The moving averages for Cardano (ADA) are gradually reducing, even though the popular Layer-1 altcoin just rolled out a historical blockchain upgrade. Cardano (ADA) dipped further by 3.5% on Monday, now trading at $0.3788 as the search for directional momentum continues.
Midnight Sparking Cardano’s Rally? Here’s What’s At Play
According to Mr. Brownstone, Cardano’s (ADA) price has the upside potential to double up from this region. The analyst noted that the bulk of Cardano’s trading volume lies at $0.72, a yearly high the specialist says that Cardano (ADA) will dare to revisit by year-end. How would that play out?
On December 8, 2025 the Cardano Midnight chain upgrade kicked in, followed by the release of a token by the same name. The associated token skyrocketed by 507% since December 9, 2025. As Midnight (NIGHT) gains popularity, the trading volumes & DeFi usability are expected to catch up.
Stablecoin Market Thrives, But Not The Entire Ecosystem
With Midnight (NIGHT) clinching the 59th position by global market cap, a TOP 50 entrance is expected soon – Binance, Kraken, OKX & multiple other major crypto currency exchanges (CEXs) have already adopted the new Cardano-based altcoin. However, Cardano’s on-chain liquidity stats paint a contrasting picture.
Judging from DefiLlama’s real-time data, Cardano’s total value locked (TVL), standing for the overall liquidity locked inside, has plunged to $230 million, a 3.58% drop in 24 hours. Zooming out, the dip is even harder – Cardano’s TVL nearly reached $1 billion at the same time last year. On the bright side, Cardano’s (ADA) chain is becoming a powerhouse in the stablecoin market.
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Midnight is Cardano’s privacy-focused sidechain using zero-knowledge proofs; its NIGHT token launched successfully in early December 2025 with multiple major listings.
Despite initial pumps post-launch (up 10% briefly), ADA has settled around $0.38 amidst broader market pressure & limited sustained momentum.
Analysts frequently target $0.72, based on historical volume clusters, breakout patterns, and potential Midnight-driven Cardano chain adoption.
Possible with strong catalysts like increased DeFi activity or whale accumulation, but current consolidation and resistance suggest it may require a decisive breakout above $0.45–$0.50.
It sparked short-term rallies and hype (NIGHT token surged initially), but ADA remains down overall in December, trading below pre-launch highs due to profit-taking and macro factors.
