Cardano Whales Trigger Massive Accumulation Frenzy as ADA Surges 15%

Cardano's deep-pocketed investors just went on a buying spree that's shaking up the crypto markets. While retail traders were watching the price action, whales were busy stacking ADA at an alarming rate.

The Accumulation Game

Massive wallets—those holding millions of ADA tokens—suddenly decided the dip was over. They scooped up holdings while everyone else was still reading last week's fear-mongering headlines. The 15% price surge? Just whales moving their fins.

Market Mechanics in Motion

This isn't random retail FOMO. This is calculated accumulation from players who actually move markets. They're betting on Cardano's infrastructure upgrades while traditional finance still can't figure out how to custody the stuff properly.

When whales feed this aggressively, they're not just betting on short-term pumps—they're positioning for structural shifts. Meanwhile, your average financial advisor still thinks ADA is a new vitamin supplement.

Several crypto analysts have outlined bullish trajectories for ADA. However, it needs to overcome certain resistance levels before it is able to unlock future gains. AltGem Hunter, for instance, predicted a surge beyond $2.68 and $5 and even up to $10 if ADA managed to turn the $1.16 level into support.

$ADA looks set for $10

Flip $1.16 into support and the path is clear:
$1.16 → $2.68 → $5 → $10

Institutions are watching closely. The next few months could be life-changing. pic.twitter.com/tmBjcKaWon

— AltGem Hunter(@AltGemHunter) August 22, 2025

Crypto Analyst also posted a bullish prediction for the asset’s price, indicating that it could go as high as $2 soon.