AI Crypto Tokens Surge Alongside Market Rally
AI-related cryptocurrencies are seeing a sharp rally, with several tokens posting gains of over 40% in the past week. VIRTUAL surged 123% and AI16Z rose 89%, though both remain well below their all-time highs.
According to Cookie.fun, the AI agent sector’s market cap doubled in three weeks, reaching over $9 billion. AIXBT, an autonomous agent token on Virtuals Protocol, spiked 73% this week.
Top AI-linked chains like Bittensor (TAO) and NEAR Protocol also gained over 9%. The broader AI crypto sector rose 14%, driven by both Bitcoin strength and renewed venture capital interest — notably Paradigm’s $50M investment in Nous Research.
While clear catalysts are still emerging, momentum is building in the AI token space.
