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Performance
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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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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%
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -11.87% | -4.19% | -14.05% | 3.52% | -24.87% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 11.73% | -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% |
| 2023 | 58.81% | -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% |
| 2021 | 90.13% | 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
- R²
- 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.
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-USD | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.79 | 0.92 | -1.71 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.22 | 1.41 | -2.63 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.89 | 1.21 | -0.33 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -1.09 | 1.41 | -2.51 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.63 | 6.61 | -8.24 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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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, 2018 | 798 | Mar 12, 2020 | 345 | Feb 20, 2021 | 1143 |
| -91.93% | Sep 4, 2021 | 1668 | Mar 29, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -54.29% | May 17, 2021 | 65 | Jul 20, 2021 | 30 | Aug 19, 2021 | 95 |
| -26.59% | Dec 20, 2017 | 5 | Dec 24, 2017 | 6 | Dec 30, 2017 | 11 |
| -26.18% | Apr 16, 2021 | 10 | Apr 25, 2021 | 10 | May 5, 2021 | 20 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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