$1,260,000,000 Locked in Cardano Open Interest, But There's a Catch

Over the last 24 hours, Cardano (ADA) has experienced a price increase, reaching an intraday peak of $0.7542. The development has sparked the interest of investors, who have committed $1.26 billion worth of ADA to the futures market.

Cardano records bullish setup

CoinGlass data reveals that this corresponds to about 1,680,000,000 ADA that have been committed by investors in the ecosystem. It is a development that hints at potential upward price movement toward the psychological $1 level.

Within the last 72 hours, Bitcoin hit a new all-time high (ATH) of $123,091, a move that positively impacted other altcoins. Many anticipate that Cardano may ride on the broader sentiment to reach the $1 level.

As of press time, Cardano is trading at $0.7516, representing a 2.17% increase over the last 24 hours. The price increase comes as ADA has been able to break out above the $0.74 resistance and looks to find stability above that level.

Additionally, the recent Emurgo Cardano Card launch has boosted network activity, with the number of active addresses surging. These factors are supporting the upward price movement of ADA.

Cardano’s volume dip raises questions about investors

The uptick in price and increasing dominance, along with open interest, might now act as a catalyst for ADA to reclaim the $1 price level, a spot from which it has slipped since March 2025.

However, Cardano charts show a major bearish trend, with investors being reluctant to actively engage with the asset, as reflected in the current volume. Notably, trading volume is in the red zone, down by 15.8% to $1.24 billion, which suggests that market participants remain cautious.

They might be watching to see if the asset can find lasting stability above the $0.74 resistance, particularly if it faces rejection at the $0.76 resistance.

If traders in the ecosystem overcome their reluctance and actively trade the coin, it could push Cardano to reclaim the price level not seen since March 2025. Despite the odds, its technical indicators favor an upward trajectory.