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Performance
ADA-USD Performance Chart
Cardano (ADA-USD) is down 49.9% since the beginning of the year. ADA-USD is currently trading at $0 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ADA-USD shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $124.
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Returns By Period
Cardano (ADA-USD) has returned -49.92% so far this year and -75.40% over the past 12 months.
Cardano
- 1D
- 0.24%
- 1M
- 3.86%
- 6M
- -57.37%
- YTD
- -49.92%
- 1Y
- -75.40%
- 3Y*
- -17.12%
- 5Y*
- -34.17%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.42%
- 1M
- 4.24%
- 6M
- 8.74%
- YTD
- 10.66%
- 1Y
- 20.62%
- 3Y*
- 19.50%
- 5Y*
- 11.63%
- 10Y*
- 13.41%
ADA-USD Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 9, 2017, ADA-USD's average daily return is +0.24%, while the average monthly return is +13.41%. At this rate, an 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% | 1.82% | -4.31% | -38.79% | 15.68% | -49.92% | |||||
| 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 19.93%, beta of 1.39, and R2 of 0.06 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 09, 2017.
- This cryptocurrency participated in 208.08% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 188.37% 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
- 19.93%
- Beta
- 1.39
- R²
- 0.06
- Upside Capture
- 188.37%
- Downside Capture
- 208.08%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ADA-USD ranks 17 for risk / return — in the bottom 17% of cryptocurrencies on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Cardano (ADA-USD) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| ADA-USD | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.63 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -4.24 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.82 | 1.30 | -0.48 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.89 | 2.28 | -3.16 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.29 | 9.88 | -11.18 |
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 94.38%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -97.85%Mar 2020 | 2y 2mo | 11mo 15d | 3y 1moJan 2018 - Feb 2021 |
2026 bear market2026 | -95.16%Jun 2026 | 4y 9mo | — | 4y 10moSep 2021 - now |
2021 bear market2021 | -54.29%Jul 2021 | 2mo 4d | 1mo | 3mo 4dMay 2021 - Aug 2021 |
2017 bear market2017 | -26.59%Dec 2017 | 4d | 6d | 10dDec 2017 - Dec 2017 |
2021 bear market2021 | -26.18%Apr 2021 | 9d | 10d | 19dApr 2021 - May 2021 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ADA-USD | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -97.85% | -56.78% | -41.07% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -85.07% | -9.10% | -75.97% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -88.33% | -18.90% | -69.43% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -95.16% | -25.43% | -69.73% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -94.38% | -0.45% | -93.93% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -77.70% | -10.71% | -66.99% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 53.20% | 2.09% | +51.11% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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