Over the course of the weekend Cardano surpassed Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash and even Monero to become the most talked-about cryptocurrency. A series of ecosystem advancements, community discussions and fundamental changes in its DeFi narrative are linked to the increase in conversation volume. Charles Hoskinson's audacious plan to exchange $100 million worth of ADA for Bitcoin and stablecoins is the main source of the growing popularity of the asset.

The Cardano DeFi market is supercharged by offering more infrastructure support and deeper liquidity. The long-term value of ADA and its strategic placement within the changing DeFi landscape have been hotly debated in social media and forums as a result of this move. The increasing activity in Cardano's staking pools and the network's ongoing capacity to produce competitive staking rewards are fueling the flames.

ADA continues to draw developers and organizations seeking reliable Layer-1 infrastructure because of its low transaction costs and enhanced scalability. The coin's significance has been further increased by the introduction of new enterprise-grade products under the Cardano ecosystem, which are aimed at both NFT marketplaces and actual business integrations.

Adoption of smart contracts and growing interest in ADA-based NFTs have coincided with these announcements, supporting the idea that Cardano is an ecosystem with actual economic activity rather than merely a slow mover. Nonetheless, ADA continues to face pressure on the technical front. After recently falling below its 200 EMA, the asset's price is currently trading close to $0.62, a critical support level.

This could have more negative effects if it is broken. However, RSI indicators point to oversold conditions, so a brief rebound is still possible. Other coins that made headlines at the same time included Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Chainlink and Monero.

The ongoing privacy controversy, strong fundamentals driving Chainlink's bullish momentum and high trading volume and breakout speculation are driving BCH's rally. But for the time being, Cardano is in the news — not because of its price movement but because it controls the conversation and demonstrates how vibrant, dynamic and divisive its ecosystem is.