AI Coin VIRTUAL Surges 207% in a Month Amid Increased Smart Money Participation

The native cryptocurrency of Virtuals Protocol, VIRTUAL, has increased by 207% over the past month, outperforming the broader crypto market. Key points include:

  • VIRTUAL reached $1.8, a significant resistance level.
  • Weekly gains stand at 12.86%, with a market cap exceeding $1 billion.
  • Daily trading volume is around $350 million.
  • Smart money wallets have contributed $14.2 million in inflows over 30 days, including $8.56 million in the last week.
  • VIRTUAL ranks as the top-traded token among institutional and prominent investors.
  • Open interest for VIRTUAL surpasses $202 million.

Recent interest is attributed to the launch of the Genesis launchpad, which rewards genuine contributors through a "proof of contribution" mechanism. Key features of the system include:

  • Contribution-based allocations.
  • Automatic refunds if funding goals are unmet.
  • Transparent vesting schedules.

The platform aims to innovate token launches while addressing issues found in traditional systems.