June was not kind to Cardano’s native token, whose price briefly crashed below $0.14, marking the lowest point since 2020.

Fortunately for the bulls, the asset started July on the right foot, temporarily recovering to roughly $0.20, and is currently trading at around $0.17, representing a 14% increase over two weeks.

It will be interesting to see whether ADA can extend its positive momentum in the following months and reclaim the major milestone of $1 before the end of the year. Below is the perspective of three of the most widely used AI-powered chatbots.

Possible But Quite Difficult Task

ChatGPT estimated that ADA could reach $1 sometime this year, but warned that this will be extremely challenging given current levels. OpenAI’s platform claimed that the biggest problem is usage, noting that Cardano’s ecosystem and activity still look small relative to the valuation needed for such a milestone.

“$1 is possible only in a full bull scenario — Bitcoin strong, altcoins rotating, ETF optimism rising, and Cardano showing real DeFi/stablecoin growth. A more realistic recovery path would first be $0.30–$0.50. If ADA clears that zone with volume, then $0.75–$1 becomes a serious target. If the broader market stays weak, ADA may struggle even to reclaim $0.30,” it stated.

Perplexity also didn’t rule out the possibility, but argued that an explosion of that magnitude would require three things to happen simultaneously: Bitcoin-led market strength, a clear acceleration in the Cardano ecosystem, and a major re-rating of large-cap altcoins.

The chatbot claimed that the most realistic scenario for ADA this year is to reach a maximum of $0.80, as it could spend parts of the year closer to $0.30-$0.50, especially if catalysts like CME futures, Hydra, and improved DeFi usage start to matter more.

Uphill Battle

Google’s Gemini said an ascent to $1 for ADA in 2026 is mathematically possible but highly improbable. The chatbot addressed the ongoing problems of Cardano, which continues to struggle with user growth, DeFi traction, and actual daily transaction volume compared to its competitors like Solana and Ethereum.

Moreover, Gemini touched upon Charles Hoskinson’s recent statements, which have posed hurdles to ADA’s price action. Recall that Cardano’s founder shocked the community last month when he said he’s “taking a break” and warned of an upcoming “wave of failures in the ecosystem.”

“>”Hoskinson is known for his unfiltered, highly transparent communication style. While his supporters praise his honesty, markets hate uncertainty. Right now, Cardano is going through a painful transition phase, and Hoskinson’s public commentary is magnifying those growing pains,” Gemini stated.

Source: CryptoPotato