Cardano Active Addresses Surge 14% as CME Launches 24/7 Crypto Trading on May 29

According to on-chain data and CME Group announcements, Cardano (ADA) active addresses climbed 14% to 17,500 following CME's rollout of 24/7 cryptocurrency futures and options trading effective May 29, 2026. The upgrade provides institutional traders with around-the-clock access to regulated derivatives markets, with only a brief weekly maintenance break.

Simultaneously, the 10M–100M ADA whale cohort increased its supply share from 36.48% to 37.23% over three weeks, according to blockchain data, signaling accumulation despite recent price softening. CME had already listed Cardano futures in standard and micro sizes in February, establishing a direct derivatives pipeline into regulated markets.