Cardano (public blockchain) Whales (large holders) and Sharks (mid-sized) Add 819 Million ADA, Santiment (crypto analytics firm) Says

According to Santiment, large ADA holders accumulated over $213 million in tokens despite a steep price drop, reflecting continued confidence in Cardano’s long-term prospects.

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Summary

Santiment data indicates that wallets holding between 100,000 and 100 million ADA added 819 million tokens—worth about $213.9 million—over the past six months. The accumulation represents roughly 1.6% of Cardano’s circulating supply and occurred despite ADA’s price falling 71% from $0.90 to $0.26 since October 2025. This sustained buying by whales and mid-sized sharks during the downturn may signal longer-term confidence and strategic position averaging.

Terms & Concepts
  • Whales: Large crypto holders controlling significant amounts of a token, potentially influencing market liquidity and price.
  • ADA (Cardano’s native token): The cryptocurrency used on the Cardano blockchain for transactions and network participation.
  • On-chain analytics: Blockchain data analysis used to track wallet balances, flows, and investor behavior.