Coinspeaker
Jan 15, 2026 upd. 23 Jan

Cardano’s Low Retail Interest Signals Potential Bullish Breakout After Inflation Drop

2 min

The recent decrease in US inflation has positively impacted the market, boosting investor confidence and leading to increased buying in major altcoins.

  • Bitcoin experienced a brief surge above $97,000 before stabilizing around $96,000.
  • Arthur Hayes, former BitMEX CEO, suggests a potential full Bitcoin bull cycle could return by 2026 following a liquidity crunch in 2025.
  • December's US headline inflation was at 2.7%, aligning with expectations, while core inflation stood slightly lower at 2.6%.
  • The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain rates between 3.50% and 3.75%, with most risks already factored into the market.

Cardano (ADA) Market Insights

  • Despite ADA's price increase, retail interest remains low; futures open interest has decreased significantly from previous highs.
  • This low leverage environment could indicate potential for upside if demand increases.
  • ADA is trading within a long-term descending channel, with a key support zone between $0.35 and $0.37.

Cardano Price Chart

Price Analysis for Cardano

  • Immediate resistance for ADA is near $0.45, with a major supply zone between $1.20 and $1.30.
  • A breakout above this range could signify a trend reversal towards a $2.50 target.
  • If ADA falls below $0.38, the $0.35 support level becomes crucial; breaking it may lead to further declines.

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