Cardano Futures Volume Explodes, Igniting Investor Optimism

Cardano (ADA) ignites the crypto market with a surge in its futures volume, reaching nearly 7 billion dollars. This bullish momentum, driven by the shadow of a potential ETF, places ADA back at the center of discussions. Towards a lasting return above 1 dollar?

Cardano Sparks Interest with a Record Peak in Futures

The numbers are clear. On August 14, the futures volume for Cardano (ADA) literally exploded, reaching $6.96 billion, according to Glassnode data. 

This exceptional level starkly contrasts with the usual average, which fluctuated between 1 and 4 billion dollars . Such a gap signals a particularly strong resurgence of speculative activity on the asset.

This sudden acceleration did not escape analysts. Ali Martinez pointed out on X (formerly Twitter) that it was “the highest volume in five months,” interpreting this peak as a potential turning point for ADA.

Technically, this surge was accompanied by a strong chart signal. ADA crossed the upper boundary of its triangular consolidation pattern, in which it had stagnated for several weeks. This breakout immediately rekindled expectations for a bullish reversal.

On August 17, the token reached a peak at $0.98, brushing the symbolic and psychological $1 threshold. Despite a slight 3% drop in the following 24 hours, the weekly gain of 12% reflects a clear resurgence of investor confidence.

A performance that clearly contrasts with ADA’s weeks of underperformance, especially against heavyweights like Ethereum or Solana.

The Decisive Battle Takes Place Between $1.00 and $1.25

The renewed optimism surrounding Cardano is no coincidence. According to Market Prophit data , investor sentiment, both institutional and retail, is clearly bullish. 

This momentum largely stems from the announcement of the filing of a Grayscale Cardano Trust in Delaware.

Although no formal spot ETF application has yet been submitted to the SEC, this initiative reignites hopes for wider institutional recognition of the ADA ecosystem. And the effect was immediate. Following these speculations, Cardano jumped more than 17% in 24 hours, outperforming bitcoin (+3.19%) and Ethereum (+2.07%).

Analyst Dan Gambardello identified the $1.00 to $1.25 zone as a critical technical threshold necessary to confirm a sustained bullish move. This corridor had previously ended several ADA rallies, making it an important psychological benchmark for crypto traders.

Coinglass data confirm this enthusiasm: the open interest on ADA futures increased by 26%, reaching $1.82 billion. Meanwhile, nearly 70% of Binance traders with open positions on ADA are betting on a continued rise, an indicator of widespread optimism, even the start of euphoria.

In sum, this positive dynamic comes after a long period of ADA underperformance against other major altcoins. The recent breakout of the triangular pattern sends an encouraging signal, but the real test lies ahead. Consolidation above the $1.00 to $1.25 zone will be decisive. In case of a sustained breakout, Cardano could aim for more ambitious targets in the coming weeks.