Cardano (ADA) has reclaimed major ground in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, with total value locked (TVL) soaring by 28.7% in Q3 2025, the highest level since early 2022.<\/p>\n
Related Reading: Is The Dogecoin Bottom In? Analyst Explains What Matters Now<\/a><\/p>\n According to Messari\u2019s latest State of Cardano report, the network\u2019s DeFi growth and robust treasury expansion have pushed ADA\u2019s market capitalization up 42.5% to $29.5 billion, marking a strong rebound for the ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n Key protocols like Liqwid and Minswap<\/a> drove much of Cardano\u2019s DeFi momentum, with Liqwid\u2019s TVL jumping 50.8% to $101.6 million, while Minswap dominated 74.7% of DEX volume. Cardano\u2019s treasury balance also climbed to $1.3 billion, showing renewed developer confidence and ecosystem resilience.<\/p>\n Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson praised the community\u2019s growing commitment to decentralization, emphasizing that ADA\u2019s ecosystem could expand into \u201cseven or eight digits\u201d in DeFi value if users continue adopting native protocols.<\/p>\n Despite recent market instability that dragged ADA below $0.6, whale activity has surged dramatically. On-chain data from Santiment shows that between November 7 and 10, large holders accumulated 348 million ADA, worth over $204 million, representing nearly 0.94% of the total supply.<\/p>\n This buying spree has coincided with a modest 21% rebound in ADA\u2019s price<\/a> from its $0.49 low earlier this month, as investors anticipate a potential breakout above $0.6. Analysts highlight a bullish \u201cPower of Three\u201d pattern forming, which could pave the way for a rally toward $0.73, and possibly higher in the next bullish phase.<\/p>\n However, despite whale accumulation, overall network activity has softened slightly, with daily active addresses declining. This divergence suggests that while retail users are cautious, institutional and high-net-worth investors are positioning for long-term gains.<\/p>\n Cardano Aligns with ISO 20022 and Expands Roadmap<\/strong><\/p>\n Cardano\u2019s inclusion among digital assets aligned with the ISO 20022 global financial messaging standard has further strengthened its institutional narrative. Charles Hoskinson reaffirmed ADA\u2019s full support for the framework, placing it alongside assets like XRP and XLM in global payment interoperability.<\/p>\n In parallel, Cardano achieved full community-led governance in September 2025 and continues to roll out upgrades, such as Halo2-Plutus<\/a>, which enhance privacy and scalability.<\/p>\nCore Protocols and Treasury Expansion Fuel Cardano\u2019s Momentum<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Whales Accumulate 348 Million ADA as Price Eyes Recovery<\/strong><\/h2>\n