Cardano Surges 5% as LayerZero Deal Sparks $2.67 Price Target

Cardano (ADA) surged 5.38% to $0.2730 on Saturday, according to CoinMarketCap, with a 24-hour trading volume of $454.9 million, down 1.97%. Over the past week, the cryptocurrency slipped slightly by 1.29%, reflecting short-term consolidation.

Volume Trends and Accumulation

Crypto analyst Jonathan Carter noted that ADA is consolidating near the lower boundary of a descending triangle on the weekly chart, a pattern forming since mid-2021.

The $0.23–$0.25 support zone has historically acted as a strong floor, prompting rebounds when tested. Carter projects that if this support holds, ADA could rise toward $0.33 → $0.515 → $0.81 → $1.275 → $2.67, attracting renewed buyer interest.

Resistance remains significant at the triangle’s upper boundary and near the $2.67 long-term barrier, with the descending trendline and 50-week moving average providing dynamic resistance. Volume trends indicate accumulation periods, particularly near the support zone, hinting at potential bullish momentum.

Hoskinson Confirms LayerZero on Cardano

Charles Hoskinson, CEO of Input Output, confirmed that LayerZero will be integrated into the Cardano ecosystem during his keynote at Consensus Hong Kong 2026. The protocol focuses on cross-chain infrastructure for institutional financial markets.

Hoskinson said the collaboration followed months of coordination and emphasized interoperability and institutional readiness. Citadel Securities’ support for LayerZero was highlighted as a key factor in the partnership. The announcement coincided with the Midnight mainnet launch, Cardano’s privacy-focused network, linking both initiatives through shared infrastructure goals.

A major component of the partnership is the USDCx stablecoin, leveraging zero-knowledge technology for privacy-enhanced transfers. Hoskinson confirmed that USDCx will have wallet and exchange support at launch, prioritizing immutability, compliance, and alignment with Cardano’s institutional framework.

Market activity around LayerZero also gained attention ahead of the announcement. Arkham data revealed a bankruptcy-linked Alameda Research wallet executed a large swap involving Stargate (STG) and ZRO tokens. While tied to bankruptcy proceedings, the activity coincided with LayerZero’s plans for its own Layer 1 blockchain, Zero.

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