Cardano’s Bitcoin Battle: Can ADA Shatter Resistance and Soar to New All-Time Highs?
Cardano faces its toughest test yet against Bitcoin's dominance—will this be the breakout moment or another consolidation phase?
The ADA/BTC Struggle
Cardano's price action against Bitcoin has traders on edge. While the broader crypto market shows signs of recovery, ADA continues wrestling with key resistance levels that could determine its medium-term trajectory. The pattern resembles previous accumulation phases before major moves—but this time, the stakes are higher with institutional money flowing into digital assets.
Technical Breakdown
Critical support zones have held through multiple tests, suggesting strong buyer interest at current levels. However, overhead resistance remains formidable, creating a compression pattern that typically precedes significant volatility. Trading volume patterns indicate both accumulation and distribution activity—leaving the directional bias uncertain until a clear breakout occurs.
Market Psychology
The 'will it or won't it' narrative around new all-time highs creates perfect conditions for emotional trading. Retail investors chase momentum while whales manipulate liquidity—classic crypto theater where fundamentals often take a backseat to pure speculation. Meanwhile, the development team keeps building while traders keep gambling on price action.
Breaking the psychological barrier requires more than technical alignment—it needs a catalyst that convinces both retail and institutional players that Cardano's ecosystem growth justifies higher valuations. Until then, we're stuck watching paint dry while pretending this sideways action is 'consolidation before the big move.' Because in crypto, calling consolidation 'accumulation' makes waiting for something to happen feel like a strategy rather than what it often is—boredom between hype cycles.
(Source – Tradingview, ADAUSD)
The monthly chart looks promising with the last candle keeping the body above MA50. Still half a month left before it closes – good to keep an eye on. Another key level seems to be $1.13 – previous support and current resistance. Once this level is taken, then previous ATH, at $3 becomes the next target.
(Source – Tradingview, ADABTC)
A chart to consider when it comes to alt season is ADA against BTC. 2018 and 2021 are a good example why. cardano price should see a similar move soon for its holders to be happy. Currently sitting at range lows, it makes sense that it can run to the top of the range again in a month or two.
(Source – Tradingview, ADAUSD)
Next, we will look and analyse the Daily chart. There isn’t very much going on on this timeframe, except ranging for almost 1 year and the long wick down from last week’s liquidation cascade. cardano price is beneath all Moving averages at this point and until it goes back above, there is a chance $0.52 gets tested again.
What Is Next For ADA: Concluding Thoughts
(Source – Tradingview, ADAUSD)
Lastly, we will analyse the 4H timeframe. This long wick looks a bit ridiculous next to the small range ADA used to be in. Although the drop occurred after Cardano price fell below all MAs. Now there is a support level at $0.63 being formed. The question is will it hold and eventually regain the Moving Averages, or will it retest $0.52? It is a waiting game at this point.
Happy trading and stay SAFE out there!
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Cardano Price Struggling Against Bitcoin: Will ADA Reach a New ATH?
- ADA USD price still ranging between 0.50 and $1.
- ADA BTC pair looks bottomed and can be expected to move up soon
- Decision date for Cardano ETF – October 23rd
- Reclaim of all MAs on 4H is key in order to test $1 again
