One of Cardano's most vocal proponents just dropped his exit strategy—and it's got the entire community talking.
The Holding Pattern
This ADA maximalist isn't selling a single token until specific fundamental milestones hit. We're talking ecosystem adoption metrics that would make even traditional finance raise an eyebrow.
The Trigger Points
When asked about his price targets? He just smirked and mentioned numbers that would require institutional money flooding in—something Wall Street still claims will 'never happen' while quietly accumulating positions.
The Ultimate Paradox
Here's the cynical finance jab: The same institutions that mock crypto are probably building the exact infrastructure this bull awaits before dumping his bags on them. Poetic justice at its finest.
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Right now,
Cardano sits at a risk score of 36, which he classifies as a "moderate buy." This puts ADA in a pre-bull market phase. However, Gambardello warned that the change to higher risk levels can happen quickly.
For instance, two cycles ago, Cardano jumped from a score of 34 to 76 in only a few weeks, while its price shot from about $0.09 to nearly $0.59. He said investors should expect this kind of speed again and prepare their exits before the market accelerates.
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The $1 to $3 Range for Long-Term Cardano Buyers
He also pointed out that holders do not need to wait for 75 before taking profits. Particularly, for long-term ADA buyers, the $1 to $3 range is already an ideal spot to sell portions of their holdings.
Many investors accumulated at much lower prices, and securing gains between $1.40 and $2.00 makes sense after years of waiting. Gambardello said he will likely do the same, using that range to lock in profits even before higher alerts trigger.
However, he noted that his most exciting moment would be the moment Cardano breaks above its all-time high of $3.1, attained in September 2021. Once ADA clears the $3 mark, Gambardello said he will focus on how price interacts with the risk score.
Notably, if the risk level pushes toward 75 as ADA hits new highs, this will act as his strongest signal to sell aggressively. He noted that history shows ADA rarely sustains momentum once it enters that risk zone. However, Gambardello had predicted a possible run to $10.
For additional context, he compared ADA's setup with Ethereum's. Currently,
Ethereum carries a risk score of 49, but in past cycles it has climbed to 75 in a matter of weeks. This same burst of speed could also apply to ADA, which is why he places so much importance on planning ahead.
Essentially, Gambardello noted that discipline matters more than emotion. He plans to take some profits between $1 and $3, but once Cardano hits a risk score of 75, he will start selling in a structured way. He urged investors to set up their own plans now instead of waiting for the rally.
