ADA’s Challenging October: Market Sell-Offs Contrasted with Institutional Optimism
- Cardano (ADA) faces heightened selling pressure in October 2025, with $1.2B in 24-hour liquidations and a 15.7% price drop to $0.8538. - Institutional buyers like Tokyo-based Metaplanet ($623M ADA purchase) contrast retail traders’ margin calls, signaling long-term asset confidence. - Analysts highlight divergent market signals: bullish governance upgrades vs. bearish Bitcoin trends and ADA’s stalled $1 support level. - Privacy-focused Midnight sidechain activation in November 2025 could attract liquidit
Cardano (ADA) is approaching a pivotal point in October 2025 as the market landscape evolves, marked by sharp price swings and notable liquidation spikes. According to recent figures from CoinGlass and gate.com,
Looking at ADA’s price history for 2025, the asset has shown varied results. August 2025 brought a 22.65% increase, while February saw a steep -55.30% drop, illustrating ADA’s vulnerability to market trends. The latest 24-hour decline of 10.14%, mainly due to a wave of long liquidations, has reduced ADA’s market value to under $30.58 billion, causing it to temporarily lose its spot as the eighth-largest cryptocurrency. Nevertheless, institutional investors continue to provide support. In September, Tokyo-based Metaplanet acquired $623 million worth of ADA, as part of its $2.91 billion
Gate.com’s liquidation heatmap for ADA reveals red areas that signal short liquidations, which often precede price recoveries. A recent surge in short liquidations—$1,600 out of a $118,640 total within one hour—points to the possibility of a short squeeze. Despite technical advancements like the Hydra layer-2 scaling solution and $96 million allocated for infrastructure, ADA’s inability to maintain a price above $1 has raised doubts about its scalability and adoption pace.
Experts remain split on ADA’s short-term outlook. Optimists focus on upcoming governance changes, such as the move to a fully elected Constitutional Committee, which could enhance community participation. On the other hand, bearish signals include a rising wedge pattern on Bitcoin’s weekly chart, which may indicate a prolonged downturn that could negatively impact altcoins like ADA. Crypto analyst Ted Pillows cautions that if Bitcoin’s $106,000–$108,000 support range fails, it could lead to further declines before any significant rebound.
Institutional and retail investors are showing different behaviors. While individual traders are facing margin calls, companies like Metaplanet are steadily increasing their ADA holdings, suggesting a belief in its long-term value. This contrast highlights the divide between speculative trading and strategic investment in the market. The launch of Cardano’s privacy-oriented Midnight sidechain in November 2025 could draw in new capital, though regulatory concerns over privacy features remain a potential challenge.
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[2] Cardano (ADA) Price in US Dollar (USD) History for 2025
[3] Real-Time Cardano (ADA) Liquidation Data - gate.com
[4] Latest Cardano (ADA) News Update - CoinMarketCap
[5] Crypto Market Liquidation Shoots $1.7B amid Bitcoin and Altcoins Crash
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[7] Bitcoin Selloff Triggers $1.70B in Liquidations
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[9] Crypto crash: Why are Bitcoin and altcoins like …
[10] Cardano Faces Shocking 7,315% Liquidation Ratio Imbalance…
[11] Analyzing the $1.2B Crypto Liquidation:
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