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Nov 12, 2025
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Cardano DeFi TVL Reaches 3-Year Peak Amid Whale Accumulation of 348M ADA

Cardano (ADA) DeFi Growth in Q3 2025

  • Cardano's total value locked (TVL) increased by 28.7% in Q3 2025, reaching the highest levels since early 2022.
  • Market capitalization rose by 42.5% to $29.5 billion, indicating a strong ecosystem rebound.

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Key Protocols and Treasury Expansion

  • Liqwid’s TVL grew by 50.8% to $101.6 million; Minswap held 74.7% of DEX volume.
  • Treasury balance reached $1.3 billion, reflecting developer confidence.

Whale Accumulation and Price Recovery

  • Whales accumulated 348 million ADA, valued at over $204 million, between November 7 and 10.
  • ADA’s price rebounded by 21% from a low of $0.49, with potential for further increases.
  • Despite whale activity, overall network activity saw a decline in daily active addresses.

Cardano Aligns with ISO 20022

  • Cardano aligns with the ISO 20022 financial messaging standard, enhancing its institutional appeal.
  • Community-led governance and upgrades like Halo2-Plutus aim to improve privacy and scalability.

Future Roadmap

  • The roadmap emphasizes expanding DeFi liquidity, stablecoin adoption, and tokenizing real-world assets.

For additional details, visit the Cardano page.