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Cardano DeFi Sector Slumps Amidst Price Rally
Cardano's decentralized finance (DeFi) sector is facing challenges despite a recent price rally. According to data from DeFiLlama, the total value locked (TVL) in Cardano's DeFi ecosystem dropped by 16.17% over the past 24 hours. This decline came even as the price of ADA surged around 10%.
The TVL plummeted from $64.83 million on August 20, 2026, to $54.35 million in the same timeframe. This divergence between DeFi activity and price momentum may signal short-term liquidity outflows and increased risk for DeFi projects on Cardano.