Swap Tezos (XTZ) for Cardano (ADA)
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 13:18
- Orders from
- 777.605 XTZ ≈ $193.86
- Payout network
- Cardano
- 24 hours
- −1.08%
The direction runs at 1.2523 ADA per XTZ, or 0.798562 XTZ per ADA. Market over 24 hours: XTZ against ADA minus 1.08%. The week added plus 6.62%.
The weekly corridor ran from 1.1781 to 1.4219 ADA, a spread of 20.7%. A single order takes 777.605 to 40,100,000 XTZ. In dollars that is roughly $193.86.
By market cap Tezos sits 147th ($273.32 M) and Cardano 19th ($7.48 B). Daily moves of XTZ and ADA over 90 days line up at 0.71 (they travel together).
Who takes the XTZ → ADA route
- Fuel for CardanoWithout Cardano nothing moves in Cardano — every transfer and every contract call is paid in it.
- Different basketsDaily moves of XTZ and ADA over 90 days line up at 0.71 (they travel together) — the looser the link, the less a portfolio depends on one coin.
- A road both waysThe ADA → XTZ direction is open too, so going back into XTZ takes the same route.
XTZ → ADA rate and amounts
1 XTZ = 1.2523 ADA
1 ADA = 0.798562 XTZ
Send XTZ — receive ADA
| XTZ | ADA | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | 1,252.25 | $249.30 |
| 2,000 | 2,504.5 | $498.60 |
| 10,000 | 12,522.51 | $2,492.98 |
| 20,000 | 25,045.02 | $4,985.96 |
| 100,000 | 125,225.1 | $24,929.80 |
| 200,000 | 250,450.2 | $49,859.60 |
Need ADA — send this much XTZ
| ADA | XTZ | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | 798.5619 | $199.08 |
| 5,000 | 3,992.81 | $995.40 |
| 10,000 | 7,985.62 | $1,990.80 |
| 50,000 | 39,928.1 | $9,953.99 |
| 100,000 | 79,856.19 | $19,907.99 |
| 500,000 | 399,280.97 | $99,539.95 |
How the XTZ → ADA order runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator: orders start at 777.605 XTZ.
- Enter a ADA address in Cardano and a way to reach you.
- Send XTZ in Tezos for exactly the amount stated in the order.
- Once the network confirms your transfer, Cardano leaves for your address. The order page tracks every step.
Check this before sending XTZ
- The address network is Cardano. Sending through another network usually means losing the transfer.
- The transfer must not be smaller than 777.605 XTZ.
- 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 XTZ to ADA rate has been
high 1.4219 ADAlow 1.1781 ADA
Sep 10, 2026 13:20Sep 17, 2026 13:20
high 1.394 ADAlow 1.0289 ADA
Aug 18, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 1.5098 ADAlow 0.997882 ADA
Jun 19, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 1.6381 ADAlow 0.817668 ADA
Sep 18, 2025 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
- 24 hours
- −1.08%
- Week
- +6.62%
- Weekly high
- 1.4219 ADA
- Weekly low
- 1.1781 ADA
- Spread
- 20.7%
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 XTZ/ADA travelled, by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Net move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 1.291 | 1.2561 | 1.2684 | −1.08% |
| Week | 1.4219 | 1.1781 | 1.2748 | +6.62% |
| Month | 1.394 | 1.0289 | 1.1344 | +10.28% |
| Quarter | 1.5098 | 0.997882 | 1.2413 | −10.8% |
Figures are in ADA per unit sent, from market data.
Daily XTZ → ADA rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | 1.2623 ADA | −1.3% |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 1.2788 ADA | −2.24% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1.3082 ADA | −6.16% |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 1.394 ADA | +8.47% |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 1.2852 ADA | +5.67% |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 1.2163 ADA | −1.65% |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 1.2366 ADA | −0.44% |
The numbers on XTZ and ADA
Tezos XTZ- Price
- $0.249298
- 24 hours
- +2.3%
- Week
- −1.7%
- Market cap
- $273.32 M
- 24-hour turnover
- $6.83 M
- Rank by cap
- #147
- In circulation
- 1.1 B XTZ
- Record price
- $9.12
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
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 17, 2026 11:54.
Tezos against Cardano
| 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 | 37.52 B ADA |
| Market cap | $273.32 M | $7.48 B |
| Rank by cap | #147 | #19 |
| Block | — | ~20 sec |
| Supply cap | — | 45 B ADA |
Daily moves of XTZ and ADA over 90 days line up at 0.71 — they travel together.
Common questions: XTZ → ADA
What rate does XTZ to ADA run at?
As of Sep 17, 2026 13:18 it is 1 XTZ = 1.2523 ADA. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $0.249461.
What amounts does XTZ → ADA accept?
From 777.605 to 40,100,000 XTZ per order. The lower limit is roughly $193.86.
Where does the 777.605 XTZ floor come from?
Network fees and order handling eat a small transfer alive — below 777.605 XTZ 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 XTZ, and that one goes to the blockchain, not to us.
How long does XTZ to ADA take?
The clock starts with confirmations: the order goes into work once Tezos confirms your transfer. After that it comes down to how busy the network is.
Which network will ADA arrive in?
Cardano leaves in its own Cardano network — a plain ADA 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 XTZ to ADA rate do this month?
The month came in at plus 10.28%. Low 1.0289, high 1.394, middle 1.1344 ADA per XTZ.
Can I go back, ADA to XTZ?
Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 ADA = 0.802581 XTZ. The link sits right under the calculator.
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