Altcoin volume spikes often precede major price movements, signaling early-stage capital rotation within the sector.
AI and Layer 1 infrastructure projects are regaining traction as market participants shift focus from speculative to utility-based tokens.
Despite gains, analysts advise caution due to proximity to key resistance levels across multiple charts.
A sudden spike in trading volumes has propelled four altcoins — Bittensor (TAO), Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (FET), NEAR Protocol (NEAR), and Internet Computer (ICP) — to double-digit gains ranging between 20% and 58%. These tokens, previously considered high-utility assets in the AI and Layer 1 infrastructure sectors, have re-emerged amid a broader rotation of capital within the digital asset market.
Analysts observed that the price increase was preceded by an uptick in daily volume, suggesting an influx of speculative and institutional interest. While the broader crypto market remains in a consolidation phase, these altcoins have shown signs of renewed momentum — a pattern often seen in early-stage sectoral rotations.
Bittensor (TAO) Leads the Rally With 58% Weekly Jump
Bittensor (TAO), a decentralized AI training protocol, posted a 58% gain after its trading volume more than doubled over the past five days. Known for its innovative approach to incentivized machine learning, Bittensor’s model has recently gained traction among AI developers and blockchain analysts. While no major announcements were made this week, historical data shows that TAO tends to move aggressively in response to liquidity surges, making it a notable mover during volume-driven phases.
FET Rises on Alliance Consolidation and AI Narrative Strength
Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (FET), formerly Fetch.ai, rallied 41% following continued developments around its integration with other decentralized AI networks. As part of the broader Artificial Superintelligence Alliance, FET has benefited from renewed speculative interest in the AI narrative, particularly after NVIDIA’s recent statements supporting decentralized AI platforms. Despite the rally, FET remains within a longer-term price channel, with analysts citing caution as resistance levels approach.
NEAR Protocol Shows Renewed Developer Activity, Jumps 35%
NEAR Protocol, a Layer 1 blockchain focused on scalability and developer experience, surged by 35% over the past week. The spike followed an uptick in smart contract deployments and ecosystem activity, as tracked by on-chain analytics platforms. This renewed on-chain engagement appears to have reignited interest from institutional players, who reportedly contributed to a spike in derivatives volume on major exchanges.
Internet Computer (ICP) Gains 20% Amid Quiet Technical Strength
Internet Computer (ICP) posted a 20% weekly gain despite minimal media coverage or ecosystem announcements. Analysts suggest the token’s move was largely technical, driven by a breakout from a multi-month accumulation range. With ICP’s focus on decentralized web services, traders appear to be positioning ahead of potential long-term infrastructure plays.
