Data: By the end of the year, the AI token sell-off accelerated, with the sector losing nearly $10 billion in December.

FET0.12%
GRT2.64%
VIRTUAL9.27%

ChainCatcher reports that, according to CryptoNews, data shows that the value of AI-focused cryptocurrencies declined by approximately 75% year-over-year in 2025, with the market capitalization evaporating by about $53 billion.
Specifically, the sell-off in the AI token market accelerated towards the end of the year, with market cap losing about $4 billion in November and a further drop of up to $10 billion in December. In terms of market cap, eight of the top ten tokens have lost over 70% in the past year.
Among them, Artificial Superintelligence Alliance fell by 84%; Render and The Graph both declined by 82%; Virtuals Protocol, which surged 3500% last year, also retreated by 73%; at the same time, Injective, Filecoin, Internet Computer, and NEAR Protocol all experienced significant declines.

View Original
Disclaimer: The information on this page may come from third parties and does not represent the views or opinions of Gate. The content displayed on this page is for reference only and does not constitute any financial, investment, or legal advice. Gate does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information and shall not be liable for any losses arising from the use of this information. Virtual asset investments carry high risks and are subject to significant price volatility. You may lose all of your invested principal. Please fully understand the relevant risks and make prudent decisions based on your own financial situation and risk tolerance. For details, please refer to Disclaimer.

Related Articles

Bob Loukas Calls Bitcoin 'Horrendous' on Weekly Chart, Sets $49,000 Target - U.Today

Bob Loukas, a seasoned trader, shares a bearish outlook on Bitcoin, predicting a drop to $49,000. He dismisses the business cycle and halving effects on prices, identifying ongoing market conditions as a bear cycle. Despite this, Loukas maintains long positions in stocks.

UToday22m ago

ETH short-term increase of 1.52%: USDC large-scale burning and macro hedging sentiment resonate to boost buying interest

2026-03-02 15:30 to 15:45 (UTC), ETH price surged rapidly, with short-term returns reaching +1.52%. The fluctuation range was from 2021.82 to 2062.76 USDT, with an amplitude of 2.02%. This abnormal movement attracted widespread market attention, and volatility increased significantly. The main driver of this abnormal movement was the recent large-scale USDC Treasury burn event on the Ethereum mainnet. On January 29, 2026, 50 million USDC were burned, leading to a contraction in stablecoin circulation and accelerating the adjustment of the capital structure within the ecosystem. Some on-chain liquidity

GateNews29m ago

BTC 15-minute increase of 1.41%: Geopolitical easing and institutional accumulation resonate to drive the rebound

From 15:30 to 15:45 on March 2, 2026 (UTC), Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a significant rebound in the short term, with a return of +1.41%. The trading range was between 68,433.0 and 69,535.2 USDT, with an amplitude of 1.61%. During the abnormality window, market attention increased significantly, volatility intensified, and short-term capital flow became active. The main driving force behind this anomaly is the easing of geopolitical tensions combined with a return to risk appetite, leading some funds to re-enter the cryptocurrency sector. At the same time, institutional holdings continued to increase, and spot ETF capital flows...

GateNews29m ago

Chainlink Expands Ecosystem with 16 Integrations Across Six Services and Five Blockchains

Chainlink has expanded to 16 additional integrations this week, covering six services across five blockchains, including Arc, Canton Network, and World Chain. Technical indicators suggest LINK still needs to clear major resistance before a stronger rally can begin. Chainlink expanded its

CryptoNewsFlash35m ago

3 Altcoins To Watch in March — HBAR, SUI, and KITE

HBAR holds support while traders watch for breakout confirmation above $0.1030. SUI faces volatility as 53.82 million tokens enter circulation. KITE trades near all-time highs with upside toward $0.328. March could shape the next move for three high interest altcoins. Price action now si

CryptoNewsLand39m ago
Comment
0/400
No comments
Trade Crypto Anywhere Anytime
qrCode
Scan to download Gate App
Community
English
  • 简体中文
  • English
  • Tiếng Việt
  • 繁體中文
  • Español
  • Русский
  • Français (Afrique)
  • Português (Portugal)
  • Bahasa Indonesia
  • 日本語
  • بالعربية
  • Українська
  • Português (Brasil)