AI Agent Tokens Expected To Outperform Memecoins Until 2025

According to Cointelegraph, AI agent tokens are projected to continue outperforming memecoins until 2025, although their momentum may diminish by 2026, as stated by venture capitalist Haseeb Qureshi. In a recent post, Qureshi, managing partner at Dragonfly Capital, expressed that memecoins are losing market share to AI agent coins, describing this shift as a move from financial nihilism to financial over-optimism. He anticipates that the AI agent craze will persist through 2025 but warns that it is not a long-term disruption to watch for in AI, as interest may wane with the advent of more advanced AI products. AI agent chatbots have gained traction in the crypto industry, providing users with insights and market predictions. Recent data from CoinMarketCap indicates a 21.49% drop in memecoin trading volume over the past 24 hours, while trading volume for top AI and data tokens increased by 7.95%. The total market cap for these AI and data tokens stands at $54.42 billion, although it experienced a slight 1.66% decline over the past month. In contrast, the memecoin market cap saw a significant 17.70% decrease during the same period. Despite the current popularity of AI tokens, Qureshi cautions that they remain susceptible to manipulation by bad actors, potentially leading to brand damage or resource theft. He highlights the AI agent chatbot "Aixbt" as proficient in aggregating data about various projects but questions its long-term relevance as more advanced agents emerge. Qureshi predicts that by 2026, there will be a "sudden reversal" in sentiment as chatbots become ubiquitous, leading to a decline in interest. In the past week, notable AI performers among the top 100 cryptocurrencies included Virtuals Protocol, which rose by 57.28%, Bittensor with a 10.59% gain, and Theta Network, which increased by 6.11%. Crypto trader Mckenna expressed confidence in the emergence of new AI liquid opportunities in 2025, advising followers to stay attentive. Meanwhile, Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley likened the rise of AI agents to the early days of corporations in the 19th century, noting their potential to enter contracts, hire humans, own assets, and outlive individuals. This article is intended for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal or investment advice. The opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cointelegraph.