The total amount of ADA coins accumulated by major investors has been revealed., 2026/02/25 16:22:50

Major holders of the Cardano cryptocurrency, possessing between 100,000 and 100 million ADA, have increased their reserves by 819.14 million coins over the past six months, amounting to $213.9 million. This represents 1.6% of the total ADA supply.

In August of the previous year, the total assets held by large ADA holders, referred to as whales, were valued at $24.54 billion, which has now risen to $25.35 billion. This indicates that whales currently control 68.44% of the total circulating tokens, compared to 66.84% six months ago, as noted by analysts at Santiment.

The recent acquisitions of the altcoin occur amidst a 71% decline in the ADA price over the past six months—from $0.90 to $0.26. In the last three months, the Cardano cryptocurrency has decreased by 20%, and its current market capitalization stands at $9.98 billion. This has not deterred the bullish sentiment among major holders of the coin; they perceive the drop in the altcoin’s value as a favorable buying opportunity, according to Santiment experts.

The purchases of coins reflect the whales’ confidence in the long-term growth potential of Cardano and the temporary nature of the price decline. Such behavior is characteristic of seasoned market participants who actively acquire crypto assets during downturns when weaker players exit the market. This could signal a positive outlook for ADA, as large holders are optimistic about the coin’s recovery and improved market conditions, analysts believe.

Previously, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson promised that the Midnight sidechain, designed to enhance the privacy of its blockchain, would expand the Cardano ecosystem tenfold, while the Leios and Hydra updates would reduce transaction fees and increase network throughput. Recently, Bits.media published its forecast for Cardano’s prospects in 2026.