- Cardano gained 6% this week, outpacing XRP’s 3.7% growth as Bitcoin set a new all-time high.
- ADA saw $1.5B in daily volume, while XRP slipped from $8.5B last month down to $5B.
- Both tokens eye key price levels, with ADA aiming for $1 and XRP waiting on ETF approval to push past $3–$4.
Cardano’s ADA just pulled ahead of Ripple’s XRP to close the week stronger, riding on the momentum of Bitcoin’s new all-time high of $125,506. The surge gave the entire crypto market a green push, sending both major altcoins and memecoins higher. ADA stood out with a solid 6% gain, while XRP managed a softer 3.7% increase, keeping investors’ eyes glued to the charts.
Trading Volume Signals Market Shift
During the first week of October, ADA outpaced XRP by nearly 80%, proving its resilience in a market that’s been swinging between bullish and cautious sentiment. Trading volumes told the story too—Cardano saw more than $1.5 billion in daily activity, while XRP dropped to $5 billion after touching $8.5 billion just last month. This signals a possible shift in where traders are putting their bets.
Price Zones and Investor Watch Levels
Both tokens are locked in a tug-of-war within key price zones. XRP is eyeing a return to the $3 level, while Cardano is pushing to break decisively above $1. On Sunday, ADA touched $0.87, while XRP reached $2.97—both teasing higher ranges but still waiting for a breakout. The question investors are asking now is simple: which one makes the bigger leap first?
What Comes Next for ADA and XRP
Looking ahead, optimism is building as institutional and retail investors pour into crypto markets once again. With the SEC’s decision on the XRP ETF still pending, Ripple’s future hangs in the balance. A green light could send XRP beyond $4, while ADA’s steady climb might turn it into one of the most watched tokens of the season. Either way, with Bitcoin setting the pace, the next move for both Cardano and XRP could be explosive.
