Swap Cardano (ADA) for DAI
The calculator does the maths at the live rate, the page lists the limits and the timing. Your rate is locked the moment the order is created.
Rate as of Nov 1, 2026 17:19
- Orders from
- 984.3925 ADA ≈ $190.32
- Payout network
- Dai
- 24 hours
- +0.4%
Today ADA goes for 0.19434 DAI, and DAI goes for 5.1456 ADA. Market over 24 hours: ADA against DAI plus 0.4%. The week added minus 5.42%.
The weekly corridor ran from 0.18683 to 0.207607 DAI, a spread of 11.12%. A single order takes 984.3925 to 51,700,000 ADA. In dollars that is roughly $190.32.
By market cap Cardano sits 18th ($7.27 B) and Dai 23th ($4.55 B). Daily moves of ADA and DAI over 90 days line up at 0.04 (they travel apart).
Who takes the ADA → DAI route
- Sitting out the swingsADA moved −21.67% over the past month. DAI tracks the dollar, so after the swap the value stops following ADA.
- A road both waysThe DAI → ADA direction is open too, so going back into ADA takes the same route.
ADA → DAI rate and amounts
1 ADA = 0.19434 DAI
1 DAI = 5.1456 ADA
Send ADA — receive DAI
| ADA | DAI |
|---|---|
| 1,000 | 194.3404 |
| 5,000 | 971.7021 |
| 10,000 | 1,943.4 |
| 50,000 | 9,717.02 |
| 100,000 | 19,434.04 |
| 500,000 | 97,170.21 |
Need DAI — send this much ADA
| DAI | ADA |
|---|---|
| 200 | 1,029.12 |
| 1,000 | 5,145.61 |
| 2,000 | 10,291.22 |
| 10,000 | 51,456.1 |
| 20,000 | 102,912.2 |
| 100,000 | 514,561 |
How the ADA → DAI order runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator: orders start at 984.3925 ADA.
- Enter a DAI address in Dai and a way to reach you.
- Send ADA in Cardano for exactly the amount stated in the order.
- Once the network confirms your transfer, Dai leaves for your address. The order page tracks every step.
Check this before sending ADA
- The address network is Dai. Sending through another network usually means losing the transfer.
- The transfer must not be smaller than 984.3925 ADA.
- Copy the address whole, then compare the first and last characters after pasting.
- Coins go through an AML check: a flagged transfer can be held until the check is finished.
Where the ADA to DAI rate has been
high 0.207607 DAIlow 0.18683 DAI
Oct 25, 2026 17:23Nov 1, 2026 17:23
high 0.270441 DAIlow 0.190302 DAI
Oct 1, 2026 03:00Oct 31, 2026 03:00
high 0.270441 DAIlow 0.174107 DAI
Aug 2, 2026 03:00Oct 31, 2026 03:00
high 0.613406 DAIlow 0.143668 DAI
Nov 2, 2025 03:00Oct 31, 2026 03:00
- 24 hours
- +0.4%
- Week
- −5.42%
- Weekly high
- 0.207607 DAI
- Weekly low
- 0.18683 DAI
- Spread
- 11.12%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Nov 1, 2026 16:54; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from
How far ADA/DAI travelled, by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Net move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 0.193711 | 0.191917 | 0.192989 | +0.4% |
| Week | 0.207607 | 0.18683 | 0.199638 | −5.42% |
| Month | 0.270441 | 0.190302 | 0.229255 | −21.68% |
| Quarter | 0.270441 | 0.174107 | 0.216029 | +10.75% |
Figures are in DAI per unit sent, from market data.
Daily ADA → DAI rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.193053 DAI | +1.45% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.190302 DAI | −7.55% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.205853 DAI | +0.07% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.205709 DAI | −0.33% |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 0.206385 DAI | +1.23% |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 0.203886 DAI | −1.95% |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 0.207938 DAI | −1.29% |
Daily RubyCash rate: ADA → DAI
| Date | RubyCash rate | Market rate |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.194025 DAI | 0.193338 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.193719 DAI | 0.19288 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.195076 DAI | 0.192782 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.191639 DAI | 0.19204 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.205876 DAI | 0.205949 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 0.206093 DAI | 0.205267 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 0.205012 DAI | 0.2048 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 0.20643 DAI | 0.205727 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0.207431 DAI | 0.206155 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0.213163 DAI | 0.212843 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0.226802 DAI | 0.22888 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0.224059 DAI | 0.223539 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 0.218876 DAI | 0.21698 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 0.219993 DAI | 0.217988 |
Our own rate is written down every hour; the table keeps the last entry of each day. The market column is the ratio of the same two coins on CoinGecko at that moment. Where these numbers come from
The numbers on ADA and DAI
Cardano ADA- Price
- $0.193338
- 24 hours
- +0.41%
- Week
- −5.91%
- Market cap
- $7.27 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $135.66 M
- Rank by cap
- #18
- In circulation
- 37.58 B ADA
- Record price
- $3.09
Dai DAI- Price
- $1.00
- 24 hours
- +0.01%
- Week
- +0.01%
- Market cap
- $4.55 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $51.82 M
- Rank by cap
- #23
- In circulation
- 4.55 B DAI
- Record price
- $1.22
Source: CoinGecko, Nov 1, 2026 16:54.
Cardano against Dai
| Cardano (ADA) | Dai (DAI) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | ADA | DAI |
| Type | coin of its own network | token |
| Launched | 2017 | 2017 |
| Built by | Charles Hoskinson | MakerDAO |
| Consensus | Proof of Stake (Ouroboros) | — |
| Block | ~20 sec | — |
| Supply cap | 45 B ADA | no cap |
| Privacy | transfers are public | — |
| In circulation | 37.58 B ADA | 4.55 B DAI |
| Market cap | $7.27 B | $4.55 B |
| Rank by cap | #18 | #23 |
Daily moves of ADA and DAI over 90 days line up at 0.04 — they travel apart.
Common questions: ADA → DAI
What rate does ADA to DAI run at?
As of Nov 1, 2026 17:19 it is 1 ADA = 0.19434 DAI. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $0.19434.
What amounts does ADA → DAI accept?
From 984.3925 to 51,700,000 ADA per order. The lower limit is roughly $190.32.
Where does the 984.3925 ADA floor come from?
Network fees and order handling eat a small transfer alive — below 984.3925 ADA the swap stops making sense for either side.
What else is taken on top of the rate?
The payout is already calculated at the rate in the calculator. On top of it you only pay the network fee for sending ADA, and that one goes to the blockchain, not to us.
How long does ADA to DAI take?
The clock starts with confirmations: the order goes into work once Cardano confirms your transfer. After that it comes down to how busy the network is. A block in Cardano closes in about 20 sec.
Which network will DAI arrive in?
Dai leaves in its own Dai network — a plain DAI address is all you need.
What if the rate moves while I am paying?
The rate is pinned to the order and does not move while the order is alive. It can be recalculated if the payment arrives late or for a different amount — so send the exact sum, and send it promptly.
What did the ADA to DAI rate do this month?
The month came in at minus 21.68%. Low 0.190302, high 0.270441, middle 0.229255 DAI per ADA.
Can I go back, DAI to ADA?
Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 DAI = 5.1668 ADA. The link sits right under the calculator.
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