Cardano Price Forecast Sees 52% Rally to $1.20 on Technical Breakout

Analysts have recently highlighted a potential 52% price surge for Cardano (ADA), suggesting a return to $1.20 within a short timeframe [1]. This projection is underpinned by technical patterns observed in ADA’s price chart, including a recurring falling wedge formation, which has historically signaled strong upward breakouts. The setup mirrors previous bullish cycles and indicates a growing likelihood of another significant price rally.

Crypto analyst Javon Marks outlined the technical case in an August 8 report on X, showing how ADA has been consolidating within a defined wedge pattern since early 2025. The cryptocurrency initially broke out above the wedge’s upper boundary before retracing and entering a consolidation phase, a pattern that has preceded major rallies in the past. Marks forecasts that a successful breakout from the current wedge could push ADA’s price to levels not seen in over a year, with a target of $1.20 or higher [1].

The analyst also notes that such a rally could act as a catalyst for a broader bullish trend, potentially pushing ADA toward the $2.90 level. Achieving this target would require a 261% increase from current levels, signaling a dramatic shift in market sentiment and investor confidence [1].

Beyond technical signals, Cardano’s community sentiment is at a record high. ADA ranks second in the crypto market for bullish investor sentiment, reflecting growing optimism about the project’s long-term potential. This enthusiasm is driven by ongoing network upgrades, including the Alonzo hard fork, which enabled smart contract functionality and expanded ADA’s utility as a platform for decentralized applications (dApps) and blockchain-based solutions [1]. With further milestones on the project’s roadmap, the platform is expected to attract increased adoption and usage, potentially enhancing the token’s value.

Recent market performance also shows signs of momentum. Over the past month, ADA has risen by nearly 30%, and by over 11% in the past week. However, daily trading volume has declined by approximately 31%, introducing some uncertainty into the market’s ability to sustain this upward trend [1].

ADA is currently trading at $0.80 on the 1D chart, with key resistance levels above $0.75 seen as critical for confirming the bullish breakout. Technical indicators such as the relative strength index (RSI) and moving average convergence divergence (MACD) also suggest a potential reversal to the upside, supporting the case for a near-term rally [1].

The projected 52% rally to $1.20 is a forecast based on current technical conditions and broader market optimism. While Cardano continues to advance its development goals and benefit from increasing institutional interest in digital assets, actual price movements will depend on a range of external factors, including macroeconomic conditions and regulatory developments [2].

Source:

[1] Cardano Price Prediction: Why A 52% Rally To $1.20 Could Happen Soon

(https://www.newsbtc.com/news/cardano/cardano-price-prediction/)

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(https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-8-1026316-20250809)