After weeks of intense market volatility that forced it out of the global top 10 cryptocurrency rankings, Cardano (ADA) has mounted a strong comeback.
Cardano has now reclaimed its place among the world’s ten largest digital assets by market cap, overtaking Bitcoin Cash (BCH) in the process. This rebound followed a broader market relief rally triggered by easing geopolitical tensions, which boosted investor confidence across both traditional and digital asset markets.
Key Points
- Cardano has re-entered the top 10 after overtaking Bitcoin Cash during the recent market relief rally.
- ADA surged more than 19%, climbing into the top 10, while BCH posted only modest gains.
- While ADA currently has a valuation of $10.57 billion, BCH’s market cap stands at $9.72 billion.
- The rally coincides with Charles Hoskinson’s recent assertion that Cardano remains competitive.
ADA Flips BCH, Re-enters Top 10
Earlier, market turbulence had pushed Cardano down to 11th place on CoinMarketCap after Bitcoin Cash overtook it. However, momentum quickly shifted following a major macroeconomic development.
On February 25, the United States announced it would refrain from imposing additional tariffs on China. Accordingly, the announcement eased fears of an escalation in trade tensions and restored risk appetite across global markets.
In reaction, crypto prices surged, with notable gains for Bitcoin, XRP, and Cardano (ADA). Specifically, ADA surged from around $0.26 to $0.31, posting a sharp 19.23% gain within a short period. Meanwhile, its main contender, BCH, also advanced, rising 6.36% from $487 to $518.
While prices retraced slightly shortly after, ADA retained a portion of its rally, while Bitcoin Cash retreated to its pre-announcement levels.
At press time, ADA trades at $0.2931, giving it a market cap of $10.57 billion and positioning it as the world’s 10th-largest cryptocurrency. In contrast, BCH ranks 11th with a market cap of $9.72 billion, according to CoinMarketCap data.
Cardano Re-Enters Top 10
‘Cardano Is Fighting for Everything’: Hoskinson
Meanwhile, this resurgence comes just days after Input Output Global (IOG) founder Charles Hoskinson reaffirmed Cardano’s competitive standing.
He pushed back against claims that the project has fallen behind rivals such as Solana and Ethereum, insisting that Cardano remains firmly in the game. Supporting this stance, Hoskinson highlighted the successful launch of Midnight as evidence of Cardano’s ability to deliver high-impact innovations.
He further declared that the network is “fighting for everything,” a statement analysts interpret as a commitment to reclaiming dominance in the crypto market, expanding DeFi activity, and accelerating ecosystem development.
In Hoskinson’s view, Cardano remains the most decentralized cryptocurrency network globally, outpacing even Bitcoin. He cited Cardano’s on-chain governance framework as a key pillar of its decentralization. At the same time, Hoskinson noted that upgrades such as Ouroboros Leios continue to strengthen scalability, security, and decentralization, helping the network achieve the blockchain trilemma.
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