Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Its Impact on the Cryptocurrency Market
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been making significant inroads into various sectors, including the cryptocurrency market. As previously highlighted in a recent CNFupdate, SEC Chair Gary Gensler has even prioritized AI over crypto in terms of regulatory focus.
However, recent data indicates that investor sentiment toward AI-based digital assets is mixed, with less than half expressing optimism. As stated in a post by Tech Policy Press:
Past tech investment trends should make us cautious on both fronts. The advent of the internet, social media, and cryptocurrency all promised revolutionary social transformation and returns for investors.
Diverse Investor Sentiments Toward AI Cryptocurrencies
Following an AInvestreport, a recent survey conducted between February 20th and March 10th, 2025, polled 2,632 anonymous crypto investors worldwide to gauge their perspectives on the convergence of cryptocurrencies and AI. The survey also highlighted a correlation between the timing of adoption and investor sentiment. Early adopters and the early majority exhibit more bullish attitudes toward AI-integrated crypto products compared to the late majority and laggards.
Market Performance of AI-Focused Cryptocurrencies
According to Financial Times, despite cautious investor sentiment, the AI cryptocurrency sector has shown notable market activity. As of recent data, the AI and big data crypto market boasts a capitalization of approximately $20.31 billion, encompassing 171 assets. This sector accounts for about 0.71% of the total cryptocurrency market, with a 24-hour trading volume of $2.19 billion, reflecting a 5.44% increase over the same period.
Notable AI-Driven Crypto Projects
Several AI-centric crypto projects have gained prominence: The Graph (GRT), Render (RNDR), and Injective (INJ). Additionally, CNF’s recent update highlights the potential for undervalued tokens. It draws a comparison to investing in Bitcoin at $10 and seeing it rise to $100,000 — suggesting that there are currently four tokens under $10 that could deliver similar returns.
However, as Bitcoin continues its upward trajectory, investor interest in emerging digital assets—including AI cryptocurrencies—could see renewed momentum. Despite the mixed sentiment surrounding AI-focused cryptocurrencies, the broader market continues to be influenced by Bitcoin’s performance. Bitcoin remains a dominant force in shaping overall market trends, with its price fluctuations often impacting altcoin investments, including AI-driven projects. As of now, according to CoinMarketCap, BTC is trading at $86,546.39, down 0.69% in the past day but up 4.07% in the past week. See BTC price chart below.