The digital currency Cardano (ADA) has recently experienced a significant upswing, with its value appreciating by over 120% since October 20th. As we approach the end of the year, Cardano’s price maintains bullish momentum, reaching new all-time highs. Concurrently, the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem of Cardano is also thriving.
Cardano’s Total Value Locked Skyrockets
On Friday, the total value locked (TVL) in Cardano exceeded $370 million, a staggering 520% growth since the beginning of the year. This growth is largely attributed to the increased activities in decentralized exchanges (DEX), further network developments, and a general increase in investor confidence in Cardano’s DeFi landscape. This is the first time in 21 months that Cardano’s TVL has exceeded $300 million, positioning it among the top 10 TVL records.
Decentralized Exchange Volume on the Rise
Cardano has witnessed a significant increase in DEX activities. The surge in its TVL, which resulted in a more than 30% rise in TVL in 24 hours, was accompanied by a higher DEX volume, exceeding $12 million. This surge happened shortly after ADA hit the 50-cent mark. According to DefiLlama, the trading volume on Cardano DEXs exceeded $12 million, marking a notable 140% weekly increase to reach $50 million over 24 hours. This is a stark contrast to the situation in September when most protocols combined barely processed $50 million.
If this positive trend continues, Cardano could potentially achieve a monthly trading volume exceeding $100 million — a first since August.
Cardano-Based Meme Coins Also See Growth
Besides its thriving TVL, meme coins based on Cardano, such as Snek, have also experienced significant growth in the past 24 hours. Snek, which had been dormant for months, has seen a bullish trend, pushing its market cap beyond $70 million.
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