Cardano (ADA) Price, Market Cap & Guide 2026

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Cardano: investor sentiment & ecosystem

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Information about Cardano

NameCardano
SymbolADA
Price$0.24038
Market capitalization$8,845,358,299
24h volume$895,389,708
Circulating supply36,797,328,639
Total supply44,994,752,909
Max supply45,000,000,000
Market pairs1,743
1h change1.17%
24h change-5.00%
7d change-5.61%
CoinMarketCap rank#14

Last updated: October 9, 2026

Cardano — links & social accounts

Official links

Homepagecardano.org/↗ Whitepaperdocs.cardano.org/introduction↗ Official forumforum.cardano.org/↗ Explorercardanoscan.io/↗ Explorercardanoexplorer.com/↗

Social & repositories

𝕏Twitter / X@Cardano_CF↗ r/Redditwww.reddit.com/r/cardano↗ { }GitHubgithub.com/input-output-hk/cardano-sl↗ { }GitHubgithub.com/input-output-hk/js-cardano-wasm↗

Cardano — frequently asked questions

What is Cardano (ADA)?

Cardano is a blockchain platform built on academic research that enables smart contracts and decentralized applications while using significantly less energy than traditional cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. What sets Cardano apart is its methodical, research-driven approach — every major feature is peer-reviewed by scientists and cryptographers…

What is the current price of Cardano?

As of October 9, 2026, Cardano trades at $0.24038, with a 24-hour change of -5.00%.

Where can I buy Cardano?

Cardano can be bought on major cryptocurrency exchanges. Compare fees and security in our exchange reviews before buying.

This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. Cryptocurrencies are volatile and high-risk — always do your own research (DYOR) and never invest more than you can afford to lose.