🧠 AI COINS DEFY THE MARKET MELTDOWN: Leaders Post Double-Digit Weekly Gains! 🚀

While a brutal $500M+ liquidation event shook crypto markets , the top AI coin projects showed remarkable resilience on December 16th, posting strong weekly growth that beat the broader downturn .

Here are the top AI infrastructure players holding the line:

TokenPrice (USD)24h Change7-Day Change$TAO (Bittensor)$262.19+1.95%+15.49%$NEAR (Near Protocol)$1.55+1.91%+16.64%$ICP (Internet Computer)$3.07+2.32%+16.26%$RENDER (Render)$1.43+1.32%+16.91%$FET (Fetch.ai)$0.2257+0.22%+14.38%

⚡ What's Driving This Strength?

The standout performance of blue-chip AI tokens suggests a crucial market shift. While the market suffers from Fed uncertainty and AI bubble fears , capital appears to be rotating from pure hype toward established projects with real infrastructure .

A key catalyst is major institutional validation, like Grayscale launching the Bittensor ($TAO) Trust, bridging decentralized AI to traditional finance . This "flight to quality" within the AI sector indicates investors are betting on the foundational tech, not just the narrative.

💎 The Bottom Line

In a fearful market, the leaders proving their utility are separating from the pack. The resilience of $TAO , $NEAR , and $ICP  shows that when the dust settles from macro-driven sell-offs, projects with solid fundamentals may recover first.

What's your take? Is this the sign of a healthy sector shakeout, or are AI coins still in for more pain? Which AI project are you most bullish on for 2026?

Discuss below! 👇

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. The crypto market is highly volatile. Always conduct your own research (DYOR).

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