Cardano Price History (ADA)
Current price: $0.169673 · 5-year history · Updated: 7/31/2026
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Price Chart (5 Years)
Year-by-Year Performance
| Year | Open | Close | High | Low | Year ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.267225 | $0.169581 | $0.291241 | $0.141801 | -36.54% |
Year-by-Year Analysis
Cardano in 2026
2026 was a year of drawdown for Cardano. Price opened at $0.267225 and closed at $0.169581 — an annual return of -36.54%. Within the year, prices ranged between $0.141801 and $0.291241 — a 105% range.
Cardano in Market Context
Market Position
Cardano (ADA) ranks #18, placing it within the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market cap, with a current market cap of $6.34 B. As a Layer-1 blockchain, Cardano competes with other base-layer networks for developer adoption, liquidity, and institutional capital.
Recent Price Action
At $0.1697 (only 5% of the ATH of $3.09), Cardano is in a deep correction — drawdowns of this magnitude have historically offered attractive re-entry zones depending on fundamentals. Over the last 7 days, Cardano has moved sideways at +0.60%; over 30 days it has gained +17.9%.
Valuation Signals
A Value Score of 66.2/100 places Cardano in the "Undervalued" zone, indicating a discount versus realized market cap and network activity. MVRV at 95/100 suggests a favorable valuation relative to realized cap. The NVT ratio (75/100) shows healthy network activity relative to market cap.
Risk Profile
Layer-1-specific risks: network adoption must scale or valuation stagnates. Validator concentration and consensus security are primary technical risks. Strong tokenomics (70/100): bounded emission, decentralized distribution, and no activation cliffs on the horizon.
Cycle Insights
- Biggest rally: From ATL ($0.141801) to ATH ($0.291241), Cardano gained 105% — typical for bull market tops.
- Current state: Cardano currently trades at 58.3% of its ATH and 20% above its ATL.
- Volatility: Price range between ATH and ATL is 2.1x — crypto-typical high volatility that makes DCA strategies (vs lump-sum) attractive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cardano all-time high?
Cardano's all-time high in our historical data is $0.291241 on 3/17/2026. Currently Cardano trades at $0.169673 — below the ATH (58.3% of peak). Data covers the past 5 years.
What is the Cardano all-time low?
Cardano's lowest price in the past 5 years was $0.141801 on 6/28/2026. From ATL to today, the price moved 20%.
How has Cardano performed in recent years?
Annual returns: 2026: -36.54%. Across all 1 years in our data: -36.51% total return from first data point.
Where does the historical price data come from?
All price data is sourced from CoinGecko — one of the largest and most reputable crypto data providers. We store daily closing prices for the past 5 years. Data refreshes daily (24h ISR cache).