When markets crash, even the most seasoned traders feel that punch-in-the-gut panic. Portfolios bleed red, faith starts to fade, and the temptation to “just sell and walk away” can feel overwhelming.
But for one analyst from Cheeky Crypto Unfiltered, the crash turned into something else, a moment of clarity. Instead of dumping his Cardano, he doubled down.
In his video, he explains exactly why he chose to hold through the chaos, and what makes Cardano, in his view, one of the most resilient projects in the entire crypto market.
The story begins during the worst part of the crash, when ADA price was free-falling, and everyone seemed to be selling.
The analyst admits he almost joined them. But instead of panic‑selling, he decided to pause and ask one simple question: why is the Cardano community still calm?
That moment of curiosity led to a complete shift in how he viewed the project. As he puts it, “That research changed how I think about resilience in crypto.”
Cardano isn’t built like most blockchains. It’s slower, yes, but deliberately so. Every part of the network was designed with scientific rigor and peer‑reviewed research, creating what the analyst calls “mission‑critical architecture.”
Five years of 100% uptime says a lot, particularly considering that industry giants like Solana and Ethereum have had their share of crashes.
His comparison is fitting: Cardano is the tortoise among horses, slow and steady but unconquered when mayhem breaks out.
The Secret Weapon: Treasury and Project Catalyst
One of Cardano most overlooked strengths is its on‑chain treasury. Every block adds funds that are later used to finance new developments, even in bear markets. This means Cardano keeps building while other projects fade when funding dries up.
Through Project Catalyst, ADA holders can propose and vote on which initiatives receive funding, a truly decentralized ecosystem that keeps evolving, no matter the market.
He compares it perfectly: “It’s like having a stash of canned food for the crypto winter.”
Moreover, the analyst highlights how Cardano governance model separates it from personality‑driven projects. The introduction of DReps (Delegated Representatives) and a Constitutional Committee allows the community to steer the protocol’s direction, not just the founder, Charles Hoskinson.
In other words, Cardano was designed to outlive its creator, making it antifragile, a system that gets stronger under pressure.
Real Utility in a Speculative World
While other chains chase hype, Cardano keeps focusing on real‑world use cases. The analyst points to its projects in Ethiopia (student IDs on blockchain), agricultural supply chains, and financial inclusion for the unbanked.
These are use cases that don’t disappear during price crashes; they give ADA staying power beyond speculation.
In one of the most personal parts of the story, the analyst recalls being up at 2 a.m., staring at his portfolio on Blofin as ADA price continued to drop. He was seconds away from selling when a friend, who had just staked more ADA convinced him to rethink it.
That conversation changed everything. He realized the network wasn’t broken, the market was. So instead of selling, he staked more ADA.
Reality Check: Staking, Resilience, Not Immunity
Over 70% of all ADA is staked, a statistic that says a lot about its community. Most holders aren’t traders chasing short‑term pumps; they’re long‑term believers supporting network security and earning passive rewards.
The analyst is quick to point out that resilience doesn’t mean invincibility. ADA price can drop, and it has, multiple times. But unlike hype‑driven coins, Cardano consistently uses bear markets to build.
In 2018, it lost 95% of its value but used that time to roll out staking and decentralization. In 2022, it dropped again, but added smart contracts and NFTs. Now in 2025, it’s expanding Hydra scaling, Ouroboros Leios, and Mithril upgrades. Each crash became a setup for growth.
The video closes with a powerful takeaway: fundamentals beat hype, every time.
The analyst compares ADA to “owning a house on solid ground, not a tent in a storm.” For him, it’s not about chasing the next big pump; it’s about holding something built to last.
Cardano may not move the fastest, but its structure, governance, and community make it one of the few projects designed to survive anything the market throws at it.