Cardano price (ADAUSD) — live chart
Follow the live Cardano price and chart, check the contract specifications and see what moves ADAUSD.
Chart and quote are a third-party TradingView feed for information only and can differ slightly from Xellion's MT5 prices.
About Cardano
Cardano is a blockchain network designed to support digital transactions, smart contracts and decentralised applications. ADA is its native token, used for transaction fees, staking and participation in network governance. ADAUSD expresses the value of ADA in US dollars: a rising quote means ADA has strengthened against the dollar, while a falling quote indicates the reverse.
Cardano is distinguished by its research-led approach to blockchain development, with an emphasis on peer-reviewed methods and formal verification. Its proof-of-stake consensus mechanism allows holders to delegate ADA to stake pools that help secure the network. Smart-contract functionality supports applications, while network governance provides a framework for decisions about protocol development and ecosystem funding.
On Xellion's MT5 platform, ADAUSD is traded as a CFD, allowing a position to be long or short without owning the underlying ADA. The contract size is 1 ADA, and trading is available seven days a week, outside platform maintenance windows. CFD exposure does not provide staking rewards or governance rights, and leverage can amplify both gains and losses.
What moves the price
- Broader cryptocurrency sentiment and Bitcoin price movements
- Cardano protocol upgrades and governance developments
- Network usage and decentralised application adoption
- Staking participation and changes in available token supply
- Cryptocurrency regulation and access through exchanges
- US dollar movements and global appetite for risk
| Symbol | ADAUSD |
|---|---|
| Contract size | 1 ADA |
| Leverage | Up to 1:2000 |
| Trading hours | 7 days a week, outside platform maintenance windows |
Live spreads and swaps are shown in MT5. Exact session times are in the MT5 contract specification; leverage depends on your account and country.
ADAUSD questions
What does the ADAUSD quote represent?
ADAUSD shows the US dollar value of ADA, Cardano's native token. Its movements reflect changes in ADA's valuation relative to the dollar, influenced by both Cardano-specific developments and broader cryptocurrency and currency market conditions.
What is the contract size for Cardano CFDs on Xellion?
The contract size for ADAUSD is 1 ADA. This describes the underlying quantity represented by the CFD contract, rather than ownership of a token. Trading the contract does not transfer ADA into a cryptocurrency wallet.
When can ADAUSD be traded on Xellion?
ADAUSD trading is available seven days a week, outside platform maintenance windows. Cryptocurrency markets can move while the platform is undergoing maintenance, so prices may differ when access resumes. Continuous market activity does not guarantee uninterrupted platform availability.
Can an ADAUSD CFD position earn Cardano staking rewards?
No. An ADAUSD CFD on Xellion's MT5 platform provides exposure to price changes without ownership of ADA. It does not participate in Cardano staking or governance. A position can be long or short, with gains or losses depending on price movements and trading costs.
Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Charts and prices on this page come from TradingView for information only and are not investment advice. Risk disclosure