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Cardano price prediction as retail sentiment flips bearish
- Cardano price hovers near key support as optimistic crowd flips bearish.
- Sentiment is at its lowest in five months, but ADA price is holding up.
- The downswing could allow whales to come in and catalyse fresh gains.
Cardano (ADA) price has failed to break above the notable resistance level around $0.84 as analysts point to a shift in retail trader sentiment.
After surging alongside top altcoins to highs of $1.23 in December 2024, Cardano has found it hard to regain momentum, with short retail sentiment allowing bears to push ADA below $1 and to the $0.80 support level.
But what does a shift in sentiment mean for Cardano price?
ADA dips to key support amid retail sentiment slip
Cardano remains among the top 10 coins by market cap, but is currently down more than 6% in the past week amid a significant change in retail trader sentiment.
ADA enjoyed a bullish commentary ratio in August as the price rose to above $1, with this coming on the back of a sharp pullback earlier in the month.
Per analysts at on-chain metrics platform Santiment, the retail outlook has again swung bearish, with a bullish-to-bearish commentary ratio of 1.5:1, the most negative the crowd sentiment has been in five months.
Santiment’s data, which highlights social media activity and comments, suggests gains follow such dips in retail sentiment.
Notably, this bearish sentiment has been a catalyst for a 5% price rebound thus far, with ADA price eying a fresh breakout.
“Cardano has quietly seen its normally optimistic crowd start to turn bearish. After the lowest sentiment recorded in 5 months, $ADA’s price is +5%. Patient holders and dip buyers during this three-week downswing should root for this trend of bearish retailers to continue,” Santiment posted on X.
Bulls are thus trying to keep the $0.80 support level intact.
Cardano price prediction
The flip in retail sentiment has sparked optimism among analysts regarding Cardano’s price trajectory.
According to Santiment, hodlers and dip buyers may want to position further ahead of a potential price rally.
Historically, bearish retail sentiment has offered an ideal accumulation phase for whales, in this case, the outlook that could potentially drive ADA’s price upward.
“Prices typically move the opposite direction of the crowd’s expectations. When small traders sell off their bags out of impatience and frustration, it is generally the key stakeholders who accumulate and drive up prices again,” the analysts noted.
However, while short-term volatility is expected, Cardano may yet experience an extended pullback.
Broader market conditions and whale activity will provide signals, while traders may have to look at the technical picture.
As the market is largely weak amid September woes, ADA price could revisit support around $0.69 and $0.54.
On the upside, a breakout above $0.84 will allow buyers to aim for the psychological $1 level and $1.24. The all-time high is at $3.10.
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Ripple expands RLUSD stablecoin into Africa to power cross-border payments
- Ripple has inked key collaborations to roll out its dollar-backed stablecoin across Africa.
- Chipper Cash, Yellow Card, and VALR will integrate RLUSD to support trading and payments.
- That signals increasing demand for regulated stablecoins in emerging markets.
Ripple has confirmed bringing its institutional-grade stablecoin, RLUSD, to Africa.
The blockchain company has collaborated with fintech platform Chipper Cash, payment provider Yellow Card, and Africa’s top crypto exchange VALR to expand Ripple USD access.
1/ The next chapter for $RLUSD starts in Africa.
→ https://t.co/6gRqrdNwSWWe’re proud to bring our trusted, USD-backed stablecoin to the continent with new partners @chippercashapp, @VALRdotcom, and @YellowCard_App. 🌍
Together, we’ll unlock new potential for cross-border…
— Ripple (@Ripple) September 4, 2025
The move marks a notable milestone in the continent as remittances, access to the US dollar, and cross-border payments play a vital role in Africa’s financial landscape.
RLUSD has recorded impressive growth since its late 2024 launch, with a market cap above $700 million.
Its new expansion into Africa reflects Ripple’s dedication to making it central in financial models of growing economies.
Commenting on the move, Ripple’s Stablecoin SVP Jack McDonald said:
RLUSD has quickly become established in enterprise financial use cases, from payments to tokenization to collateral in both crypto and traditional trading markets. We’re seeing demand for RLUSD from our customers and other key institutional players globally, and are excited to now begin distribution in Africa through our local partners.
Fueling RLUSD adoption with strategic alliances
The African move comes weeks after Ripple joined forces with SBI Group to fuel RLUSD in Japan.
Once more, the blockchain company has tapped key players within the African tech space to expand stablecoin utility on the continent.
Chipper Cash, which offers fintech solutions to millions in Africa, will add RLUSD to streamline payments.
The company is already working with Ripple to streamline global transactions, and integrating RLUSD cements that collaboration.
Chipper Cash co-founder and CEO Ham Serunjogi promises to make the stablecoin available to its users “as soon as possible,” adding:
RLUSD is uniquely positioned to drive institutional use of blockchain technology across Africa and broader global markets, including through cross-border payments.
On the other hand, Yellow Card and VALR will broaden RLUSD’s access. The former has established itself as a lucrative payment network for users, even introducing gas-free transactions in July.
Yellow Card CEO Chris Maurice trusts the stablecoin integration will satisfy the rising demand for digital assets that support secure cross-border transactions and treasury management.
The CEO of crypto exchange VALR commented:
The listing of RLUSD reflects our broader strategy to support trusted stablecoin options that serve the evolving needs of both institutional and retail clients seeking a reliable digital dollar for a growing range of use cases.
RLUSD’s social impact
Furthermore, Ripple is navigating using the stablecoin for humanitarian activities.
For instance, Kenya’s Mercy Corps Ventures is leveraging RLUSD to pilot climate insurance programs.
The stablecoin can serve as insurance against drought, with funds held in escrow and released if data indicates famine risks.
Another pilot focuses on rainfall, promising timely support during life-threatening weather conditions.
Such projects show how stablecoins can offer real-world solutions in emerging communities.
Africa is only part of Ripple’s international expansion goals.
The stablecoin is already accessible through exchanges like Gemini, Kraken, Mercado Bitcoin, Bullish, and Bitstamp.
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Bitcoin could stabilize as dominance level drops; Check forecast
Key takeaways
- BTC has been trading around $111k and could stabilize soon to allow altcoins to rally.
- The Bitcoin dominance level has dropped to 55 amid growing altcoin demand.
BTC stagnates at $111k as altcoin demand grows
Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market cap, has been trading around $111k over the past two days. This performance comes despite altcoins rallying higher, with Ether now approaching $4,500 after adding over 1% to its value.
However, Bitcoin’s stagnation comes with a decline in its dominance level. Bitcoin dominance has declined from its 62% peak to 55%, an indication that investors could be shifting funds from Bitcoin to altcoins.
Bitcoin dominance measures Bitcoin’s market capitalization as a percentage of the total cryptocurrency market cap. This metric helps investors determine if Bitcoin is favored at a particular period or if altcoins are the preferred investments.
In an email to Coinjournal, Sergei Gorev, Head of Risk, YouHodler, stated that historically, the dynamics of the BTC price have usually caught up with the dynamics of M2 growth. Gorev added that,
Perhaps this divergence is caused by the local summer vacation period, and, with the beginning of the autumn business season, the price of BTC may straighten again. In our opinion, the strengthening of the position of second-tier coins is quite long-term. Firstly, this is due to the market redistribution of profits of early investors in BTC, and secondly, in the future, the creation of crypto reserves may occur in the most liquid crypto projects, which can attract a wide range of corporate investors willing to invest billions of dollars. We think the next interesting market ideas could be SOL and XRP.
BTC still targets $113k despite declining dominance level
The BTC/USD 4-hour chart has seen an improvement compared to the bearish price action in August. The technical indicators have started switching positive, with the RSI of 59 showing that sellers are no longer in control.
If the recovery continues, BTC could look to overcome the 4-hour resistance level and TLQ at $113,487. A breakout above this level would enable BTC to reclaim the $117k resistance with ease.
However, with the market still jittery, BTC could face a downward correction and drop to the Monday low of $107,250.
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