Bittensor (TAO), the decentralized AI network token, has staged a dramatic recovery from its February lows, and on-chain data suggests the rally may have real legs.
CryptoQuant data tracking 90-day Spot Taker Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD), a metric measuring the balance between aggressive buyers and sellers on spot exchanges, shows a sustained flip toward buy-side dominance since the $154 floor.
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The chart reveals weeks of consistent green bars replacing what had been months of sell-dominant red, indicating that real spot buyers have been steadily absorbing supply.
The token is now trading around $330. Its price rose more than 20% over the past week alone, and its market capitalization has climbed back to approximately $3.17 billion.
Bittensor (TAO) Price Performance. Source: BeInCrypto MarketsThe broader Bittensor ecosystem has also benefited. According to CoinGecko data, the total market capitalization of subnet tokens has collectively surged to $1.4 billion. Nearly every token in the network has posted double-digit gains over the past 30 days.
Meanwhile, the percentage of TAO staked to subnets relative to total TAO staked has exceeded 33%, reflecting growing confidence in the subnet economy.
TAO Staked To Subnets. Source: ArtemisDespite the bullish backdrop, CryptoQuant analyst Maartunn noted that all segments of Bittensor trading activity, including spot volumes, futures volume, and retail participation, are heating up simultaneously.
The observation does not necessarily predict an imminent reversal. Nonetheless, it suggests the current rally may be in a zone where downside risk increases.
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Source: https://beincrypto.com/bittensor-tao-rally-retail-risk-signal/
