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- Grayscale’s recent filing for a Cardano ETF has sparked excitement within the ADA community, fueling speculation about its potential impact on Cardano’s adoption
- Grayscale’s recent filing for a Cardano ETF has sparked excitement within the ADA community, fueling speculation about its potential impact on Cardano’s adoption.
Following Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 elections, asset managers rapidly filed for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for various coins, including Ripple (XRP), Solana (SOL), and Litecoin (LTC). Amidst this flurry of activity, Cardano (ADA) appeared to be overlooked until recently. As we reported on Tuesday, Grayscale Investments, via NYSE Arca, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a spot Cardano ETF under the ticker “GADA.”
This proposed Grayscale Cardano Trust would directly hold ADA and track its market price, with shares representing proportional interests in the trust’s ADA holdings. The trust’s structure mirrors Grayscale’s established Bitcoin ETF, lending credence to the notion that it could gain regulatory approval shortly.
If successful, the Cardano ETF would join an extensive portfolio managed by Grayscale, which includes more than 20 crypto investment products, such as Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF, Ethereum Mini ETF, and Ethereum Trust ETF. Grayscale also manages trusts for assets like Avalanche, Dogecoin (DOGE), and Solana, with plans to evolve some of these into spot ETFs.
However, the journey ahead is fraught with regulatory uncertainty. The SEC has previously classified ADA as a security during its lawsuits against platforms like Coinbase. The regulatory body took nearly a decade to approve spot Bitcoin ETFs after initially rejecting numerous applications. This historical context raises questions about how the SEC might approach Cardano’s ETF application.
Could Cardano’s ETF Approval Push ADA Past $1?
When Bitcoin was trading around $46,000 ahead of the SEC’s ETF approval in January, it triggered a wave of volatility. After initially dipping below $40,000 following the ETF launch, Bitcoin rebounded sharply, surging past $73,000 by March. Following Donald Trump’s inauguration, it reached an all-time high of $109,000. This movement highlights the growth potential that ETF approvals can unlock for crypto assets.
Grayscale’s filing for a Cardano ETF has already generated excitement in the market. Following the announcement, ADA experienced a considerable surge of a 16% increase within 24 hours. This price action occurs against a backdrop of heightened institutional interest in Cardano and an impressive transaction volume exceeding $1.5 billion in just 24 hours.
Looking to the future, projections regarding Cardano’s potential price movements are promising. CoinCodex estimates that ADA could trade within a range of $0.6961 to $1.9003 in 2025, suggesting an average yearly price of around $1.1885. Adding to the bullish sentiment, crypto analyst Ali Martinez recently shared his insights on X, stating, “Cardano is breaking out, with a potential move toward $0.83 ahead.”
Despite this positive momentum, it is crucial to remember that Cardano remains approximately 75% below its all-time high of $3.10. If the forthcoming ETF approval acts as a catalyst in a manner similar to Bitcoin’s experience, then the potential for ADA to witness unprecedented growth becomes a compelling possibility.
