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Cardano Price News: Hoskinson Says Bitcoin’s “Frozen” Governance Is Its Biggest Vulnerability

ADA price is not having a great few days, like most other altcoins this week. The token dipped 2% today and is now trading just slightly above $0.16. The broader crypto market is down, with B

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Cardano Price News: Hoskinson Says Bitcoin’s “Frozen” Governance Is Its Biggest Vulnerability
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ADA price is not having a great few days, like most other altcoins this week. The token dipped 2% today and is now trading just slightly above $0.16. The broader crypto market is down, with Bitcoin dipping near $64,000.

However, there are some interesting Cardano price news to cover today.

Hoskinson: Bitcoin’s “Frozen” Governance Is Its Greatest Vulnerability

Charles Hoskinson argued that Bitcoin’s “frozen in time” governance, not quantum computing itself, is its greatest vulnerability. He contrasted this with Cardano’s on-chain voting system, which he claims can coordinate a timely migration to quantum-resistant cryptography.

Hoskinson also confirmed that Cardano’s upcoming upgrade aims to make the network 60 times faster.

What this means: This is neutral for ADA. It highlights Cardano’s governance model as a theoretical strength but does not translate to immediate adoption or price action. The upgrade is positive for the long-term narrative, but the market is not pricing in fundamentals right now.

More Crypto Online: ADA Stabilizing, But Not Bottoming

Analyst More Crypto Online weighed in on Cardano’s current price action. His take is worth paying attention to.

Cardano is stabilizing around $0.163 , which is the first major downside target. But stabilizing is not the same as bottoming. The price is holding, but there is no confirmation of a reversal yet.

A break above $0.20 would make the wave 4 bounce toward $0.23 and $0.314 more credible. That would be the first real signal that the low might be in.

However, as long as the ADA price stays below $0.20, the third wave could still be extending. The next major level below is $0.092.

Cardano Chart Analysis: Fibonacci Levels and Wave Structure

The attached 4‑day chart from More Crypto Online shows Cardano’s long-term wave structure.

Source: X/@moretradingonl

The 78.6% Fibonacci retracement at $0.163: Price is currently exactly on this level. That is the first major downside target. The fact that the Cardano price is holding here is constructive, but it does not confirm a bottom.

The wave structure: The chart shows a completed (A)-(B)-(C) correction, followed by a potential wave (ii) bounce. The labels indicate ADA is in a larger corrective phase, with the possibility of more downside before a sustained recovery.

Resistance levels:

  • $0.20 is the first major resistance. A break above that would open the door to $0.23 and $0.314.
  • $0.230 and $0.314 are the next resistance levels.

Downside targets:

  • $0.092 is the 100% Fibonacci extension level. If the third wave extends, that is the next major level below.

The ADA chart shows a multi-year downtrend since the 2021 peak above $3.00. The current price action is a correction within that larger structure. A break above $0.20 would be the first sign that the correction is ending.

Read also: We Asked Grok and DeepSeek AI to Predict the Price of Bitcoin and Cardano by End of August

Where Could ADA Price Go From Here?

The short-term outlook for Cardano is cautious. The price is holding support at $0.163, but stabilizing is not the same as bottoming. The wave structure likely means more downside is possible before a sustainable recovery.

Bullish scenario: If ADA breaks above $0.20 , the next targets are $0.23 and $0.314. That would be the first real signal that the low might be in. This would require a broader crypto market recovery and positive news catalysts.

Neutral scenario: ADA continues to trade between $0.16 and $0.18. Low volume. No clear direction. This is the most likely outcome for the next few days.

Bearish scenario: If ADA loses $0.163 , the next major level is $0.092. That would be a 40% drop from current levels and would signal that the third wave is still extending.

My honest take: I am not buying Cardano here. The chart is bearish. The wave structure points lower. The fundamentals are positive, but the price action is not. I want to see a break above $0.20 before considering a position. Until then, the path of least resistance is lower.

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