TAO (Bittensor) increased by 5.72% in the last 24 hours

Gate News Bot Message, December 25th, according to CoinMarketCap data, TAO (Bittensor) is currently priced at $222.25, up 5.72% in the past 24 hours, with a high of $234.51 and a low of $206.57. The 24-hour trading volume reached $101 million. The current market capitalization is approximately $2.34 billion, an increase of $127 million from yesterday.

Important recent news about TAO:

1️⃣ Enhanced recognition of the value of AI tokens, with long-term resilience surpassing meme coins

Against the backdrop of capital structure differentiation in the cryptocurrency market, AI public chain projects represented by Bittensor demonstrate significant value resilience. Market cap remains above early 2025 levels, while mainstream meme coins have fallen by as much as 50% during the same period. This reflects a shift in market capital from short-term speculation to projects with real application scenarios. As a direct embodiment of the integration of blockchain technology and cutting-edge science, AI tokens are gradually becoming a niche sector supported by both “technological innovation” and “capital trends,” and are expected to become a core focus of capital allocation in 2026.

2️⃣ Expansion through traditional financial channels, enhancing liquidity and compliance

Swedish regulated digital asset management company Virtune launched the Virtune Bittensor ETP (trading code VIRTTAO) on December 19th on the Nasdaq Stockholm Exchange, offering a 1:1 exposure to TAO, fully backed by physical TAO, with an annual management fee of 1.95%. This product provides European investors with a compliant and convenient way to allocate to TAO, helping to increase awareness and liquidity of TAO within traditional financial systems and potentially supporting the token’s price through institutional demand.

3️⃣ Macroeconomic policy environment supports AI asset prospects

U.S. policy tilt towards artificial intelligence and blockchain infrastructure is creating long-term positive expectations. In 2025, the U.S. invested nearly $3 billion to promote AI commercialization. This policy and capital resonance provides external momentum for AI tokens and helps solidify TAO’s market position as a leading representative of the AI sector.

This message is not investment advice. Please be aware of market volatility risks.