August 10, 2025
5 min read
James Godstime
AI Crypto Coins Rally as Sector Surpasses $34B Valuation in Fresh Market Upswing
Following a drop towards the end of July, the crypto market witnessed a fresh injection of optimism over the past week. Artificial intelligence (AI) assets also leveraged this market wave, with many experiencing a strong northward push, as the sector crossed $34 billion in valuation.In Brief
- The AI crypto sector jumps over 5%, crossing $34B in valuation on strong market momentum.
- Bittensor (TAO) leads with a 15% week-to-date (WTD) gain, fueled by $16M in institutional accumulation.
- NEAR, ICP, RNDR, and others post double-digit rallies, signaling strong AI market confidence.
- AIOZ, ATH, and TURBO shine with 20–30% gains, reflecting rising AI-focused crypto adoption.
- Story (IP): $6.42, up 10.79% this week.
- Filecoin (FIL): $2.63, up 15.69% weekly.
- Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (FET): $0.71, up 16.24%.
- Injective (INJ): $14.65, up 20.13%.
- The Graph (GRT): $0.099, up 13.45%.
- Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL): $1.41, up 20.95%. In eleventh place, Theta Network (THETA) surged 18.85% WTD, partly fueled by the recent adoption of Theta Network’s EdgeCloud Hybrid platform for AI agent research by Yonsei University.
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Top AI Coins Soar with Strong Market Outings
On August 9, the crypto AI sector, composed of digital assets that blend blockchain with artificial intelligence, posted an over 5% rally. AI coins function as the native tokens powering AI-based protocols, serving purposes such as ecosystem rewards and acting as digital currencies for decentralized AI marketplaces. Week-to-date (WTD), the top 15 crypto AI coins by market cap posted green outings, with most cruising in the current intraday market. Bittensor (TAO) maintained its position at the summit of the crypto AI sector, climbing over 15% in the past seven days to trade at $387. TAO’s upward movement is largely driven by recent institutional accumulation. In the past month, corporate xTAO and TAO asset holders have added over $16 million worth of assets to their coffers. Standing second in the AI sector ranking, NEAR Protocol (NEAR) grew by over 18% in the past week, pushing its price to $2.79 at the time of writing. Internet Computer (ICP) and Render (RNDR) followed with 14.23% and 16.18% weekly gains, respectively. Other notable AI crypto coins in the top ten include:Other AI Crypto Assets See Strong Weekly Rally with Multiple Double-Digit Gainers
DeXe (DEXE) posted a strong weekly uptick of 19.98%, adding to its solid monthly momentum. AIOZ Network (AIOZ) soared with 23.93% and 28.30% rallies in its 7-day and one-month charts, respectively, and recorded a 21.36% intraday gain. Aethir (ATH) surged 30% in the past week to $0.037, supported by solid price action indicators. Turbo (TURBO) completed the top fifteen with a 20.61% climb, including over 12% growth in the past 24 hours. The recent growth of AI crypto assets underscores the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence-focused platforms. This blend of two key industries could further establish AI as a crucial component in the crypto space. As the sector grows, market participants are closely watching how these AI crypto coins evolve and influence decentralized ecosystems.Originally published at Cointribune on Sun, 10 Aug 2025.