Buy Cardano

How and where to buy Cardano (ADA)

Kraken

Our recommendation

Price for 1 ADA = $0.5118

including 0.99% fees

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Best places to buy Cardano

2025-11-15T05:00:22.04714+00:00

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Bitget

For traders
Low fees
Easy to use
Many features
No US access
Not for beginners

Payment methods

Bank

Price for 1 ADA

$0.5079

Lowest price

including 0.09% fees

Go to Bitget

Our recommendation

Kraken

Regulated exchange
High security
Easy to use
Many features

Payment methods

Bank

Price for 1 ADA

$0.5118

including 0.99% fees

Go to Kraken

Binance

Low fees
Many features
No US access
Not for beginners

Payment methods

Bank

Price for 1 ADA

$0.5079

including 0.1% fees

Go to Binance

OKX

Regulated exchange
Low fees
Easy to use
Many features
No US access
Poor customer support

Payment methods

Bank

Price for 1 ADA

$0.5090

including 0.35% fees

Go to OKX

Bitstamp

Regulated exchange
High security
Not for beginners

Payment methods

Bank

Price for 1 ADA

$0.5097

including 0.5% fees

Go to Bitstamp

Coinbase

Regulated exchange
High security
Easy to use
Many features
High fees
Poor customer support

Payment methods

Bank

Price for 1 ADA

$0.5142

including 1.49% fees

Go to Coinbase

Prices last updated at 2025-11-15T05:00:22.04714+00:00,
Source: Exchange APIs

Step-by-step: How to buy Cardano

Create an account at a crypto exchange

Create an account at Kraken (our recommendation) or Bitget (currently offering the lowest ADA price). Sign up with email and password. In most cases, the next step is an identity verification process, so it’s best to have your ID card or passport ready.

Add a payment method

Add your preferred payment method to your account. Depending on the exchange, you can choose between credit card, bank transfer, or instant payment options. Some exchanges also support PayPal or Apple Pay, although these usually come with slightly higher fees.

Select Cardano (ADA) to buy

Navigate to the buy or trading section and select Cardano (ADA) from the list of available cryptocurrencies. Alternatively, you can type “Cardano” into the search bar. Some exchanges also offer different order types, such as market or limit orders.

Enter amount & complete purchase

Enter the amount in dollars you want to use to buy Cardano and review the transaction details such as fees and exchange rate. Confirm the purchase, and within a few seconds, the purchased coins will be credited to your account.

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When should I buy Cardano?

Whether it’s a good time to buy Cardano depends on various factors — and there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. However, here are a few indicators that may currently support or argue against buying ADA. Note: This is not financial advice. Always do your own research.

Neutral

Momentum

Our momentum indicator currently shows a neutral signal for Cardano (ADA), suggesting an unclear market direction. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) for Cardano is at a neutral level. The Fear & Greed Index currently shows fear, which has often been a buying opportunity in the past. Over the past 30 days, the price trend of Cardano has been falling, which may be a warning signal for a downward movement.

Current price

$0.51

All-time high

Sep 02, 2021

$3.09

↓-83.56%

18/30 days

Price trend

Negative

FearGreed

Fear & Greed Index

Fear

32.7

BuySell

Relative Strength Index

Neutral

NegativePositive

News sentiment

Neutral

Most relevant Cardano news

NEGATIVE2025-10-29T15:29:22+00:00•coindesk.com

Cardano Falls Below Key Support as Institutional Investors Pull Back

80/100

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What's Next for ETH, XRP, ADA, SOL as Trump Dangles a $2K ‘Tariff Dividend'

75/100

NEGATIVE2025-10-30T17:46:43+00:00•coindesk.com

Cardano's ADA Drops Amid Report of Whales Offloading $100M in Tokens

60/100

POSITIVE2025-10-26T12:55:22+00:00•coindesk.com

Bitcoin Tops $113K, SOL, ADA, ETH Jump as US–China Trade Progress Lifts Risk Appetite

55/100

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Buying Cardano: One-time or dollar-cost averaging (DCA)?

One-time investment

With a one-time investment, you invest your entire planned amount in Cardano (ADA) all at once and hold your position for the long term. The idea behind this strategy is simple: “Time in the market beats timing the market.” In other words, staying invested as long as possible is often better than trying to find the perfect entry point.

Buy ADA on Kraken

Your profit

+24.75%

+$495.04

Deposited

$2,000

One-time

Price for 1 ADA

$0.41

Portfolio value

$2,495.04

Dollar-cost averaging (DCA)

With dollar-cost averaging, you automatically invest a fixed amount into Cardano (ADA) each month. This strategy helps you benefit from price fluctuations—sometimes buying cheaper, sometimes more expensive—ultimately averaging out your entry price over time. The key advantage: you don't need to worry about finding the “right time” to invest.

Start DCA on Kraken

Your profit

+15.39%

+$307.86

Deposited

$54/month

37 months

Avg. price for 1 ADA

$0.51

Portfolio value

$2,307.86

Start date	1 year ago	2 years ago	3 years ago	4 years ago	5 years ago
One-time	↑+42.52%	↑+67.06%	↑+24.75%	↓-74.12%	↑+443.12%
DCA plan	↓-25.32%	↓-4.91%	↑+15.39%	↑+4.01%	↑+8.64%

Start date

1 year ago

2 years ago

3 years ago

4 years ago

5 years ago

One-time

↑+42.52%

↑+67.06%

↑+24.75%

↓-74.12%

↑+443.12%

DCA plan

↓-25.32%

↓-4.91%

↑+15.39%

↑+4.01%

↑+8.64%

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