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Cardano (ADA-USD)
Performance
Return for Risk
Drawdowns
Volatility

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Cardano, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Cardano (ADA-USD) has returned -24.87% so far this year and -63.06% over the past 12 months.


Cardano

1D
3.52%
1M
-9.71%
YTD
-24.87%
6M
-70.62%
1Y
-63.06%
3Y*
-13.15%
5Y*
-26.81%
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
0.72%
1M
-4.45%
YTD
-3.95%
6M
-2.02%
1Y
16.73%
3Y*
16.96%
5Y*
10.34%
10Y*
12.24%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 9, 2017, ADA-USD's average daily return is +0.25%, while the average monthly return is +13.08%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 0.5 years.

Historically, 40% of months were positive and 60% were negative. The best month was Dec 2017 with a return of +500.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2018 at -50.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, ADA-USD closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 28, 2017 with a return of +136.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -39.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-11.87%-4.19%-14.05%3.52%-24.87%
202511.73%-32.88%4.60%3.08%0.63%-16.60%29.12%9.78%-0.52%-24.54%-31.98%-19.65%-60.53%
2024-16.22%31.72%-0.81%-32.16%1.25%-12.16%-1.02%-11.11%8.17%-8.55%216.35%-21.89%42.06%
202358.81%-9.84%13.45%-0.80%-5.43%-23.40%7.08%-16.93%-0.43%15.31%28.37%57.90%141.64%
2022-19.55%-8.40%18.43%-33.80%-17.13%-26.58%12.33%-13.69%-2.47%-6.72%-21.38%-22.95%-81.22%
202190.13%279.26%-8.77%13.59%28.29%-20.29%-4.74%109.74%-23.62%-7.03%-20.93%-15.88%621.17%

Benchmark Metrics

Cardano has an annualized alpha of 26.81%, beta of 1.40, and R² of 0.06 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 10, 2017.

  • This cryptocurrency participated in 198.67% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 187.84% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.06 means this cryptocurrency moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
26.81%
Beta
1.40
0.06
Upside Capture
187.84%
Downside Capture
198.67%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

ADA-USD ranks 30 for risk / return — below 30% of cryptocurrencies on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


ADA-USD Risk / Return Rank: 3030
Overall Rank
ADA-USD Sharpe Ratio Rank: 1919
Sharpe Ratio Rank
ADA-USD Sortino Ratio Rank: 2626
Sortino Ratio Rank
ADA-USD Omega Ratio Rank: 2828
Omega Ratio Rank
ADA-USD Calmar Ratio Rank: 3636
Calmar Ratio Rank
ADA-USD Martin Ratio Rank: 3838
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Cardano (ADA-USD) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


ADA-USDBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.79

0.92

-1.71

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-1.22

1.41

-2.63

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.89

1.21

-0.33

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-1.09

1.41

-2.51

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-1.63

6.61

-8.24

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Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Cardano. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Cardano was 97.85%, occurring on Mar 12, 2020. Recovery took 345 trading sessions.

The current Cardano drawdown is 91.57%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-97.85%Jan 5, 2018798Mar 12, 2020345Feb 20, 20211143
-91.93%Sep 4, 20211668Mar 29, 2026
-54.29%May 17, 202165Jul 20, 202130Aug 19, 202195
-26.59%Dec 20, 20175Dec 24, 20176Dec 30, 201711
-26.18%Apr 16, 202110Apr 25, 202110May 5, 202120

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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