Cardano Surges 11% Following Inclusion in T. Rowe Price Active Crypto ETF

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1Cardano (ADA) price increased by 11% to $0.212, mirroring a broader uptrend in the altcoin market.

In a move reflecting growing institutional confidence in altcoins, Cardano (ADA) recorded a significant 11% price surge to reach $0.212. This bullish momentum is driven by reports that asset manager T. Rowe Price has added ADA to its Active Crypto ETF (TKNZ), fueling expectations of increased institutional demand for the token.

According to analyst data, the network experienced intensified activity as decentralized exchange (DEX) volumes jumped from $1.3 million on August 19 to $4.68 million by August 21. Additionally, DeFi Total Value Locked (TVL) rose from 291 million to 298 million ADA, coinciding with an increase in the stablecoin supply on the network to $67 million.

Looking at the technical trajectory, traders are monitoring resistance levels at the 200-day SMA near $0.22, where a breakout could clear the path toward $0.25. However, as authoritative price data is currently unavailable in the central database, these levels remain tied to the closing data recorded on August 21, 2026.

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