💥 ADA on CME but the price is… going down?
📅 On February 9, 2026, CME Group officially launched futures contracts for ADA, LINK, and XLM – expanding the regulated altcoin derivatives market.
📉 However, instead of breaking out, ADA (~$0.27) dropped nearly 3%, still down ~92% from its peak in 2021.
🔥 Derivatives are booming – Spot remains weak
ADA futures volume on BitMEX increased by over 48,770% 😳
But demand for spot is low → cash flow is mainly short-term leverage
OI decreased from ~$490M to ~$425M → traders are closing positions
👉 When the price drops + OI decreases, the sellers are dominating.
🐋 Whales are quietly accumulating
Since the end of 2025, large wallets have been accumulating hundreds of millions of ADA.
While retail is still hesitant, whales are patiently buying in.
📊 Important technical zone
Strong support: $0.22 – $0.27
RSI ~32 → close to oversold territory
MACD shows signs of a bullish crossover
⚠️ However, the recovery potential remains fragile and depends on actual cash flow.
📌 Conclusion:
CME opening futures provides ADA with a larger “playing field”, but in the short term, the market is still under leverage pressure and lacks sustainable spot buying strength. Whales are accumulating, but a stable upward trend still needs further confirmation.
😄 This article is for reference only, not investment advice. CME opening does not mean the price will “skyrocket” 😅
