Cardano’s native cryptocurrency was at the forefront of gains this time last week; however, in the past few days, it has lost momentum and given back part of its recent advance.

Despite the retreat, many analysts remain optimistic that a fresh uptrend is knocking at the door, while others argue that an ascent would depend on reclaiming a critical level.

‘Game On’ Under This Condition

As of this writing, ADA trades at around $0.21 (per CoinGecko), representing a 3% decline over the past 7 days and a 16% plunge from the local top of more than $0.25 seen less than a week ago.

Regardless of the slump, X user Jesse Olson recently opined that the asset still looks strong after its 4-hour chart has flipped bullish again. He noted that the price headed south and hit four out of four targets, found support, and wondered whether this means a new rally is about to begin.

Sssebi, who often touches on ADA, also chipped in. The analyst observed that the asset’s latest performance and suggested that a weekly close above the key line of around $0.21 would signal “game on.”

The asset’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) reinforces the bullish predictions. The ratio slipped to nearly 30, meaning that ADA is quite close to entering oversold territory, which is often a precursor to an incoming rally. The technical analysis tool measures the speed and magnitude of recent price changes and ranges from 0 to 100, where anything below 30 is considered a buying opportunity.

ADA’s latest exchange netflow should also be added to the list of optimistic factors. Over the past several days, outflows have exceeded inflows, signaling that some investors have abandoned centralized platforms and flocked to self-custody, thereby lowering immediate selling pressure.

Looking ‘Horrible?’

Contrary to the prevailing bullish stance, X user Rand Group made a rather pessimistic prediction. The analyst claimed that ADA has been lagging significantly behind the rest of the market and noted its rejection at $0.25. That said, they suggested it is currently looking “horrible.”

Some users commenting on

“Fair point, it’s surprised people before.”

Source: CryptoPotato