Crypto technician Ali Martinez, known on X as @ali_charts, set off a fresh round of Cardano (ADA) chatter today when he tweeted a clear short-term bullish roadmap: “Next key targets for Cardano $ADA are $1.15 and $1.25!” The chart he shared shows recent strength and the horizontal resistance zones that traders are now watching closely.
At the time of writing, ADA is trading just under the dollar mark, roughly $0.90 on major exchanges, after a steady recovery from midsummer lows. That puts ADA within striking distance of the first major resistance band analysts have been eyeing.
Martinez’s analysis focuses on a classic technical story: ADA has cleared several near-term hurdles and is pressing into higher-timeframe resistance near $1.15. According to technicians, that level has acted as a recurring ceiling during prior rallies and rejections; a clean weekly close above it would be a strong bullish signal and open the way toward the $1.25–$1.50 zone next. Several analysts echo this view, calling $1.15 a “make-or-break” pivot for the next leg up.
Other chartists point to measured-move targets and Fibonacci extensions that cluster between $1.15 and $1.78, with longer-term upside scenarios stretching into multi-dollar territory if broader market momentum and on-chain demand continue to align. Those targets are conditional, technicals, volume confirmation, and macro risk sentiment will all need to cooperate.
On-chain and Market Tone
It isn’t just pretty candlesticks. Recent on-chain snapshots and exchange flow data (summarized by analysts) indicate increased accumulation from larger addresses, often a bullish sign when whales buy into consolidation phases. That wave of accumulation helped push ADA through the mid-$0.70s and toward the current price band. If larger holders continue to add, it could reduce available liquidity into any upward move and make breakouts more decisive.
At the same time, market indicators are mixed: some technical services show neutral-to-bullish short-term momentum while sentiment gauges remain cautious, meaning false breakouts are still possible if macro headlines or BTC weakness trigger broad selling.
Bull case: Clean breakout to $1.15 then $1.25+: If ADA holds above the $0.94–$0.96 zone and volumes pick up, bulls could push through the $1.15 ceiling. A confirmed break with follow-through would likely target $1.25 and then the $1.50–$1.80 band identified by some technicians. This path requires steady BTC strength and rising altcoin appetite.
Bear case: Rejection and retest of support: If ADA is rejected at $1.15 (or fails to hold the $0.94 pivot) we could see a quick retracement toward stronger support levels in the $0.60–$0.80 range. Historically, rejections from mid-cycle resistance have produced rapid pullbacks, so risk management is crucial for traders expecting a breakout.
Ali Martinez’s call for $1.15 and $1.25 as the “next key targets” has put a spotlight on the price band that many traders already consider pivotal. ADA’s current recovery gives that thesis a live test; a clean, volume-backed breakout would validate the bullish path; a swift rejection would remind the market that resistance still bites. As always, traders should balance technical setups with risk controls; the crypto market can pivot fast.
