ADA Token Falls 8.8% Weekly as Co-Founder Predicts 100x-1000x Gains, Analysts Target $0.80-$1.00

Cardano’s ADA token, currently trading near $0.79, has faced a 8.8% weekly decline following a brief surge to $0.90 in July 2025. Despite this pullback, long-term optimism persists within the community, driven by expectations of broader adoption and technological advancements. The token remains significantly below its 2021 all-time high of $3.09, raising questions about its potential to reclaim or surpass that level in the coming year [1].

Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Cardano, has drawn attention with ambitious forecasts suggesting ADA could achieve a 100x to 1000x increase in value, far outpacing Bitcoin’s anticipated 10x growth. His rationale centers on Cardano’s relatively smaller market capitalization of approximately $28 billion, which he argues offers greater room for expansion compared to Bitcoin’s dominant position [1]. A 1000x surge would theoretically push ADA to $790, though such a scenario is widely considered highly speculative. More achievable targets, such as a 10x to 20x return (placing ADA between $8 and $16), remain contingent on mass adoption and institutional investment inflows [1].

Recent developments, including the Hydra scaling solution and growing engagement in decentralized finance (DeFi) and governance platforms, are cited as steps toward building ADA’s utility. However, critics note that Cardano still lags behind competitors like Ethereum and Solana in real-world usage and ecosystem maturity [1]. Technically, ADA has shown resilience since rebounding from a June low of $0.40. Analysts highlight key price levels: consolidation above $0.80 could set the stage for a test of $1.00, with $1.50–$2.00 seen as a realistic 2025 target if resistance is breached. A sustained drop below $0.75, however, risks a decline toward $0.60 [1].

While Hoskinson’s projections remain controversial, ADA’s low price relative to its historical peak and a well-defined roadmap position it as a top altcoin candidate for long-term gains. Institutional and retail investors alike are drawn to its potential, provided Cardano executes on its development plans and maintains favorable market conditions. A 10x return—placing ADA near $8—aligns with community optimism but would require significant progress in adoption and network activity [1].

Source: [1] ADA Price Prediction for 2025 (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6888d60b9f4cdb0e82758f75/)