Cardano [ADA] dominates crypto markets this week, surging 23% from $0.65 to $0.80.

The cryptocurrency market showcased dramatic divergence this week, with several major tokens posting impressive gains while others experienced significant downturns.

Crypto markets saw some dramatic divergences this week, with several major tokens surging into triple-digit gains while others saw devastating sell-offs.

This volatility has created clear winners and losers, highlighting the sector-specific nature of the current market conditions rather than a uniform trend across all digital assets.

Biggest winners

Cardano [ADA]: Smart contract platform surges

Cardano [ADA] dominated crypto markets this week, surging 23% to reach $0.80.

The smart contract platform’s remarkable comeback was fueled by a massive green candle on the 3rd of March, catapulting ADA from $0.65 to $0.85 in a single session.

After facing profit-taking that temporarily pushed prices back to $0.80, ADA staged another impressive rally on the 5th and 6th of March, testing the psychologically significant $1.00 resistance.

While bulls couldn’t sustain momentum above this level, the token has established solid support around $0.80.

Trading volume reached yearly highs during the early-week surge, indicating strong institutional interest rather than retail-driven speculation.

The sustained buying pressure comes amid growing ecosystem development and increased adoption of Cardano’s blockchain solutions.

Technical indicators remained firmly bullish despite the recent consolidation, with the RSI holding above 60 without entering overbought territory.

ADA’s ability to maintain a close above the previous resistance at $0.80 suggests this level may now serve as strong support.

Cronos [CRO]: Exchange token shows strength

Cronos [CRO] emerged as one of this week’s standout performers, surging 21% to reach $0.089.

The exchange token demonstrated remarkable resilience after finding strong support at the $0.070 level, which proved to be a significant accumulation zone for investors.

The token’s recovery began on the 5th of March after briefly touching $0.070, with steady buying pressure establishing a series of higher lows that confirmed a trend reversal.

The most impressive price action occurred on the 6th of March, when CRO posted a substantial green candle that pushed prices from $0.077 to $0.088 in a single session, breaking through several key resistance levels.

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Technical indicators strongly support the bullish case, with the RSI climbing above 50 while avoiding overbought conditions. This suggests the rally has room to continue without immediate risk of a pullback. 

Additionally, trading volume increased significantly during the upswing, reaching nearly 20 million USD on the 9th of March, indicating genuine market interest rather than a low-volume pump.

On the longer-term chart, CRO appears to be attempting to break its multi-month downtrend that began in December 2024.

The 50-day moving average at $0.083 is now turning upward and approaching the 200-day MA at $0.113, though a golden cross remains distant.

The token faced minor resistance around $0.093 on the 7th of March, triggering a brief consolidation phase before buyers regained control.

Current price action shows CRO consolidating above $0.085, suggesting this level may now function as reliable support.

For traders looking ahead, the $0.095 resistance represents the next significant hurdle, with a successful breakout potentially targeting the psychologically important $0.10 level that hasn’t been tested since early February.

Bitcoin Cash [BCH]: Original fork surges

Bitcoin Cash [BCH] delivered an impressive performance this week, surging 20% to reach $380. The Bitcoin fork staged a remarkable recovery after finding strong support at the $300 level.

The rally ignited on the 5th of March when BCH exploded from $320 to $380, backed by substantial trading volume that indicated genuine accumulation rather than a speculative pump.

The most dramatic price action occurred during a single session, when BCH rocketed to a weekly high of $405.

After testing resistance above $400 on the 6th-7th of March, the token has consolidated in the $380-$390 range, establishing a healthy base for potential further gains.

The sharp move higher has broken BCH out of its multi-week consolidation pattern, suggesting the potential for continued upside momentum.

Technical indicators remain firmly bullish, with the token now trading above both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. The $380 level now represents significant support, with buyers consistently defending this zone.

Top 1,000 gainers

Beyond the top performers, the broader market saw significant moves.

Der Daku [DAKU] led the top 1