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Two weeks ago, Cardano (ADA) was trading above $1.30. Today, it sits at $0.80, having lost over 34% of its value in a sharp decline that erased critical support levels. The drop has left the token in what some might call freefall, with its recent movements resembling a "falling knife" more than a healthy market correction.

Against this backdrop, popular market analyst Peter Brandt has weighed in with his perspective. With decades of trading expertise, Brandt’s observations often carry weight among investors. His latest analysis highlights a head-and-shoulders pattern forming on ADA’s price chart. The neckline for this bearish formation was set at $0.90, a level that has already been breached, adding drama to his forecast of further losses.

Patterns like these do not form in isolation. They often signal deeper trends, and for ADA, the implications are concerning. The head-and-shoulders structure suggests that the price may fall by an amount roughly equal to the distance between the “head” of the pattern and its neckline. 

In practical terms, this could mean another 47% drop in price for the Cardano token.

The community around Cardano is optimistic and believes in the project's fundamentals, but they might be divided over how to interpret this technical signal. The pattern shows price movement - not the blockchain's underlying value - and traders often respond to such developments with caution, or sell.

Still, it is not just technical analysis at play here. The market's feeling is subdued, and ADA's struggle to hold key levels could signal waning confidence. We do not know if this will play out as predicted, but it is hard to ignore the drop below $1, and the subsequent fall below $0.90. Cardano is about to face a crucial test.

The next few weeks will show if the cryptocurrency can defy the technical outlook or if Brandt's bearish scenario unfolds as anticipated.

Financial analyst, trader and crypto enthusiast.

Gamza graduated with a degree in finance and credit with a specialization in securities and financial derivatives. He then also completed a master's program in banking and asset management.

He wants to have a hand in covering economic and fintech topics, as well as educate more people about cryptocurrencies and blockchain.