After holding a leading spot among the top cryptocurrencies for years, cardano (ADA) has recently been relegated to the tenth position. This shift occurred as toncoin (TON) ascended, surpassing the market capitalization of cardano.
Toncoin Overtakes Cardano in Market Cap
Over the past year, bitcoin (BTC) has increased by 148.4% and ethereum (ETH) by 93.9%, whereas cardano (ADA) has seen a more subdued growth of 56.8%. This week marked a notable change as toncoin (TON) overtook ADA, ascending to the ninth-largest market cap and nudging ADA down a notch.
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Despite this shift, ADA still maintains a lead over avalanche (AVAX), boasting a market capitalization slightly above $22 billion, compared to AVAX’s market value of $18.27 billion as of April 9, 2024. While BTC soared to unprecedented heights this year and many cryptocurrencies are hovering near their previous peaks, ADA remains 80% below its Sept. 2, 2021, zenith of $3.09 per coin.
According to intotheblock.com stats, the market indicators for ADA are deemed “bearish,” with just 54% of its holders seeing profit at its present price. In the last 24 hours, ADA experienced a trading volume of $428 million, with Binance emerging as the most bustling platform for Cardano transactions.
USDT leads as ADA’s principal trading partner, succeeded by USD, KRW, BTC, EUR, and USDC. Notably, 10.22% of all ADA exchanges are conducted in Korean won. Echoing BTC’s 5.07% premium in South Korea, ADA likewise commands a 4.74% premium over the global average in the country.
Within the realm of decentralized finance (defi), ADA’s total value locked (TVL) ranks 17th, as per defillama.com, standing at $396.31 million at the time of reporting. When it comes to the all-time sales of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), ADA-centric NFTs occupy the eighth spot among top blockchains, amassing $643.80 million in sales, according to cryptoslam.io statistics.
The future of ADA’s recovery from its comparative underperformance against other blockchain entities is yet to unfold. Similar to XRP’s trajectory in this bull market, ADA has not been the darling of traders as have been many other digital currencies. However, if history is any indicator, the realm of cryptocurrency is perennially ripe with unexpected turns.
Source: Bitcoin
