Picture this: It’s March 4, 2025, and Cardano (ADA) is buzzing across X after a bombshell from U.S. President Donald Trump

This wasn't just hype — Cardano's price smashed through key barriers, hinting at a breakout unseen since its 2021 glory days.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a Strategic Crypto Reserve has ignited a furious rally in Cardano (ADA), pushing the coin to smash through key resistance levels and spark a breakout that some analysts believe could propel ADA to new heights of $2.50, $3, and even $18 by year-end.

Trump’s announcement, which came at 6 a.m. Vegas time on March 2 and included Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Solana, and yes, Cardano, was met with excitement from traders on X.

“This is the God candle we’ve been waiting for!” exclaimed one trader, known on X as @CryptoVegas.

After a 24-hour price spike of 60% to $1.15, putting it among the top 100 crypto gainers, and smashing through resistance levels at 81 cents and $1.00, Cardano is now trading at $1.15.

Some X users noted that the president’s announcement was no surprise, with Trump previously hinting at the crypto reserve during his campaign.

“Not surprising at all. Trump talked about it during his campaign. US president candidates often mention their plans during campaigns.”

Other X users chimed in, adding that Trump’s move to make the U.S. “the great capital of the world” was a step in the right direction.

“It’s about time! The US president is finally making moves to position the US as the great capital of the world in the new Blockchain era!”

One X user also pointed out that Cardano’s community has been steadily touting the coin’s stats, including 100,000 smart contracts and billions in DeFi volume, throughout early February.

“1.3 million wallets and still going strong. ADA community really out here winning.”

Now, with Trump’s nod to include Cardano in the Strategic Crypto Reserve, that groundwork is beginning to pay off. ADA is up massively in 2025, starting the year below 60 cents while many other coins have struggled in the bear market.

Expert Predictions: From $4 to $18 and Beyond

The past month has seen a wide range of predictions for Cardano in 2025, fueled by Trump’s move and Cardano’s own technological strides.

Here’s a selection of bullish forecasts from various analysts, AI models, and influencers on X:

* 4$: As part of the broader crypto bull market, one post on X predicts that Bitcoin could hit $200,000 by December 2025, while Ethereum could reach $15,000-$18,000. As for Cardano, it’s predicted to hit $4 by December.

* $15-$18: Another X post highlights a bull case for Cardano, aiming for $15-$18 by December 2025. This scenario hinges on Trump’s Strategic Crypto Reserve buying Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano, and other major coins, effectively sparking a crypto winter ‘reset’ with the Fed pivoting to a 0% rate.

* $17 by 2030: In a long-term prediction, an AI model on X forecasts Cardano to reach $17 by 2030.

Trump’s inclusion of Cardano in the Strategic Crypto Reserve has sparked discussion among traders on X about the potential for ADA to smash through key resistance levels and continue its breakout.

Charting the Path Ahead

At $1.15 on March 4, Cardano’s charts suggest a breakout in progress:

* Immediate Resistance: The 81-cent and $1.00 levels have been breached, opening the door for further gains.

* Fib Retracement Levels: Significant retracement levels to watch are 0.382, 0.5, and 0.618 of the 2021 all-time high.

* Relative Strength Index (RSI): The RSI on the 4-hour chart is approaching overbought territory, indicating strong buying pressure.

* MACD: The MACD on the 12,26,9 setting on the 4-hour chart shows a bullish crossover, suggesting a continuation of the uptrend.

* Parabolic SAR: The Parabolic SAR has flipped bullish, indicating that the price is likely to continue trending higher in the short term.

X Buzz: Cardano’s Underdog Story Takes Flight

Posts on X highlight Cardano’s surprising performance in 2025:

* Sleeper Hit: Despite a tough crypto market, one post on X highlights Cardano’s impressive 24-hour gain of 59% and its status as the biggest gainer in the top 100.

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