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 Sep 17, 2026 14:53

Orders from: 984.3925 ADA ≈ $196.10
Payout network: Dai
24 hours: +3.44%

You send

ADA

You get 1,982.34

DAI

Start the order

Rate: 1 ADA = 0.198234 DAI
From: 984.3925 ADA
Up to: 50,200,000 ADA

The figure is indicative; the exact amount is locked in the order.

Today ADA goes for 0.198234 DAI, and DAI goes for 5.0445 ADA. Market over 24 hours: ADA against DAI plus 3.44%. The week added minus 7.35%.

The weekly corridor ran from 0.19122 to 0.214237 DAI, a spread of 12.04%. A single order takes 984.3925 to 50,200,000 ADA. In dollars that is roughly $196.10.

By market cap Cardano sits 19th ($7.48 B) and Dai 22th ($4.57 B).

Who takes the ADA → DAI route

Sitting out the swingsADA moved +12.64% 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 = 0.198234 DAI

1 DAI = 5.0445 ADA

Send ADA — receive DAI

ADA	DAI
1,000	198.2338
5,000	991.1689
10,000	1,982.34
50,000	9,911.69
100,000	19,823.38
500,000	99,116.89

Need DAI — send this much ADA

DAI	ADA
200	1,008.91
1,000	5,044.55
2,000	10,089.1
10,000	50,445.49
20,000	100,890.98
100,000	504,454.9

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.

Swap ADA for DAI

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

Week

high 0.214237 DAIlow 0.19122 DAI

Sep 10, 2026 14:54Sep 17, 2026 14:54

24 hours: +3.44%
Week: −7.35%
Weekly high: 0.214237 DAI
Weekly low: 0.19122 DAI
Spread: 12.04%

Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 17, 2026 11:54; 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	0.1977	0.19122	0.194647	+3.44%
Week	0.214237	0.19122	0.204798	−7.35%

Figures are in DAI per unit sent, from market data.

The numbers on ADA and DAI

Cardano ADA

Price: $0.19921
24 hours: +3.42%
Week: −7.7%
Market cap: $7.48 B
24-hour turnover: $428 M
Rank by cap: #19
In circulation: 37.52 B ADA
Record price: $3.09

Dai DAI

Price: $0.999981
24 hours: −0.02%
Week: 0%
Market cap: $4.57 B
24-hour turnover: $320.11 M
Rank by cap: #22
In circulation: 4.58 B DAI
Record price: $1.22

Source: CoinGecko, Sep 17, 2026 11:54.

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	37.52 B ADA	4.58 B DAI
Market cap	$7.48 B	$4.57 B
Rank by cap	#19	#22

Common questions: ADA → DAI

What rate does ADA to DAI run at?

As of Sep 17, 2026 14:53 it is 1 ADA = 0.198234 DAI. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $0.19823.

What amounts does ADA → DAI accept?

From 984.3925 to 50,200,000 ADA per order. The lower limit is roughly $196.10.

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.

Can I go back, DAI to ADA?

Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 DAI = 5.0653 ADA. The link sits right under the calculator.