Cardano (ADA) Daily Market Analysis 26 February 2026

Cardano shows strong recovery and major ecosystem acceleration – here's the latest: • ADA surged 10.22% to $0.2967 on 26 February 2026, rebounding from a recent low near $0.26 • Major developments: Midnight privacy sidechain launches March 2026, USDCx integration due by month's end • Whale accumulation of 819.4 million ADA during the dip signals institutional confidence • Ouroboros Leios protocol update targets 50x throughput increase with Q2 2026 testnet deployment • Critical price juncture at $0.28–$0.30; break above could target $0.49, while support holds at $0.25–$0.256