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Cardano Holders Refuse to Sell—Here’s What This Means for ADA Prices

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In Brief

  • Cardano holds steady between $0.69 and $0.75, with investor behavior indicating rising confidence despite market consolidation.
  • On-chain data shows a 77% rise in ADA holding time, pointing to reduced short-term selling and potential for a bullish breakout.
  • Negative Network Profit/Loss and stable RSI hint at limited selling pressure, suggesting ADA may soon test resistance at $0.75.
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Cardano has traded within a tight range over the past week as the broader crypto market attempts a recovery. It has faced resistance at $0.75 and found support at $0.69.

Despite the price consolidation, on-chain data reveals a strengthening bullish bias that could pave the way for an upward breakout.

Cardano Stuck in a Range—HODLing Points to a Potential Breakout

Amid ADA’s sideways price movements over the past week, investors have increased their holding times. According to IntoTheBlock, holding time has increased by 77% during the review period.

This trend signals a preference for hodling rather than short-term selling.

ADA Coin Holding Time
ADA Coin Holding Time. Source: IntoTheBlock

An asset’s coin holding time is a metric that tracks the average duration of time its tokens are held in wallet addresses before being sold or transferred. 

As this time spikes, it signals Cardano holders are opting to hold onto their assets rather than sell. This suggests growing confidence in the asset’s long-term potential. If the trend persists, it could reduce selling pressure and cause ADA to attempt a break above the resistance at $0.75.  

Additionally, ADA’s Network Realized Profit/Loss (NPL) remains negative, meaning most Cardano holders would incur losses if they sold now. At press time, this indicator stands at -2.33 million. 

Cardano NPL.
Cardano NPL. Source: Santiment

This metric measures the total profit or loss realized by investors when they move their coins on-chain, indicating overall market sentiment. When NPL is negative, more investors are at a loss, reducing the incentive to sell.

This would help reduce selling pressure in the ADA market and increase the likelihood of a potential rebound as more investors hold onto their assets instead of realizing losses.

ADA’s Next Move: Break Above $0.75 or Drop to $0.65?

At press time, ADA trades at $0.71. The horizontal trend of its Relative Strength Index (RSI) on the daily chart confirms the coin’s sideways movements.

The RSI indicator measures an asset’s oversold and overbought market conditions. When it is flat, as with ADA,  it indicates a balance between buying and selling pressure, meaning there is no clear momentum in either direction. This suggests market consolidation, where the asset trades within a range without strong bullish or bearish dominance.

However, with the steady uptick in ADA accumulation, a break above the resistance at $0.75 could be on the horizon. If successful, ADA could rally toward $0.77.

Cardano Price Analysis
Cardano Price Analysis. Source: TradingView

On the other hand, a breakdown below the $0.69 support could trigger a decline to $0.65. 

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Abiodun Oladokun
Abiodun Oladokun is a Technical and On-Chain Analyst at BeInCrypto, where he specializes in market reports on cryptocurrencies from diverse sectors, including decentralized finance (DeFi), real-world assets (RWA), artificial intelligence (AI), decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN), Layer 2s, and meme coins. Previously, he conducted market analysis and technical assessments of various altcoins at AMBCrypto, utilizing on-chain analytics platforms like Messari, Santiment...
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