- Cardano ADA October outlook rises with stablecoin staking and DeFi adoption
- Franklin Templeton runs a Cardano node adding Wall Street weight to ADA’s case
- ETF approval odds near 90% make Cardano ADA a blue chip contender this month
Cardano is entering October with multiple catalysts that position it as one of the most closely watched altcoins in the market. Stablecoin staking is rolling out, founder Charles Hoskinson is engaging with U.S. regulators, an ETF decision window is open later this month, and Franklin Templeton is now running a Cardano node. Let’s get into them one by one.
Reason 1: Stablecoin on Cardano Begins to Build Liquidity
Cardano is launching stablecoin staking through a new protocol called Minotaur. This lets users earn rewards on stablecoins, which are less volatile than regular crypto.
The Cardano Foundation committed an “eight-figure” ADA allocation to stablecoin liquidity to improve on- and off-ramps over the next 6 to 12 months. Ecosystem trackers show ~$38–39 million in stablecoins on Cardano today, including USDM, USDA, iUSD and DJED. This combination gives DeFi on Cardano a clearer path to deeper liquidity and lower slippage for users who prefer dollar-pegged assets.
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Reason 2: Hoskinson engages with U.S. policymakers
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson joined a Senate Banking Committee roundtable with top crypto companies like Ripple, Coinbase, and Kraken.
The discussions focused on policy engagement matters for on-exchange listings, compliance touchpoints and institutional comfort; the parts of adoption that rarely move price in a day but set the rails for capital to arrive.
Reason 3: Cardano ETF path gains definition after SEC streamlines crypto ETFs
Grayscale filed an S-1 for a Grayscale Cardano Trust ETF in August 2025. And in late September, the SEC streamlined crypto-ETF approvals, shortening timelines for qualifying products and prompting a wave of revised filings.
The chance of a Cardano ETF being approved is now around 96%, according to PolyMarket. The SEC recently asked issuers to withdraw filings to follow new rules, which could actually speed up approvals. Final decisions on ADA ETFs, like Grayscale and Tuttle Capital, are expected by October 26, 2025. If approved, ETFs could bring billions in new investment.
Reason 4: Franklin Templeton validates institutional participation
Franklin Templeton lists Cardano among the networks where its Digital Assets team runs node infrastructure.
Running nodes strengthens security and decentralization and signals operational confidence from a manager with >$1.5 trillion AUM. This is a different level of participation than a marketing partnership and supports the “institutional adoption of ADA” narrative with an auditable footprint.
Related: Top 5 Altcoins to Soar After SEC ETFs Decisions in October
Cardano Price Context for October 2025
Currently, ADA is in a corrective phase and has not yet broken key resistance levels. So far, the price has only made a small three-wave bounce, which is not enough to confirm a strong upward trend. Until ADA completes a full five-wave move and establishes a clear higher low, another dip is possible, potentially down to around $0.71–$0.75.
If bulls defend support and push the price above resistance at $0.84, the next focus would be near $0.92. While a rise to $2 is not impossible, the current structure hints that ADA needs strong momentum and confirmation before such a target becomes realistic.
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