44% are bullish over crypto AI token prices: CoinGecko survey

44% are bullish over crypto AI token prices: CoinGecko survey

  • 21.03.2025 06:11
  • cointelegraph.com
  • Keywords: AI, Crypto

44% of surveyed crypto pundits are bullish on AI tokens, with 25% fully bullish and 19.3% somewhat bullish, according to CoinGecko’s February-March survey of over 2,600 respondents. The analyst suggests this reflects growing confidence in the sector's maturity.

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CoinGecko

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Conducted a survey on crypto AI token prices and market sentiment.

Near Protocol

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Leading in the top AI coins by market cap.

Internet Computer

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Leading in the top AI coins by market cap.

Bittensor

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Leading in the top AI coins by market cap.

Fetch.ai

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Part of the separate group of AI agent coins.

Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL)

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Part of the separate group of AI agent coins.

ai16z (AI16z)

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Part of the separate group of AI agent coins.

Theory Ventures

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Invests in crypto and AI-focused projects; mentioned as a partner with expertise.

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Business Insights and Market Implications Summary

  • Bullish Sentiment: 44% of crypto pundits surveyed by CoinGecko are bullish on crypto AI token prices. This includes:

    • 25% "fully bullish"
    • 19.3% "somewhat bullish"

  • Market Size:

    • Top AI coins market cap: $23.6 billion
      • Leading projects: Near Protocol, Internet Computer, Bittensor
    • AI agent coins market cap: $4.5 billion
      • Key players: Fetch.ai, Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL), ai16z (AI16z)

  • Survey Details:

    • Conducted between February 20 and March 10
    • 2,632 participants
    • Categorized by investment horizon (long-term vs. short-term traders) and adoption stage (early adopters vs. laggards)

  • Adopter Sentiments:

    • "Innovators" (earliest adopters): Higher bearishness compared to later adopters
    • "Laggards": Most bearish

  • Expert Opinions:

    • Spencer Farrar, Theory Ventures Partner:
      • Crypto AI tokens are "a bit frothy" but have potential for increased utility
      • Retail investors can speculate on smaller market cap ideas inaccessible in traditional markets

  • Key Areas of Focus:

    • Decentralized GPU provider protocols
    • Decentralized data providers
    • Blockchain tech and crypto trading bots
    • Authentication of AI-generated vs. human-generated content

  • Potential Risks and Considerations:

    • Market volatility due to speculative nature
    • Regulatory scrutiny as the sector matures
    • Long-term viability dependent on utility and adoption

  • Long-Term Implications:

    • Crypto AI could transition from conceptual stage to mature sector
    • Increased focus on practical applications and use cases