Cardano (ADA), along with numerous other major altcoins, has experienced a significant downturn in recent days, causing significant losses for investors. However, the downward price trajectory observed in the cryptocurrency market did not provide a reassuring signal for a possible turnaround in the near future.
As panic and uncertainty gripped the crypto space, holders of Cardano and other altcoins found themselves questioning the stability and future prospects of these digital assets.
What factors contributed to this market-wide decline and what awaits Cardano amid this turbulent period?
Bearish trend emerges as Cardano (ADA) price plummets
A recent report sheds light on the alarming bearish scenario for Cardano (ADA) on its price charts.
Currently valued at $0.248073 according to CoinGecko, ADA has experienced a significant drop of 22.2% in the past 24 hours, exacerbating the downtrend. Over the past seven days, the cryptocurrency has taken a staggering downturn, dropping 34.2%.
Source: Coingecko
A recent report highlighted the bear landscape depicted by Cardano (ADA) on its charts, specifically pointing to the current price and the break below the $0.348 mark.
This development set the stage for bears to take control of the market over longer time frames. The report highlighted the importance of this downward move as it not only signaled a shift in momentum but also presented challenges to Cardano’s price recovery.
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With the breakthrough of the crucial support level, bears gained the upper hand in dictating market dynamics, especially over longer time frames. This bearish sentiment cast a shadow over Cardano’s performance, making it increasingly difficult for the ADA token to regain lost ground and create upward momentum.
The report’s analysis underlined the implications of bears dominating the market and highlighted the obstacles Cardano could face in its price trajectory.
In an attempt to reverse the prevailing trend, the bulls made a push at the end of May and managed to peak at $0.386. However, their attempts to maintain this shift in market sentiment were futile, as they could not capitalize on this change in character.
The failure to sustain the bullish momentum has left Cardano investors and market participants on edge, grappling with concerns about the cryptocurrency’s future trajectory.
Cardano (ADA) market cap currently at $8.5 billion. Chart: TradingView.com
SEC’s security label and lawsuits amplify market jitters
Adding to the already gloomy market sentiment, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dealt a major blow to Cardano by Classify ADA as a security. This classification sparked a wave of investor anxiety, leading many to flee the cryptocurrency markets.
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— Cardano Feed ($ADA) (@CardanoFeed) June 9, 2023
To add to the unease, the SEC filed lawsuits against Coinbase and Binancecompounding the panic surrounding the already bleak market outlook in the cryptosphere.
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