Cardano's price has surged 80% over the past 30 days, reaching a five-month high of $0.59 on November 11.
The recent rally has been driven primarily by retail investors, according to on-chain data.
The surge in price follows recent developments in US crypto regulations.
Gary Gensler's resignation as SEC chairman has sparked hope among investors, including those who steered clear of Cardano in the past, fearing future regulatory battles.
Charles Hoskinson, Cardano's founder, plans to work closely with the incoming Trump administration to create a solid regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency industry.
An Input Output Global (IOG) policy division dedicated to crypto regulation will be established to influence key lawmakers and advocate for a clearer and more balanced approach to regulations.
While currently driven by retail optimism, Cardano's price could continue to rise if the expected upcoming regulatory framework is favorable.
However, Cardano remains down 81% from its all-time high, which raises questions about its ability to reclaim previous peaks, particularly in the face of significant competition from crypto giants like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
In the short term, Cardano could experience some retracement, with its yearly inflation rate and overbought state adding some selling pressure.
The larger question for long-term holders revolves around regulatory developments and whether they provide the necessary confidence boost to propel ADA price closer to its former highs.