Algorand (ALGO) → Cardano (ADA)
The order runs on autopilot: the rate is locked when you create it, and the payout leaves as soon as the network confirms your transfer. No manual approval, no working hours.
Rate and amounts for ALGO → ADA
1 ALGO = 0.507456 ADA
1 ADA = 1.9706 ALGO
Rate as of Oct 1, 2026 02:30
- Orders from
- 806.6506 ALGO ≈ $100.05
- Payout network
- Cardano
- 24 hours
- −1.79%
Right now 1 ALGO gets you 0.507456 ADA; the other way round, 1 ADA is 1.9706 ALGO. Over 24 hours ALGO/ADA came in at minus 1.79%. Over the week, plus 15.97%.
The weekly range ran from 0.43648 to 0.573646 ADA, a spread of 31.43%. One order takes from 806.6506 to 80,600,000 ALGO. In dollars that is roughly $100.05.
Market capitalisation puts Algorand at No. 75 ($1.12 B) and Cardano at No. 17 ($9.19 B). Over 90 days the daily moves of ALGO and ADA correlate at 0.47 (they travel alike).
Rate and amounts for ALGO → ADA
| ALGO | ADA | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | 507.4557 | $124.04 |
| 5,000 | 2,537.28 | $620.19 |
| 10,000 | 5,074.56 | $1,240.37 |
| 50,000 | 25,372.78 | $6,201.85 |
| 100,000 | 50,745.57 | $12,403.70 |
| 500,000 | 253,727.83 | $62,018.50 |
| ADA | ALGO | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | 985.3078 | $122.21 |
| 2,000 | 3,941.23 | $488.86 |
| 5,000 | 9,853.08 | $1,222.15 |
| 20,000 | 39,412.31 | $4,888.58 |
| 50,000 | 98,530.78 | $12,221.46 |
| 200,000 | 394,123.1 | $48,885.85 |
How the ALGO → ADA exchange runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator — orders start at 806.6506 ALGO.
- Give a ADA address on Cardano and a contact for the order.
- Send ALGO on Algorand, exactly the amount the order shows.
- Nothing else is needed from you: as soon as the network confirms the transfer, the robot sends Cardano to your address. The order page shows the status.
Check this before sending ALGO
- The address network is Cardano. Sending through another network almost always means losing the transfer.
- The transfer must not be smaller than 806.6506 ALGO.
- Copy the address in full, then check its first and last characters once it is pasted.
- Send exactly the amount stated in the order: the automation matches your payment against it, and any difference sends the order back for recalculation.
How the ALGO to ADA rate has moved
high 0.573646 ADAlow 0.43648 ADA
Sep 24, 2026 02:32Oct 1, 2026 02:32
high 0.550047 ADAlow 0.422225 ADA
Aug 31, 2026 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
high 0.550047 ADAlow 0.408535 ADA
Jul 2, 2026 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
high 0.624145 ADAlow 0.25754 ADA
Oct 1, 2025 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
- 24 hours
- −1.79%
- Week
- +15.97%
- Weekly high
- 0.573646 ADA
- Weekly low
- 0.43648 ADA
- Spread
- 31.43%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Oct 1, 2026 02:27. The exchange rate is worked out separately and differs from the market one. How these numbers are counted
The ALGO/ADA spread by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Period result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 0.517056 | 0.501816 | 0.508373 | −1.79% |
| Week | 0.573646 | 0.43648 | 0.480582 | +15.97% |
| Month | 0.550047 | 0.422225 | 0.45492 | +15.48% |
| Quarter | 0.550047 | 0.408535 | 0.4653 | −7.57% |
Figures are in ADA per unit of the currency you send, taken from market data.
Daily ALGO → ADA rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | 0.506886 ADA | −7.85% |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 0.550047 ADA | +17.41% |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 0.468472 ADA | +0.65% |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 0.465461 ADA | +3.47% |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 0.449843 ADA | −1.6% |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 0.457174 ADA | +4.56% |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 0.437217 ADA | −0.9% |
Market data: ALGO and ADA
Algorand ALGO- Price
- $0.124037
- 24 hours
- −1.45%
- Week
- +17.08%
- Market cap
- $1.12 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $161.55 M
- Rank by cap
- #75
- In circulation
- 9.06 B ALGO
- All-time high
- $3.56
Cardano ADA- Price
- $0.244842
- 24 hours
- +0.34%
- Week
- +2.4%
- Market cap
- $9.19 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $466.83 M
- Rank by cap
- #17
- In circulation
- 37.54 B ADA
- All-time high
- $3.09
Source: CoinGecko, Oct 1, 2026 02:27.
Algorand and Cardano: how they differ
| Algorand (ALGO) | Cardano (ADA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | ALGO | ADA |
| In circulation | 9.06 B ALGO | 37.54 B ADA |
| Market cap | $1.12 B | $9.19 B |
| Rank by cap | #75 | #17 |
| Type | — | coin of its own network |
| Launched | — | 2017 |
| Built by | — | Charles Hoskinson |
| Consensus | — | Proof of Stake (Ouroboros) |
| Block | — | ~20 sec |
| Supply cap | — | 45 B ADA |
| Privacy | — | transfers are public |
Daily moves of ALGO and ADA over the quarter link at 0.47 (they travel alike).
Why people take the ALGO → ADA route
- Fuel for CardanoWithout Cardano you cannot pay for a transfer or a contract call in Cardano — the coin is needed for anything that happens in that ecosystem.
- Different basketsDaily moves of ALGO and ADA over 90 days link at 0.47 (they travel alike) — the weaker the link, the less a portfolio rests on one coin.
- It works both waysThe ADA → ALGO direction is open as well — going back into ALGO takes the same route and the same automation.
Common questions: ALGO → ADA
What rate does ALGO to ADA run at?
As of Oct 1, 2026 02:30 it is 1 ALGO = 0.507456 ADA. The figure updates on its own, and the calculator always shows the current one. On the market that is around $0.124246.
What amounts does ALGO → ADA accept?
From 806.6506 to 80,600,000 ALGO per order. The floor is roughly $100.05.
Why can I not swap less than 806.6506 ALGO?
The network fee and the handling do not depend on the amount. On a transfer below 806.6506 ALGO they eat a noticeable share of it, and the swap stops making sense for either side.
Is anything charged on top of the rate?
No. The payout is already worked out at the rate in the calculator. Separately you pay only the network fee for sending ALGO, and the blockchain takes that one.
How long does swapping ALGO for ADA take?
The clock starts with confirmations: as soon as Algorand confirms your transfer, the order goes out for payout with no operator involved. After that the timing is set by how busy the network is — which is the difference between quick and instant.
Which network will ADA arrive in?
Cardano arrives in its own Cardano network — a plain ADA address is all you need.
What happens if the rate moves while I am paying?
Nothing: the rate is locked in the order and holds for as long as the order is alive. It is recalculated only if the payment arrives late or for a different amount — so send the exact sum, and send it promptly.
What did the ALGO to ADA rate do over the month?
Over the month, plus 15.48%: a low of 0.422225, a high of 0.550047, an average of 0.45492 ADA per 1 ALGO.
Can I swap back, ADA for ALGO?
Yes, the reverse is open too: 1 ADA = 1.9706 ALGO. The link to switch sits under the calculator.
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