# Cardano USD (ADA-USD)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/ADA-USD · data as of 2026-10-23 14:23 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, Cardano USD (ADA-USD), nexqual.com/ADA-USD" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 0.22 (-0.15% today) · US market open, as of October 23, 2026 at 14:23 UTC; quotes may be delayed. Prev close 0.21 · day 0.21–0.22 · 52w 0.14–0.69 · market cap $7.89B · CCC

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -66.5% vs S&P 500 +14.3%; 5Y -89.9% vs S&P 500 +76.8%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -66.5% | -89.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.3% | +76.8% |
| Per year | -66.5% | -36.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 62.7% | 86.1% |
| Max drawdown | -78.9% (Oct 2025→Jun 2026) | -93.2% (Oct 2021→Jun 2026) |

## Peers
XRP-USD (XRP USD) USD 1.31 +0.22% · ETH-USD (Ethereum USD) USD 2,392.5 +0.26% · XLM-USD (Stellar USD) USD 0.18 +0.40% · SHIB-USD (Shiba Inu USD) USD 0 +1.40% · DOGE-USD (Dogecoin USD) USD 0.08 +0.98%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/ADA-USD · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt