Cardano Hits a Wall – Bulls Brace for Deeper Pullback After Failed Breakout

ADA’s latest rally smacks into stiff resistance—traders now eyeing a retreat toward $0.40 support.

Technical analysts warn of ’classic bull trap’ as Cardano struggles to hold gains. ’The 50-day moving average just rejected price like a bouncer at a bear-market party,’ quips one chart-watcher.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin maximalists are (predictably) using the pullback to dust off their ’ghost chain’ memes. Because nothing says ’healthy ecosystem’ like tribalistic gloating over normal market cycles.

Cardano Faces Pullback After Rallying 40% From April Lows

Cardano is trading at its lowest level in two weeks, following a failed attempt to reclaim higher supply zones NEAR the top of its descending channel. After gaining over 40% from its early April lows, ADA showed strong signs of a potential trend reversal. However, recent price action has stalled, and the altcoin now finds itself under renewed selling pressure as broader market uncertainty weighs on momentum.

Martinez highlighted that Cardano was recently rejected at the upper boundary of its descending channel—a technical level that has acted as resistance for months. This rejection has opened the door to a possible move lower, with downside targets at $0.63 and $0.54 if bearish pressure continues to mount. These levels coincide with previous demand zones and could serve as critical support for a potential rebound.

Despite the short-term weakness, Cardano’s longer-term setup still holds promise. The sharp recovery in April demonstrated strong interest from buyers, and if ADA can reclaim resistance near $0.75–$0.80, the rally could quickly regain traction. Until then, the market remains in a wait-and-see mode.

Meanwhile, macroeconomic tensions—from global trade disputes to uncertainty over US monetary policy—continue to drive volatility across financial markets. The entire crypto sector is currently ranging below key resistance levels, and Cardano is no exception. For now, ADA traders are watching closely to see whether the current pullback leads to deeper losses or offers a new entry point ahead of the next leg up. The next few days will be pivotal in defining the direction of Cardano’s price action.

ADA Price Analysis: Testing Crucial Demand

Cardano is currently trading at $0.6563, marking its lowest level in two weeks and signaling growing bearish momentum. After consolidating near $0.70, the price failed to reclaim the 200-day EMA at $0.7101 and remains well below the 200-day SMA at $0.7797. This rejection from both long-term moving averages reflects weak bullish conviction and confirms that ADA is still trading within a broader downtrend.

Volume has remained relatively flat during the recent dip, suggesting a lack of strong buyer support at current levels. The price structure also shows ADA struggling to establish higher lows, which raises the risk of a deeper retracement. If selling pressure continues, ADA could move toward the next key support around $0.63. A breakdown below that level could expose the market to further downside toward $0.54, aligning with the lower boundary of the descending channel identified by analysts like Ali Martinez.

To regain bullish momentum, Cardano must break back above $0.70 and hold it as support. Until that happens, the bias remains to the downside. For now, traders should closely monitor volume shifts and broader market sentiment, as ADA teeters on the edge of a potential breakdown within its long-term bearish structure.

Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView