Key Notes
- NVIDIA’s stock breakthrough above $190 catalyzed synchronized gains across all top ten crypto AI tokens on Thursday.
- Markets now price 97.8% probability of Federal Reserve rate reduction at upcoming October 29 policy meeting.
- Capital rotation from US treasuries into equities drove $2.6 billion sector expansion as investors hedged political shutdown risks.
The aggregate crypto AI sector reached $32 billion in market capitalization on Thursday, driven by NVIDIA’s rally to fresh all-time highs above $190 per share. As the chipmaker’s valuation approaches $4.6 trillion, it continues to cement its position as the dominant force shaping the global AI landscape.
The broader crypto market also received a boost as investors sought alternatives to hedge political risk triggered by the US government shutdown. Capital rotation out of US treasuries into blue-chip stocks provided additional momentum for risk assets during the session.
CME Group’s FedWatchTool shows 97.8% likelihood of a Fed rate cut on October 29 | Source: CMEGroup.com
ADP private payroll data released earlier in the week also eased bearish concerns. According to CME Group’s Fedwatch tool, markets now price in a 97.8% likelihood of an interest rate cut in the next Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) slated for October 29.
NVIDIA Rally Propels Crypto AI Sector Valuation Above $32B
NVIDIA’s record-breaking stock rally has fueled widespread positive sentiment across crypto projects with artificial intelligence exposure. Coingecko data shows aggregate crypto AI market capitalization crossed the $32 billion threshold on Thursday, climbing 8.8% in the last 24 hours.
Crypto AI Sector Valuation Crosses $32 billion | Source: Coingecko
Notably, gains were evenly distributed, with all top ten crypto AI tokens trading in the green at press time. This synchronized rally signals the $2.6 billion sector growth was driven by sector-wide catalysts linked to NVIDIA’s all-time high rally.
Among standout movers, Virtual Protocol
VIRTUAL
$1.14
24h volatility:
2.6%
Market cap:
$746.92 M
Vol. 24h:
$118.11 M
price advanced 7.2% in intraday trade, while Render
RENDER
$3.60
24h volatility:
1.1%
Market cap:
$1.87 B
Vol. 24h:
$70.46 M
added 4% and Artificial Intelligence Alliance
FET
$0.60
24h volatility:
0.1%
Market cap:
$1.56 B
Vol. 24h:
$87.84 M
climbed 3%.
As NVIDIA stock edges closer to its $5 trillion market cap target, speculative bets on Fed rate cut expectations could see the Crypto AI sector maintain an upward trajectory in the near-term.
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Ibrahim Ajibade is a seasoned research analyst with a background in supporting various Web3 startups and financial organizations. He earned his undergraduate degree in Economics and is currently studying for a Master’s in Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies at the University of Malta.
