The AI agent sector experienced a notable rebound, with a 6.21% surge in the past 24 hours, reaching a total market capitalization of $11.49 billion.
The Virtuals ecosystem led the market rally, recording a 12.8% increase in total market cap to $2.62 billion, driven by a 12.94% surge in $VIRTUAL token price.
Smaller-cap AI agent tokens outperformed, with notable gains seen in TIAN (+69.14%), LEO (+45.91%), BIOS, and AIXCB (both above +30%), reflecting a shift towards narrative-driven plays.
Analysts caution against complacency despite the bullish trend, highlighting the need for sustained momentum through new product rollouts, developer adoption, and real-world utility in the AI agent market.