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– On the other hand, the share of the smallest market participants, which are popularly called shrimp, significantly decreased.

In just three weeks, wallets with balances of 100 ADA tokens or less dropped 22.06 thousand ADA to zero their balances. With the modest size of these accounts, this outflow of funds is equivalent to nearly $8K. This suggests a growing concentration, which may indicate a long-term belief in appreciation among major holders despite recent fluctuations.

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Frequently Asked Questions: What important steps is Cardano taking in Japan right now? Charles Hoskinson is actively pursuing activities in Japan (including the Midnight presentation in Sapporo on January 25, 2026), promoting Midnight’s privacy layer as a key element for widespread adoption.

How big have Cardano whales become?

Larger holders (addresses from 100,000 to 100 million ADA) have added about 454.7 million ADA in two months (from the end of November 2025 to January 2026), which is about $161 million at current exchange rates.

Why are crypto whales buying and retail investors selling?

blockchain data points to a divergence: big players are seeing undervaluation (ADA is down ~19% in 60 days, but has shown little growth since the beginning of the year), taking positions in anticipation of triggers such as the launch of Midnight.

Is this a positive sign for the long-term value of Cardano (ADA)?

In the long term, the continued build-up of positions by large holders looks promising. The Japanese focus (emphasis on confidentiality and institutional involvement) shows confidence in the fundamentals of the project.

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