The Cardona (ADA) price history spans from its pre-launch sale in 2015 to the present day, and tells the story of one of the most prominent blockchain projects in the industry.
Pre-Launch Sale (2015–2017)
Cardano conducted five rounds of public token sales between September 2015 and January 2017. The ADA price during its pre-launch sale was $0.0024 per token — representing a more than 100x return from its initial price to its first exchange listing, and over 1,000x return to its all-time high of $3.09.
2017 – Exchange Listing
Cardano launched on September 29, 2017, and ADA was listed on major exchanges. The token quickly gained attention during the 2017 bull run, with prices rising significantly from its initial listing price.
2021 – All-Time High
ADA broke the $3 mark and reached its all-time high of $3.09 on September 2, 2021, ahead of the landmark Alonzo hard fork which introduced smart contract functionality to the Cardano network. This milestone caused a 116% price surge in the preceding month, according to CoinMarketCap data.
2022–2025 – Bear Market and Recovery
Following the 2021 peak, ADA entered an extended bear market alongside the broader crypto sector. The Vasil hard fork in 2022 and subsequent upgrades maintained developer interest, but price performance was largely subdued. The 2024 Bitcoin halving helped stimulate renewed interest in altcoins, with ADA beginning its recovery phase.
2026 – Current Market
As of March 2026, the Cardona price is approximately $0.25 USD (0.99 MYR), representing a 91.9% discount from its all-time high. With major catalysts including the Midnight mainnet, ADA commodity classification by the SEC, and potential ETF approval, many analysts believe 2026 could mark the beginning of ADA's next significant recovery cycle.
