Cardano’s performance in the decentralized finance [DeFi] arena is experiencing a significant upswing. Over the past couple of weeks, the locked value within Cardano’s ecosystem has witnessed an impressive surge. Analysts attribute this boost to a renewed interest in alternatives to Ethereum, such as Solana and Avalanche. Crypto investors and users seem to be exploring other blockchains in pursuit of enhanced returns and optimized capital allocation.
According to data from defillama, the total value locked [TVL] in all Cardano-based projects recently soared to over $440 million, surpassing a previous peak of $330 million recorded in April. The bulk of this growth materialized within the last week, with lending protocol Indigo, multi-pool decentralized exchange Minswap, and Liqwid witnessing a notable TVL increase ranging between 40% and 50% in the past month.
For the first time in history, Cardano’s total value locked hit an all-time high, reaching approximately $341 million in ADA tokens or roughly $110 million in USD. The surge in TVL can be attributed to the buzz surrounding the launch of the DJED stablecoin, which has currently secured its place in the TVL charts, ranking fourth. Notably, DJED experienced a supply surge of over 45% in the past week, signaling increased capital inflows as investors sought to capitalize on yields.
Cardano Whale Transactions Surpass $1B
In terms of price action, Cardano’s ADA recorded an 11% surge in the last 24 hours, reaching $0.65. Another notable on-chain trend is the remarkable spike in large transactions, exceeding $1.5 billion, according to data from IntoTheBlock.
These substantial transactions, typically valued at a minimum of $100,000 each, propelled the aggregate volume from $17.96 billion to an impressive $19.47 billion. The surge in large transactions, often associated with major players in financial markets, aligns closely with ADA’s outstanding price performance. ADA’s sentiment currently reflects euphoria, and the token is experiencing its best December performance in the past seven years.
The upswing in whale transactions and the robust performance of ADA underscore a growing confidence and interest among large-scale investors in Cardano. This surge in high-value transactions serves as a testament to the belief in the token’s potential and the capabilities of the Cardano blockchain.