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Cardano's Leios Testnet and Whale Buying Spark ADA Price Rebound
Cardano's ADA price has seen a recent rebound, and it's not just about the price action. The bigger story is a mix of network upgrades, whale accumulation, and a regulatory date that's getting closer.
The Cardano Leios testnet is becoming the key catalyst for this narrative shift. Input Output Global confirmed the launch of Leios testnet in June 2026, which aims to provide a 10x to 65x improvement in performance, with potential for 1,000+ transactions per second by the end of 2026.
The whale buying activity has also increased, with over 240 million ADA accumulated by whales in five days. This accumulation happened alongside a roughly 22% rebound in the ADA price.