The recent buzz around Cardano has sparked renewed interest and debate among cryptocurrency enthusiasts. As noted by Dan Gambardello, the discussion centers around a rumored meeting between Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson and Elon Musk.

Due to this speculation, more research has been conducted over Cardano’s markets and its standing compared to other coins. One of the significant issues that have emerged is the low performance of Cardano against such digital assets as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Despite facing negativity and misconceptions about its user base, Cardano has demonstrated resilience.

A recent crypto poll by BitPanda highlighted Cardano’s strong community engagement, even with fewer users in certain snapshots. This suggests genuine and substantial support for Cardano, countering claims of artificial bot activity.

The rumor about Hoskinson meeting Musk at the latter’s ranch has added a layer of intrigue. Social media posts by Hoskinson hinted at a potential collaboration, which some speculate might involve SpaceX and Cardano working together on digital identity solutions.

Although the meeting remains unconfirmed, this speculation is fueling interest in the potential synergies between Cardano’s technology and Musk’s ventures.

Looking at the current market dynamics, Cardano’s performance appears relatively stable compared to Bitcoin, which has slowed down but remains steady. However, Cardano has not seen the same gains as during the 2021 bull market.

This situation echoes previous cycles where both Cardano and Bitcoin experienced dips and recoveries, with Cardano’s declines often more pronounced. To regain bullish sentiment, Cardano needs to break above critical moving averages, namely the 20-day and 50-day lines. Success in this area could signal the start of a new bullish trend.

The price tested an upper trend line, suggesting a possible breakout toward the 50-cent range. The momentum oscillator on the daily chart shows that Cardano might have found a bottom after being oversold.

ADA/USD 1-day price chart, Source: Trading view

As at press time, Cardano’s price stands at $0.3393, with a 24-hour trading volume of approximately $198 million. The 1-day RSI reads 40.69, hinting at potential oversold conditions but not yet signaling an immediate reversal. Additionally, the 1-day MACD is trading below the signal line, suggesting the possibility of further downward momentum in the short term.