Cardano Smart Money Accumulates 454.7M ADA as Retail Investors Sell 22K Coins

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Value investing in crypto is showing signs in Cardano as smart money wallets added 454.7 million ADA over two months. Retail investors sold 22,000 coins in three weeks, per Coincryptonewz. Santiment data shows large holders continue to build, while smaller traders cut exposure. Price action remains suppressed, but accumulation suggests long-term positioning.
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  • Santiment reports that smart money wallets have added 454.7M ADA recently.
  • Retail wallets holding 100 ADA or less sold off 22K ADA in three weeks.
  • Despite market suppression, large wallets continue accumulating Cardano ADA.

Smart money wallets are making large moves in Cardano despite price suppression. Meanwhile, retail investors are selling off their holdings. This stark contrast highlights the differing strategies in the current market.

Smart Money Wallets Accumulate Cardano Amid Price Suppression

Cardano has seen a distinct trend in the market, with smart money wallets actively accumulating ADA, while smaller retail investors are selling off their holdings. According to data from Santiment, wallets holding between 100K and 100M ADA have added a total of 454.7M ADA in the last two months, worth approximately $161.4 million.

🧠 Cardano's smart money wallets have been quietly accumulating while the token's price is suppressed.

🐳 In 2 months, wallets with 100K-100M coins have added 454.7M $ADA (+$161,420,000)
🦐 In 3 weeks, wallets with 100 or less coins have dumped 22.0K $ADA (-$7,810) pic.twitter.com/P03zqKrKES

— Santiment (@santimentfeed) January 26, 2026

This shows that large investors are increasing their positions in Cardano, despite the current suppression of its price. This accumulation suggests that these institutional investors are confident in Cardano’s future potential.

On the other hand, retail investors have been reducing their positions in ADA. Data reveals that in the past three weeks, wallets holding 100 or fewer ADA coins sold off 22,000 ADA, valued at about $7,810. This behavior contrasts with that of larger investors, who continue to accumulate the token in larger quantities.

Divergence Between Retail and Institutional Investor Strategies

The current market conditions show a clear divergence between the actions of retail investors and those of institutional players. As smart money continues to accumulate Cardano, retail investors seem to be taking profits or reducing their exposure.

This shift could be due to concerns about the token’s price movement or broader market sentiment. However, the data shows that large investors are less concerned about short-term volatility, choosing to build positions in anticipation of future growth.

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