Cardano (ADA) Is Quietly Pulling Off a Bear Market Comeback And Retail Hasn’t Noticed

Cardano is showing strength across several metrics, from ADA's 26% weekly gain and whale buying to rising TVL and development. Cardano reached $0.195 for the first time since July 4. ADA’s price was up by almost 26% over the past week, making it one of the stronger performers in a choppy altcoin market. This rally comes amid declining wallet numbers and growing ecosystem activity, which has raised fresh questions about who is driving demand. Fresh Buying Pressure According to Santiment’s latest findings, Cardano has 7,070 fewer non-empty wallets than two months ago. This suggests the recovery has happened while some holders remain on the sidelines. Rising prices alongside falling holder numbers can indicate stronger buyers are absorbing supply, while retail confidence has not fully returned. The analytics firm found that the rebound also comes as the ecosystem remains active. This includes work on the Leios testnet, Hydra scaling, Mithril upgrades, Pyth integration, and fresh Catalyst funding. Against this backdrop, large investors have stepped in, accumulating more than 240 million ADA in just five days, according to Ali Martinez. Another market expert, JAVON MARKS, compared the t...