Memecoins, these digital jokes often without any real added value, are in complete disarray. As their market share crumbles, cryptos focused on artificial intelligence (AI) attract investors looking for innovation. The wave of AI agents promises to reshape the crypto market in 2025, but this technological thrill may not last forever.
When memecoins run out of steam in the face of AI
After losing 40 billion in one month, memecoins, once kings of speculative bubbles, are now ceding their throne to a new generation of cryptos : AI agent tokens. According to Haseeb Qureshipartner at Dragonfly Capital, this migration marks a passage ” from financial nihilism to unbridled optimism ».
And for good reason, the potential of these new tools far exceeds funny memes. In 2025, these AI agents should dominateoffering services like market predictions or real-time analytics.
The proof? The trading volumes speak for themselves. In 24 hours, memecoins saw a drop of 21.5%, while AI cryptos saw their trading rise by almost 8%. And that's just the start of a series of innovations promised by tools like Aixbt, already capable of compiling complex data.
But Qureshi remains cautious:
“ These agents are easily manipulated and can say anything, sometimes to the detriment of their own credibility. »
Highlights:
- The memecoin market lost 17.7% capitalization over 30 days;
- AI tokens, although promising, also showed declines (-1.66% over the same period);
- Weekly performance: Virtuals (+57.3%), Bittensor (+10.6%), and Theta Network (+6.11%).
Qureshi warns, however: Fascination with AI agents could fade as quickly as it appearedby 2026.
The crypto market in the age of AI agents
In 2025, the crypto sector will enter an era of major transformationscarried by ultra-connected AI agents. These latter, much more than tools, could become real digital influencers.
“ AI agents replace human influencers; they never sleep, stay consistent and cost less », notes Qureshi, with a touch of irony.
But the picture is not all rosy. If these agents become more democratic, they also risk becoming fertile ground for automated scams. Imagine sophisticated scambots, capable of fooling the most seasoned investors.
This does not prevent certain optimists from seeing AI a lever to reduce costs and make crypto applications more accessible. “ Ultimately, developing a blockchain application could cost as little as $10,000, revolutionizing the ecosystem “, predicts Qureshi.
This technological explosion is, however, controversial. Some, like Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley, compare this revolution to the emergence of corporations in the 19th century. Others, more skeptical, fear rapid disenchantment.
Paradoxically, it is this incessant quest for novelty that fuels the appeal of AI cryptos.
In summary, if memecoins fade, AI cryptos are experiencing a meteoric rise. With growth of 208% in 2024, they are captivating investors, promising to redefine the rules of the crypto game. But the future, as always, remains uncertain.
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