Cardano price today (ADA to USD)
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Cardano is a proof-of-stake blockchain founded by Ethereum co-founder Charles Hoskinson, launched in 2017 and known for a research-first approach. Its coin, ADA, is used for fees and staking. Full Cardano fact sheet →
What moves the Cardano price
No one sets the Cardano price. It's the last price at which buyers and sellers traded on exchanges, averaged across many markets. It moves with demand from investors and traders, news and regulation, interest rates and the wider stock market, big holders buying or selling, and leverage being wiped out in fast drops. Short-term moves are close to impossible to predict. See why crypto prices fall and how to read a crypto chart.
What the numbers mean
- Price is the latest traded price in US dollars, averaged across exchanges. The price on your exchange can differ a little, and buying usually costs more than the quoted price because of spreads and fees (see the true cost calculator).
- 24h change compares now with the price exactly 24 hours ago.
- Market cap is price × coins in circulation. It's a snapshot of size, not money invested (market cap explained).
- Volume is how much was traded in the last 24 hours across tracked exchanges.
- All-time high is the highest price ever recorded and how far today's price is from it.
Key facts
| Launched | September 2017 |
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| Created by | Charles Hoskinson (IOG), with the Cardano Foundation and EMURGO |
| How it's secured | Proof of stake (Ouroboros) |
| Maximum supply | 45 billion ADA |
| Smallest unit | 1 lovelace = 0.000001 ADA |
| Smart contracts | Since September 2021 |
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