Cardano Latest Updates: Partition Issue and Derivatives Market Tension Raise Concerns Over Sudden Price Drop

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Cardano Latest Updates: Partition Issue and Derivatives Market Tension Raise Concerns Over Sudden Price Drop

Bitget-RWA2025/11/26 01:54

By:Bitget-RWA

- Cardano's partition bug disrupted block production, forcing node upgrades and triggering ADA's 3% drop below $0.40 amid network instability fears. - Derivatives markets show $91M in short leverage vs. $11.5M longs, raising flash crash risks to $0.31 as ADA slippage costs a whale $6M during swaps. - Bitcoin's ETF outflows and hedge fund shorting amplify crypto fragility, with daily liquidations hitting $400–500M and ADA's $0.40 threshold under critical pressure. - IOG's disaster recovery protocols aim to

Cardano (ADA) and the wider crypto sector are facing heightened turbulence as technical complications within the

Cardano

network, combined with tightening liquidity across the market, are fueling investor unease. The Cardano platform, overseen by Input Output Global (IOG), EMURGO, and Intersect,

announced this weekend

that a significant partition bug had interrupted block creation, prompting stakeholders to update to node versions 10.5.2 and 10.5.3 to address the resulting discrepancies. This issue, stemming from a legacy flaw first found in 2022, caused the blockchain to split into divergent histories, intensifying worries about the network’s reliability. Although no user assets were compromised,

the incident added to the downward momentum

for

ADA

, which dropped below $0.40, marking a 3% decrease over two days.

Derivatives data highlighted the fragility of market confidence. According to Coinglass’s 30-day Liquidation Map, there was $91 million in short positions compared to only $11.5 million in longs, suggesting that

a lack of liquidity could spark a rapid drop

toward $0.31 from around $0.38. At the same time,

a major whale incurred losses exceeding $6 million

after an unsuccessful attempt to exchange ADA for stablecoins, underscoring the dangers of sharp price swings during periods of network instability.

The larger cryptocurrency market is amplifying these headwinds.

Bitcoin’s recent decline has accelerated ETF outflows

, with hedge funds ramping up short bets on both

Bitcoin

and MicroStrategy (MSTR), which has a large Bitcoin holding in its portfolio. Daily liquidations remain high, ranging from $400 million to $500 million, further weakening buying interest in digital assets.

Experts point out that Bitcoin’s technical outlook

is “damaged but not completely broken,” with vital support between $80,900 and $83,000 repeatedly being tested.

The combination of these developments has left Cardano and other cryptocurrencies in a vulnerable state. Although IOG has implemented emergency protocols to help stabilize the network, market participants remain wary. Whether ADA can recover the $0.40 mark will depend on the successful synchronization of upgraded nodes and a broader market rebound. Without significant institutional investment or new fundamental drivers, the token remains at risk of further declines,

much like Bitcoin’s ongoing battle

to regain upward momentum.

Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.

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