Cardano (ADA) Drops from Top 10 as Tron Gains Market Share

Last Updated on August 20, 2024

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Key Takeaways:

  • Cardano (ADA) has dropped out of the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, now ranking 11th, overtaken by Tron (TRX).
  • The drop is influenced by broader market trends, including Bitcoin’s decline and negative investor sentiment, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index showing “Fear.”
  • Cardano faces criticism for low network activity, with only 23,807 active addresses and minimal impact in the DeFi market, representing less than 1% of the sector.

Cardano (ADA) has fallen out of the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, now ranking 11th, overtaken by Tron (TRX).

Cardano’s market cap stands at $11.89 billion, while Tron’s is $12.04 billion.

This drop reflects broader market trends, including Bitcoin’s 11% decline over the past month.

Cardano’s decline is attributed to market correction, investor sentiment, and economic conditions.

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index indicates a “Fear” level among investors.

Cardano has faced criticism as a “ghost network” due to its low activity compared to rivals like Ethereum and Tron.

With only 23,807 active addresses and a total value locked of $178.07 million, Cardano represents less than 1% of the DeFi market, ranking 29th, while other blockchains like Ethereum, Solana, and Tron dominate the sector.

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