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Cardano Large Transactions and Open Interest Surge Alongside ADA Price Recovery
On-chain data indicates a revival in Cardano whale transactions and derivative open interest following a 42% climb in ADA's valuation.
Cardano recorded a 42% rise in market capitalization from September 16 to early October, with ADA advancing from roughly $0.19 to $0.27. According to on-chain analytics firm Santiment Intelligence, this upward price movement coincided with 413 transactions valued at $100,000 or higher within a single 24-hour period, marking the highest single-day count for large transfers on the network since June 4.
The price recovery also spurred broader engagement metrics, lifting ADA's social dominance to 1.16%, its highest reading of 2026. Network developments contributed to the renewed visibility, including the mainnet launch of RealFi on October 1, alongside anticipation surrounding the Leios upgrade, Fireblocks support, and additional institutional integration initiatives.
Derivatives data challenged the notion that the rally was purely a short squeeze driven by falling positioning. Santiment reported that while ADA gained roughly 10% between October 3 and October 5, open interest surged approximately 25% over the same two days to reach $304 million, its highest daily close since at least early April.
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