Over the past month, Cardano (ADA) has been trading within a relatively tight range, reflecting growing market indecision. While ADA has gained around 0.5% in the last 24 hours, it remains down approximately 1.6% on a weekly basis, highlighting persistent downside pressure. This sideways movement masks a deeper technical risk, as ADA approaches a critical decision zone.
From a chart perspective, ADA is forming a classic bearish Head and Shoulders pattern on the daily timeframe. The neckline, connecting a series of gradually lower lows, is sloping downward — a structure that typically signals weakening demand, as buyers only step in at progressively lower price levels. If ADA confirms a daily close below this neckline, the pattern would be validated, opening the door to a potential 18% decline toward the $0.24 support zone.
Despite this risk, the bearish scenario has not yet been confirmed. Price continues to consolidate, leaving room for a possible invalidation if buyers regain control.
On-chain data offers a more balanced outlook. One key metric, Spent Coin Age Bands, which tracks token movement and potential selling pressure, has dropped sharply — from 241.71 million ADA on December 11 to 105.51 million ADA, a decline of nearly 60%. Historically, such reductions indicate fewer investors rushing to sell. In previous instances, similar drops in this metric preceded short-term price rebounds. For example, on November 29, ADA rose about 2.6% after the indicator bottomed, and following December 5, price surged nearly 15% within four days.
Another crucial factor is Chaikin Money Flow (CMF). While ADA attempted a recovery between December 18 and 23, CMF continued to trend lower, creating a bearish divergence that suggests weakening capital inflows. Currently, CMF is testing resistance along a descending trendline. A decisive breakout above this level — especially above the zero line — would indicate renewed accumulation and could invalidate the Head and Shoulders pattern.
If ADA can hold above $0.35 and push toward $0.38, bullish momentum may strengthen, with $0.48 acting as the level that fully negates the bearish structure. Conversely, a confirmed daily close below $0.29 would shift market bias decisively bearish, placing $0.24 as the next major downside target.
For now, Cardano remains at a crossroads, with declining sell pressure offering support, while technical risks still loom.
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