Cardano Could Soar 2,478%, Crypto Analyst Says in Bold New Prediction

• MinSwap CMO Mintern forecasts Cardano will hit $10 target price during 2026
• Prediction requires 2,478% rally from current $0.3878 level to reach milestone
• Hoskinson points to Midnight launch, Leios upgrade and CLARITY Act as drivers

A prominent Cardano community member has published an extremely bullish price forecast for ADA, predicting the token could surge into double digits during 2026. Mintern, who serves as Chief Meme Officer for Cardano-based DEX MinSwap, stated that next year will be highly favorable for the blockchain and its native token.

As 2025 approaches its conclusion, crypto analysts have begun releasing price forecasts for the coming year. This follows a largely disappointing performance in 2025 despite widespread expectations for strong rallies. Cardano’s price has fallen 43.7% this year, leaving it 87.52% below its all-time high of $3.10.

$10 Target Requires 2,478% Price Increase

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has openly accused certain institutions of manipulating the market and suppressing prices during the current cycle. With only a few weeks remaining in 2025, Mintern expressed strong optimism about the coming year and predicted a surge to $10 for ADA.

The $10 projection has circulated in Cardano circles before, with analysts including Dan Gambardello and Ssebi outlining similar targets. However, while earlier predictions remained unfulfilled, Mintern asserts the move could materialize as early as next year. From the current price of $0.3878, ADA would need to rally 2,478% to reach the $10 level.

Mintern did not provide detailed technical analysis to support his prediction. His comments align with growing sentiment among community members who believe Cardano is entering a transformative development phase.

Hoskinson offered insight into upcoming catalysts over the weekend. He stated that the privacy-focused Midnight sidechain will “kill it” next year. The team also plans to launch the Leios scalability upgrade and continue advancing the Cardano DeFi ecosystem in 2026.

Hoskinson believes the U.S. Congress will pass the CLARITY Act by 2026, describing it as a key catalyst that could encourage major technology companies to adopt cryptocurrency.

This regulatory milestone could drive Bitcoin to $250,000 by year-end, triggering a rally that lifts altcoin prices. Hoskinson predicts the total crypto market could surge to a $10 trillion valuation once the CLARITY Act becomes law.