Jan 6, 2026
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VIRTUAL Token Surges 28% Amid Increased AI Sector Activity
The native token of the AI platform Virtuals Protocol, VIRTUAL, increased by 27.84% in the last 24 hours, climbing from $0.89 to $1.14. The trading volume surged by 172.62%, reaching $427.59 million.
- VIRTUAL is currently 77.73% below its all-time high of $5.07.
- Market capitalization stands at $740.13 million.
- The token operates on the Base and Ethereum blockchains.
- Integration with Coinbase's x402 payment system previously triggered a price rally.
Factors Influencing VIRTUAL's Rise
- Increased interest in Base tokens and the AI sector.
- Tokens within the Virtuals Protocol ecosystem also saw gains.
- Analysts noted pattern-driven momentum and limited pullbacks during rallies.
Broader Market Context
- $522.26 million in forced liquidations occurred across the crypto market.
- Traders betting against price increases lost $438.07 million.
- The Fear & Greed Index improved slightly to 26, indicating prevalent fear.
- The overall crypto market capitalization grew by 1.83%, reaching $3.27 trillion.
