At the time of writing (August 2026), Cardano has risen 20% in only a week, while other cryptocurrencies have remained relatively stagnant.
In this article, we look at what could be some of the reasons for the rise, and what entrepreneurs must know about it.
Here goes…
Why Has ADA Risen So Quickly?
So, after a devastating year, Cardano is back in the spotlight again,
At the start of 2026, Cardano (ADA) was sitting at around $0.90 and fell to lows of $0.16.That’s a drop in excess of 80%.
It should be noted that all cryptocurrencies have seen dramatic falls from grace during this period, including Bitcoin and Ethereum.
However, some would argue that Cardano has been severely oversold during this period, compared to year-to-date falls of 26% for Bitcoin and 36% for Ethereum, for example.
One reason for the surge in price is that large investors commonly called “whales” are buying ADA in large quantities.
Some reports indicate that Cardano whales have accumulated in excess of 25.6 billion ADA while smaller investors have reduced their holdings.
Another factor is that the broader cryptocurrency market appears to be stabilising, maybe even recovering.
When major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin stabilise or recover, investors often look to move into large, established alternative cryptocurrency coins (altcoins) like Cardano.
Another key factor that could contribute to Cardano’s sudden rise is that Cardano continues to develop.
While Cardano is sometimes criticised for slow development practises, it cannot be denied that Cardano represents one of the most reliable blockchains in the industry.
Slow development does not grab headlines, but what it does do is build trust over time. This is especially important for institutional adoption.
Cardano also boasts an ecosystem of developers and projects who are consistently developing and improving even during downturns in the general cryptocurrency market.
What Makes Cardano Different?
One of Cardano’s biggest selling points is that it is fundamentally research-driven.
This means that new features are thoroughly researched with an emphasis on peer review, so protocols are introduced carefully.
Another important feature is Cardano’s ‘proof of stake’ model. Unlike Bitcoin, which utilises proof of work, where digital ‘miners’ use power-hungry computers to secure the Bitcoin network for Bitcoin rewards.
Cardano uses a much less power-hungry model, whereby the amount of ADA held via stake pools secures the network via staking and staking rewards.
As described earlier, Cardano also has a burgeoning ecosystem of native token projects, who are continuously developing even in downturns, not just meme coins.
Read more about Cardano staking here:
Read more about Bitcoin, Ethereum and Cardano in this article:
What Entrepreneurs Must Know
The large rise in Cardano is impressive and is a reminder that Cardano can and has jumped in price significantly over short periods of time.
For example, in 2021 ADA rose from $0.18 to $1.38, an annual gain of 621%.
Cardano (ADA) has also seen a single-day gain in Nov 2017 of over 130%.
However, entrepreneurs should also understand that while this recent gain of 20% is impressive, overall Cardano is still down over 80% and there is no guarantee that this rally will continue.
While Cardano has shown substantial swings to the upside, it has also seen extreme volatility.
The rise does, however prove that Cardano, despite its recent troubles, is far from down and out. While smaller retail investors sit on the sidelines, large investors appear to be piling in regardless of the bear market.
This could be an early indicator that something big may be brewing for Cardano. It appears that Cardano is back on the crypto industry radar.
As always, entrepreneurs should be careful not to go ‘all in’ on any cryptocurrency regardless of its merits.
While the price of ADA is relatively low compared to its all-time highs of over $3.00 last seen in Sept 2021, smaller investors should consider buying small amounts on a regular basis (Dollar Cost Averaging) to capitalise on any possible future upside.
Entrepreneurs should also consider looking at the many native token projects on Cardano, since if Cardano does make a sustained comeback, many of these ecosystem projects are likely to make even higher percentage returns in a bullish environment.
Final Thoughts
The recent 20% rise in Cardano (ADA) certainly proves that Cardano is alive and not dead.
Its recent woes have also been reflected in the crypto industry as a whole, where Bitcoin and Ethereum have also seen large falls.
However, it cannot be denied that Cardano has seen significant drops of over 80% in 2026.
While this latest increase of 20% does show there is still life left in Cardano, it is too early to tell if this rise will continue, and if Cardano will make a recovery to previous all-time highs of $3.00.
Entrepreneurs should note that it is not unknown for Cardano to make significant swings to the upside in a short period of time, with single-day gains of over 130%. But with that potential does come extreme volatility.
It should also be noted that Cardano’s developing ecosystem of native token projects also provides potential opportunity for savvy entrepreneurs to make even higher percentage gains, should the general crypto market make a recovery.
As always, entrepreneurs should be careful not to go ‘all in’ on any investment. While Cardano has seen large gains in the past, it has also seen dramatic drops to the downside.
Entrepreneurs should consider Dollar Cost Averaging to reduce exposure to possible price volatility.
Good luck!
Pop Up World Token (PUW) on Cardano:
***Disclaimer: This article is not financial advice and is given for informational and entertainment purposes only. Readers should conduct their own research and not invest more than they can afford to lose. Crypto is extremely volatile, and as such can drop in value considerably without notice. Pop Up World has a global presence and is not specifically targeting any jurisdiction with its content. Any crypto references are not intended for UK businesses or consumers. You should always seek legal advice to understand if the use or investment in crypto is allowed in your jurisdiction.
Get the token on Cardano Decentralised Exchanges (DeXs), MuesliSwap, SundeSwap, Wingriders and Minswap. Or click the link here:
Pop Up World YouTube Reviews:
Review. Malik Atif – Hindi -Urdu
Review. Inside Crypto – Hindi – Urdu
Review. Convincing Crypto – English
The Pop Up World Token is designed specifically for entrepreneurs, to store value and to utilise on our platform Pop Up World. Join the revolution in financial freedom today.
Thanks!
Pop Up World – Merchandise – Click here.
***Disclaimer: This article is not financial advice and is given for informational and entertainment purposes only. Readers should conduct their own research and not invest more than they can afford to lose. Crypto is extremely volatile, and as such can drop in value considerably without notice. Pop Up World has a global presence and is not specifically targeting any jurisdiction with its content. Any crypto references are not intended for UK businesses or consumers. You should always seek legal advice to understand if the use or investment in crypto is allowed in your jurisdiction.
It starts with an idea. Pop Up World is a platform that helps start-ups and small businesses reach for the stars. No matter what size you are. Use our start-up guide Business Zero to Superhero, Design your Logo. Connect with investors via our Investor Connector. You can start a Website and Domain name. You can Search for and promote your Premises. You can promote your idea for free on our Pop Up World Ads site, you can even form a Limited Company You can also join us on our journey via the Pop Up World Token (PUW).
Pop Up World Blog 