Cardano DeFi 2026 TVL Gap: Hoskinson Plans Bitcoin and XRP Integration

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says 2026 is pivotal for DeFi, aiming to close the market cap–TVL gap and pursue Bitcoin/XRP integration amid market pressure.

Rich by Coin

2026-01-13

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Charles Hoskinson, Cardano’s founder, sees 2026 as crucial for DeFi, addressing the gap between Cardano’s market cap and total value locked. Plans include integrating Bitcoin and XRP. The project is under market pressure, showing weak follow-through after a recent rebound. Traders are watching Cardano’s ability to sustain a short-term bounce or fall back into a downtrend.

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Cardano’s founder, Charles Hoskinson, reported a $2.5 billion loss in paper value over four years. He blamed regulatory issues and political interference for harming retail investors in crypto.