Tezos (XTZ) → 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 XTZ → ADA
1 XTZ = 1.2803 ADA
1 ADA = 0.781057 XTZ
Rate as of Oct 1, 2026 06:20
- Orders from
- 321.4959 XTZ ≈ $101.23
- Payout network
- Cardano
- 24 hours
- +0.31%
Current maths: 1.2803 ADA for every XTZ, and 0.781057 XTZ per ADA in reverse. Over 24 hours XTZ/ADA came in at plus 0.31%. Over the week, minus 6.8%.
The weekly range ran from 1.2331 to 1.374 ADA, a spread of 11.42%. One order takes from 321.4959 to 31,800,000 XTZ. In dollars that is roughly $101.23.
Market capitalisation puts Tezos at No. 137 ($345.49 M) and Cardano at No. 17 ($9.24 B). Over 90 days the daily moves of XTZ and ADA correlate at 0.68 (they travel alike).
Rate and amounts for XTZ → ADA
| XTZ | ADA | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | 640.1583 | $157.43 |
| 2,000 | 2,560.63 | $629.73 |
| 5,000 | 6,401.58 | $1,574.32 |
| 20,000 | 25,606.33 | $6,297.28 |
| 50,000 | 64,015.83 | $15,743.20 |
| 200,000 | 256,063.33 | $62,972.80 |
| ADA | XTZ | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | 390.5284 | $122.96 |
| 2,000 | 1,562.11 | $491.85 |
| 5,000 | 3,905.28 | $1,229.63 |
| 20,000 | 15,621.14 | $4,918.53 |
| 50,000 | 39,052.84 | $12,296.33 |
| 200,000 | 156,211.35 | $49,185.33 |
How the XTZ → ADA exchange runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator — orders start at 321.4959 XTZ.
- Give a ADA address on Cardano and a contact for the order.
- Send XTZ on Tezos, 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 XTZ
- The address network is Cardano. Sending through another network almost always means losing the transfer.
- The transfer must not be smaller than 321.4959 XTZ.
- 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 XTZ to ADA rate has moved
high 1.374 ADAlow 1.2331 ADA
Sep 24, 2026 06:21Oct 1, 2026 06:21
high 1.605 ADAlow 1.0337 ADA
Aug 31, 2026 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
high 1.605 ADAlow 0.997882 ADA
Jul 2, 2026 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
high 1.6381 ADAlow 0.817668 ADA
Oct 1, 2025 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
- 24 hours
- +0.31%
- Week
- −6.8%
- Weekly high
- 1.374 ADA
- Weekly low
- 1.2331 ADA
- Spread
- 11.42%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Oct 1, 2026 05:57. The exchange rate is worked out separately and differs from the market one. How these numbers are counted
The XTZ/ADA spread by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Period result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 1.3159 | 1.2669 | 1.2862 | +0.31% |
| Week | 1.374 | 1.2331 | 1.2904 | −6.8% |
| Month | 1.605 | 1.0337 | 1.2466 | +17.05% |
| Quarter | 1.605 | 0.997882 | 1.2259 | −6.71% |
Figures are in ADA per unit of the currency you send, taken from market data.
Daily XTZ → ADA rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | 1.2808 ADA | +1.09% |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 1.267 ADA | +0.67% |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 1.2586 ADA | −2.89% |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 1.2961 ADA | +0.96% |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 1.2837 ADA | −4.2% |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 1.3399 ADA | −1.62% |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 1.3619 ADA | −0.43% |
Market data: XTZ and ADA
Tezos XTZ- Price
- $0.314864
- 24 hours
- +1.39%
- Week
- −2.1%
- Market cap
- $345.49 M
- 24-hour turnover
- $8.52 M
- Rank by cap
- #137
- In circulation
- 1.1 B XTZ
- All-time high
- $9.12
Cardano ADA- Price
- $0.246218
- 24 hours
- +1.07%
- Week
- +3.36%
- Market cap
- $9.24 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $478.76 M
- Rank by cap
- #17
- In circulation
- 37.54 B ADA
- All-time high
- $3.09
Source: CoinGecko, Oct 1, 2026 05:57.
Tezos and Cardano: how they differ
| Tezos (XTZ) | Cardano (ADA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | XTZ | ADA |
| Type | coin of its own network | coin of its own network |
| Launched | 2018 | 2017 |
| Built by | Arthur Breitman, Kathleen Breitman | Charles Hoskinson |
| Consensus | Liquid Proof of Stake | Proof of Stake (Ouroboros) |
| Privacy | transfers are public | transfers are public |
| In circulation | 1.1 B XTZ | 37.54 B ADA |
| Market cap | $345.49 M | $9.24 B |
| Rank by cap | #137 | #17 |
| Block | — | ~20 sec |
| Supply cap | — | 45 B ADA |
Daily moves of XTZ and ADA over the quarter link at 0.68 (they travel alike).
Why people take the XTZ → 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 XTZ and ADA over 90 days link at 0.68 (they travel alike) — the weaker the link, the less a portfolio rests on one coin.
- It works both waysThe ADA → XTZ direction is open as well — going back into XTZ takes the same route and the same automation.
Common questions: XTZ → ADA
What rate does XTZ to ADA run at?
As of Oct 1, 2026 06:20 it is 1 XTZ = 1.2803 ADA. The figure updates on its own, and the calculator always shows the current one. On the market that is around $0.315237.
What amounts does XTZ → ADA accept?
From 321.4959 to 31,800,000 XTZ per order. The floor is roughly $101.23.
Why can I not swap less than 321.4959 XTZ?
The network fee and the handling do not depend on the amount. On a transfer below 321.4959 XTZ 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 XTZ, and the blockchain takes that one.
How long does swapping XTZ for ADA take?
The clock starts with confirmations: as soon as Tezos 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 XTZ to ADA rate do over the month?
Over the month, plus 17.05%: a low of 1.0337, a high of 1.605, an average of 1.2466 ADA per 1 XTZ.
Can I swap back, ADA for XTZ?
Yes, the reverse is open too: 1 ADA = 0.781041 XTZ. The link to switch sits under the calculator.
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