Cardano’s Inclusion in U.S. Crypto Reserve Sparks $25 Price Target Speculation for 2025

Speculation around Cardano’s (ADA) price has surged after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that it would be included in the U.S. strategic crypto reserve alongside other major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Ripple (XRP). This announcement, made on March 2, sent ADA skyrocketing by 75%, from a low of $0.6461 to a high of $1.13 before retracing slightly to $0.96 at the time of writing.

As March 7 approaches, marking the date of the first crypto summit with industry leaders, investors, and policymakers, Cardano has been a hot topic of discussion in the crypto space. Bullish speculations are now circulating on Crypto Twitter, with many suggesting that ADA could hit $25 by 2025. The upcoming summit is expected to discuss regulatory frameworks and innovations in the crypto space, including the establishment of the U.S. crypto strategic reserve.

However, Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, was caught off guard by the announcement. He revealed that he was unaware of ADA’s inclusion in the reserve until he woke up on March 2 to an inbox full of congratulatory messages. Hoskinson shared, “We knew nothing about ADA being selected for the reserve. It was news to me,” adding that the unexpected announcement left him confused.

While the price surge has led to ambitious $25 price predictions for ADA by 2025, these projections are largely speculative, as Cardano’s historical price action does not support such an extraordinary increase. The highest ADA ever reached was $3.10 in September 2021, and at the time of writing, ADA is still down by about 69% from its all-time high.

Despite this, Hoskinson tempered the enthusiasm, cautioning against blind optimism: “If you believe for a moment that your cryptocurrency will succeed just because someone attended a ‘vanity fair,’ you’re a fool.” He emphasized that a cryptocurrency’s success is not guaranteed just because it is included in a strategic reserve.

The reserve news, however, has contributed to ADA breaking out of its prolonged consolidation phase, surpassing the $0.82 resistance zone. This level has now turned into support, with the next resistance target at around $1.20, and further potential toward $1.50 if the momentum continues.

Market Research Insights: According to Kaiko, a crypto research firm, ADA’s inclusion in the U.S. reserve may not yet be fully priced in, as the token has seen significant capital inflows following the announcement. Open interest on exchanges like Bybit, OKX, and Binance has surged, indicating strong market interest. As of 2025, Cardano ETF approval has a 69% chance of happening, which could further buoy the token’s price.

With Cardano’s inclusion in the U.S. strategic crypto reserve and the possibility of a Cardano ETF approval, the ADA price might see sustained upward momentum in the coming months, but the long-term prediction of $25 remains speculative and far from certain.