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<h2 id="b-tldr-b">TLDR:</h2><ul><li>Cardano active addresses have spiked for the second time this month as ADA trades near 2020 lows.</li><li>A Cardano-based wallet protocol was exploited for nearly 129 million ADA, worth roughly $20 million.&nbsp;</li><li>Charles Hoskinson’s warnings and governance disputes have fueled FUD while boosting social dominance.</li><li>Analysts flag a TD Sequential buy signal but warn a bull trap may form near the $0.160–$0.176 range.</li></ul>Cardano active addresses have spiked sharply even as ADA trades near its lowest price since December 2020. On-chain activity is rising for the second time this month alongside social dominance. The combination of extreme price pressure and growing community debate has pulled Cardano back into the spotlight. Traders and analysts are now watching closely for what comes next.<h2 id="b-on-chain-activity-rises-amid-price-decline-b">On-Chain Activity Rises Amid Price Decline</h2>Santiment data shows <a href="https://blockonomi.com/cardano-enters-make-or-break-phase-as-ada-activity-surges/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Cardano active addresses</a> and social dominance have both surged simultaneously. This pattern has appeared twice before this month, each time preceding a mild relief rally. The current setup mirrors those earlier instances closely, according to the charting data shared by Santiment Intelligence on X.<div class="embed-x"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/270d.png" alt="✍" class="wp-smiley"> TL;DR: Cardano active addresses and discussions spike as price hits lowest level since 2020 <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4ca.png" alt="📊" class="wp-smiley"> Metrics used: Active Addresses, Social Dominance <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f517.png" alt="🔗" class="wp-smiley"> Link to chart: <a href="https://t.co/mKqwZuqsxV" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/mKqwZuqsxV</a><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f525.png" alt="🔥" class="wp-smiley"> Cardano has suddenly become one of crypto’s biggest conversation pieces as on-chain… <a href="https://t.co/2Sg7l6zANH" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/2Sg7l6zANH</a>— Santiment Intelligence (@SantimentData) <a href="https://x.com/SantimentData/status/2070206498064552403?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">June 25, 2026</a></blockquote></div>Much of the attention stems from statements made by Charles Hoskinson, Cardano’s founder. He recently warned that more Cardano-based projects could fail in the current environment. He also announced a step back from public involvement, which added to broader community uncertainty.Governance disputes over treasury funding have further divided the <a href="https://parameter.io/cardano-ada-rebounds-12-from-six-year-bottom-ahead-of-major-leios-testnet-rollout/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Cardano ecosystem</a>. These disagreements have fueled bearish sentiment across social platforms. However, they have also driven increased conversation and engagement around ADA at a critical price level.Despite the FUD, the spike in daily active addresses points to heightened user engagement. Historically, such setups have preceded short-term price recoveries. Santiment noted that the two previous occurrences of this pattern resulted in at least a mild upward move.<h2 id="b-analysts-flag-bull-trap-risk-after-security-breach-b">Analysts Flag Bull Trap Risk After Security Breach</h2>A<a href="https://moneycheck.com/charles-hoskinson-clarifies-cardano-security-after-secondfi-wallet-compromise/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> security breach</a> affecting a Cardano-based wallet protocol has added further pressure on ADA. The exploit drained nearly 129 million ADA, valued at roughly $20 million at current prices. This incident came at a particularly vulnerable moment for the broader Cardano ecosystem.Despite that, Ali Charts flagged a TD Sequential buy signal on ADA’s daily chart. This technical signal typically points toward a near-term price bounce. However, the analyst cautioned that the wider market structure does not support a sustained recovery at this time.<div class="embed-x"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">CARDANO: BULL TRAP?Despite the recent security breach of a Cardano-based wallet protocol resulting in the exploit of nearly 129 million <a href="https://x.com/search?q=%24ADA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$ADA</a> (worth roughly $20 million), the daily chart has flashed a TD Sequential buy signal.While this indicator signals a near-term bounce,… <a href="https://t.co/Uxt4ZsERbn" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/Uxt4ZsERbn</a><a href="https://t.co/d7a9inL3eQ" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/d7a9inL3eQ</a>— Ali Charts (@alicharts) <a href="https://x.com/alicharts/status/2070073961816191298?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">June 25, 2026</a></blockquote></div>Any relief rally is expected to meet resistance between $0.160 and $0.176. Ali Charts noted that a failure to break above that range could trap buyers and push <a href="https://coincentral.com/cardano-ada-price-prediction-where-will-ada-be-in-5-years/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ADA</a> toward new lows. The $0.176 level is the key level traders should watch for signs of rejection.The convergence of a buy signal with ongoing negative headlines creates a mixed picture for ADA. Traders are advised to proceed with caution in this environment. The combination of a security breach, governance tension, and Hoskinson’s withdrawal creates significant headwinds for any recovery attempt.The post <a href="https://blockonomi.com/cardano-active-addresses-surge-as-ada-hits-lowest-price-since-2020/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Cardano Active Addresses Surge as ADA Hits Lowest Price Since 2020</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blockonomi.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Blockonomi</a>.

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