Approximately 80% of top 100 AI tokens gained this week, adding $2.4 billion to sector’s mcap despite a lingering 2.4% 30‑day decline.
TL;DR…
- Market resurgence: Crypto sees bullish bounce with Bitcoin at ~$87,600 nearing monthly high, dollar index at 3‑year low boosting gains.
- AI sector rebound: Approximately 80% of top 100 AI tokens gained this week, adding $2.4 billion to sector’s mcap despite a lingering 2.4% 30‑day decline.
- Token standouts: AI Companions soared 86.3%, TARS AI 31.9%, Bittensor 31.6% and nearing top AI token spot, MDT 29%, and Nosana 26%.
- News roundup: ChatGPT debuts wearable OmiGPT; Auto.fun no-code AI agent platform launches; Q1 VC funding hits $73 billion; DeepMind’s Genie 2 and OpenAI’s o3/o4‑mini unveiled.
The crypto market is in a much better state this week, with Bitcoin (BTC), major alts, and the AI sector as a whole showing clear strength.
Following several weeks of soul-crushing decline, the AI sector is once again in top form, recovering almost an entire month of losses.
Now, a handful of AI tokens are beginning to stand out as bearish sentiment slowly continues to dissipate.
Here’s how things evolved over the last week.
Market Overview
The past week saw bullish momentum return to the sector, with most cryptocurrencies experiencing a strong bounce.
Source: Bitcoin (BTC) Coin Page
Bitcoin (BTC) is now trading at ~$87,600 after gaining 3.4% in the last seven days. It is now on the cusp of breaking its monthly high (~$88,500), which would provide further confirmation of a change in direction.
That said, the dollar index (DXY) continues its free fall, dropping to its lowest value in over three years, at 98. As such, Bitcoin’s growth is more due to the declining value of the dollar than the increasing value of BTC (for now, at least).
Source: CMC Crypto Fear and Greed Index
The CMC Crypto Fear and Greed Index improved to 34. Fearful sentiment continues to dissipate as the index moves toward neutral territory.
AI Sector Recap
The AI sector saw a striking recovery this week, with roughly 80% of the top 100 AI tokens by market capitalization (mcap) seeing gains.
With a 9.8% gain, almost $2.4 billion was added to its mcap this week.
That said, the sector hasn’t completely broken out of its short-term downtrend—it’s still down 2.4% over the last 30 days.
Several tokens have demonstrated remarkable strength this week, gaining more than 20% during this period.
Some of the best performers include:
- AI Companions (AIC): gained 86.3%
- TARS AI (TAI): gained 31.9%
- Bittensor (TAO): gained 31.6%
- Measurable Data Token (MDT): gained 29%
- Nosana (NOS): gained 26%
Bittensor (TAO) stands out among the best performers due to its large mcap—it’s now the second-largest AI token and just 2% away from securing the top spot (currently occupied by NEAR Protocol).
The move comes after Barry Silbert, founder of DCG, called Bittensor “one of the more interesting projects in crypto right now” in a recent interview.
The AI Agent sector saw a dramatic recovery this week, with several recording impressive growth, including Mind Network (FHE) and ChainGPT (CGPT), gaining 82.7% and 14.9%, respectively. Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) slowed its recovery this week, recording a still considerable 8.5% gain.
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Source: DefiLlama
The AI sector's striking recovery is also reflected in its mcap-weighted growth. According to DefiLlama's narrative tracker, the AI sector is the second-best-performing category, with an 11.4% mcap-weighted gain this week. For comparison, the GameFi sector came in first place, with an 11.5% gain.
AI News Roundup
A lot has happened since our last update, with several significant changes to the AI landscape taking place over the last week.
Here’s a rundown of what you might have missed.
$89 Open-Sourced ChatGPT Wearable Coming Soon: OmiGPT is a new $89 open-source AI wearable powered by ChatGPT. It records conversations, translates speech, and helps with reminders, aiming to be a practical, privacy-conscious assistant. It’s now available in a developer kit format.
Eliza Labs Launches No-Code Platform for AI Agent Creation: Eliza Labs has introduced Auto.fun, a no-code platform enabling users to create AI agents for automating Web3 tasks like DeFi operations and social media management. It features a "fairer than fair" token launch mechanism and supports various AI agents.
AI Startups Capture Majority of Global VC Funding in Q1 2025: In the first quarter of 2025, AI and machine learning startups attracted a record 57.9% of global venture capital funding, totaling $73 billion. This surge was led by OpenAI's $40 billion raise and Anthropic's $3.5 billion round, highlighting investors' strong focus on AI technologies. (source)
Google DeepMind's Genie 2 AI Creates 3D Worlds: Google DeepMind's CEO demonstrated Genie 2 on 60 Minutes, an AI that generates interactive 3D environments from single images. It could transform robot training, gaming, and other industries, advancing AI-driven world-building capabilities significantly. (source)
OpenAI's New AI Models and Social Media Venture: OpenAI launched o3 and o4-mini AI models, which excel in reasoning but hallucinate more than previous versions. The company is also reportedly developing an X-like social media platform to compete with Meta and xAI, leveraging user data for AI training.
>> That’s a wrap for this week’s AI recap. Join us next week for the latest AI news, developments, and controversies.
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