- The influence of AI crypto coins is growing rapidly in the blockchain world, with market capitalization skyrocketing.
- What happens when $500 billion is pumped into the AI industry?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has real-world applications in sectors such as business, technology, healthcare and finance. The crypto sector is no exception, with AI-powered tokens now representing a market capitalization of $48 billion.
Trump’s ‘no crypto’ stance may have shaken the broader market, but his $500 billion investment in AI sent AI crypto coins soaring as small caps surged by 15% in 24 hours.
And this is just the beginning
Nvidia (NVDA) has now dethroned Apple (AAPL) as the world’s largest company, with a market capitalization reaching $311 trillion, up 4.43% since Trump’s $500 billion investment in AI.
This is a clear sign that the AI revolution is underway.
AI-powered crypto tokens are not far behind. In just two years, the market capitalization of AI-driven crypto coins jumped 2,592%, reaching a staggering $70 billion in November last year.
Lead the charge? NEAR Protocol (NEAR), boasting a solid market value of $5.89 billion.
Source: CoinMarketCap
But this is only the beginning. Take the Virtuals (VIRTUAL) protocol, for example, and enter the “AI agent” space, which Microsoft’s CEO just called the future of software development.
Clearly, these coins leverage technology to create real-world applications that attract the attention of individuals and institutional investors.
However, the AI crypto market is not immune to volatility. In just two months, its market capitalization fell 31%, as the broader crypto market saw massive profit-taking. Can Trump’s $500 billion investment in AI be a game-changer?
AI Crypto Coins Must Diverge
Right now, Trump’s actions are shaking up the crypto world. Take TRUMP’s memecoin, for example, which saw billions in market capitalization disappear after Trump’s “no crypto” stance in his first 42 executive orders.
Bitcoin is also feeling the pressure, with its market share down 7% to $2.02 trillion. What about AI cryptocurrencies? They are not immune and many of them are slipping into the red.
Source: CoinMarketCap
But there is hope on the horizon. Trump’s massive $500 billion investment could spark a major rebound for AI tokens.
We’ve seen these coins rise after Nvidia’s quarterly reports in the past, and with AI sentiment at an all-time high in the US, the future looks bright.
Read NEAR Protocol (NEAR) Price Forecast 2025-2026
The road ahead will not be easy, however. AI crypto coins need to break free from the volatility of Bitcoin and carve out their own space. But with growth of 2,592% in less than three years, they are on the right track.
As tech giants prepare for the AI revolution, more capital could flow into AI crypto coins. 2025 could be their year – certainly one to watch.
