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Stop Guessing, Start Trading: The Token Metrics API Advantage

Announcements

Big news: We’re cranking up the heat on AI-driven crypto analytics with the launch of the Token Metrics API and our official SDK (Software Development Kit). This isn’t just an upgrade – it's a quantum leap, giving traders, hedge funds, developers, and institutions direct access to cutting-edge market intelligence, trading signals, and predictive analytics.

Crypto markets move fast, and having real-time, AI-powered insights can be the difference between catching the next big trend or getting left behind. Until now, traders and quants have been wrestling with scattered data, delayed reporting, and a lack of truly predictive analytics. Not anymore.

The Token Metrics API delivers 32+ high-performance endpoints packed with powerful AI-driven insights right into your lap, including:

  • Trading Signals: AI-driven buy/sell recommendations based on real-time market conditions.
  • Investor & Trader Grades: Our proprietary risk-adjusted scoring for assessing crypto assets.
  • Price Predictions: Machine learning-powered forecasts for multiple time frames.
  • Sentiment Analysis: Aggregated insights from social media, news, and market data.
  • Market Indicators: Advanced metrics, including correlation analysis, volatility trends, and macro-level market insights.

Getting started with the Token Metrics API is simple:

  1. Sign up at www.tokenmetrics.com/api
  2. Generate an API key and explore sample requests.
  3. Choose a tier–start with 50 free API calls/month, or stake TMAI tokens for premium access.
  4. Optionally–download the SDK, install it for your preferred programming language, and follow the provided setup guide.

At Token Metrics, we believe data should be decentralized, predictive, and actionable. 

The Token Metrics API & SDK bring next-gen AI-powered crypto intelligence to anyone looking to trade smarter, build better, and stay ahead of the curve. With our official SDK, developers can plug these insights into their own trading bots, dashboards, and research tools – no need to reinvent the wheel.

Research

The Death of "Buy and Hold": Why Crypto Has Become a Trader's Market in 2025

Token Metrics Team
7 min
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The cryptocurrency landscape has fundamentally shifted, and traditional investment strategies are failing investors across the board. If you're wondering why your altcoin portfolio is down 95% despite solid fundamentals, you're not alone—and there's a critical reason behind this market transformation.

The New Reality: Attention Economy Over Fundamentals

According to recent market analysis from Token Metrics, we've entered what experts are calling a "trader's market." The old premise of buying based on technology and fundamentals has essentially expired this cycle. Instead, crypto has evolved into an attention economy focused on trading narratives rather than long-term value accumulation.

"The old strategy of buying and holding fundamental assets like in past cycles and expecting them to do well—that ship has sailed," explains Ian Balina, highlighting a harsh reality many investors are facing.

Why Traditional Strategies Are Failing

The core issue lies in market saturation. Today's crypto market features 100 to 1,000 times more tokens competing for the same amount of trading volume as previous cycles. This massive increase in competition has fundamentally altered market dynamics, making it nearly impossible for individual projects to maintain sustained growth through fundamentals alone.

Key factors driving this shift include:

  • Overwhelming token supply: New projects launch daily, diluting attention and capital
  • Shortened attention spans: Investors jump between narratives quickly
  • Professional trading dominance: Algorithmic and institutional trading has increased market efficiency
  • Narrative-driven cycles: Success depends more on timing and story than underlying technology

The Altcoin Season Indicator: Your Market Timing Tool

One crucial metric investors should monitor is the Bitcoin versus Altcoin Season indicator. Currently sitting at 58%, this metric suggests that nearly 60% of returns are flowing into altcoins rather than Bitcoin.

Historically, when this indicator crosses 57%, it signals an ideal time to start trimming altcoin profits. The danger zone begins at 60% and above—previous cycle tops have seen this metric reach 80-88%, marking optimal exit points.

"This is literally a leading indicator historically on when to sell the top," notes the analysis, pointing to data from 2021 and 2022 cycle peaks.

Treasury Company Revolution: The New Institutional Wave

Despite challenges in traditional crypto investing, institutional adoption continues accelerating through treasury companies. MicroStrategy leads with $70 billion in Bitcoin holdings, including $23 billion in unrealized gains. BitMine recently purchased $2.2 billion worth of Ethereum, targeting 5% of ETH's total supply.

This institutional wave extends beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum:

  • Solana: Multiple companies are raising billions for SOL-focused treasury strategies
  • BNB: B Strategy launched a $1 billion vehicle backed by Binance's founder
  • Multi-asset approaches: Diversified treasury companies are emerging across major cryptocurrencies

Projects Bucking the Trend: What's Actually Working

While most altcoins struggle, certain projects demonstrate sustainable growth models. Hyperliquid stands out as a prime example, maintaining consistent upward momentum through:

  • On-chain revenue generation: Real trading fees and volume
  • Token buyback mechanisms: 97% of revenue used for token purchases
  • Growing user adoption: Institutional-level trades moving to the platform

Similarly, projects with genuine utility and revenue sharing are outperforming purely speculative assets.

The Meme Coin Exception

Interestingly, meme coins represent one segment that continues generating significant returns, albeit with extreme volatility. Projects like Bub (up 30% recently) demonstrate that community-driven assets can still achieve impressive gains, though these remain high-risk trading opportunities rather than investment plays.

World Liberty Financial: The Next Major Catalyst

Looking ahead, World Liberty Financial (WLFI) represents a significant upcoming event. Backed by the Trump family and featuring partnerships with established DeFi projects, WLFI launches September 1st with several notable characteristics:

  • Fastest-growing stablecoin: USD1 reached $2.5 billion market cap
  • Strong institutional backing: $715 million raised across funding rounds
  • Treasury support: Alt 5 creating $1.5 billion treasury for the token
  • Pre-market trading: Currently available on major exchanges around $0.20

Strategies for the New Market Reality

Given these market dynamics, successful crypto participants are adapting their approaches:

For Non-Traders

  • Yield farming: Earn 7-10% on blue chips through DeFi protocols
  • Diversified staking: Spread risk across multiple platforms
  • Focus on revenue-sharing projects: Prioritize tokens with real utility

For Active Participants

  • Narrative trading: Follow attention cycles and social sentiment
  • Risk management: Take profits during pumps, maintain stop-losses
  • Sector rotation: Move between trending narratives (AI, DeFi, memes)

The Path Forward

The crypto market's evolution into a trader's paradise doesn't mean opportunities have disappeared—they've simply changed form. Success now requires:

  1. Accepting the new reality: Buy-and-hold strategies need modification
  2. Developing trading skills: Even long-term investors need exit strategies
  3. Following institutional flows: Treasury companies signal major trends
  4. Monitoring key indicators: Use tools like altcoin season metrics
  5. Risk management: Position sizing and profit-taking become crucial

Conclusion

The transformation of crypto from a fundamentals-driven market to an attention-based trading ecosystem represents a natural evolution as the space matures. While this shift has created challenges for traditional investors, it has also opened new opportunities for those willing to adapt their strategies.

The key lies in understanding that we're no longer in 2017 or 2021—we're in a new era where narrative, timing, and trading acumen matter more than technology assessments. Those who embrace this reality while maintaining disciplined risk management will be best positioned for success in the current market environment.

Whether you're yielding farming for steady returns, trading narratives for quick gains, or waiting for the next institutional wave, the most important step is acknowledging that the rules have changed—and your strategy should change with them.

Research

Treasury Companies and ETFs: How Institutional Money is Reshaping Crypto in 2025

Token Metrics Team
6 min
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The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a seismic shift as institutional adoption accelerates through treasury companies and exchange-traded funds. This institutional wave is fundamentally altering market dynamics and creating new investment opportunities for both retail and professional investors.

The Treasury Company Explosion

Treasury companies have emerged as the dominant force driving crypto adoption in 2025. These entities, which hold cryptocurrency as primary treasury assets, are experiencing unprecedented growth and creating massive buying pressure across major digital assets.

MicroStrategy Leads the Charge

MicroStrategy continues to dominate Bitcoin treasury holdings with an impressive $70 billion worth of Bitcoin, including $23 billion in unrealized gains. The company's strategy has proven so successful that it's spawning imitators across multiple cryptocurrency ecosystems.

Recent data shows treasury companies are expanding beyond Bitcoin into Ethereum and other major cryptocurrencies, creating diversified institutional exposure to digital assets.

Ethereum Treasury Revolution

BitMine recently made headlines with a $2.2 billion Ethereum purchase, signaling institutional confidence in ETH's long-term prospects. The company has set an ambitious target of capturing 5% of Ethereum's total supply, demonstrating the scale of institutional appetite.

This move coincides with Ethereum hitting new all-time highs of $4,946, up 250% from April lows. The combination of treasury company purchases and growing DeFi activity has created a powerful upward momentum for ETH.

Beyond Bitcoin: Diversification Across Ecosystems

Solana Treasury Strategies

The Solana ecosystem is witnessing significant institutional interest:

  • Sharp Technologies raised $400 million with Paradigm and Pantera for SOL treasury operations
  • Galaxy Jump and Multicoin are raising $1 billion for a Solana-focused treasury company
  • These developments suggest Solana may soon follow Bitcoin and Ethereum's institutional adoption path

BNB Strategic Holdings

B Strategy, backed by Binance founder CZ and former Bitman CFO, launched a $1 billion US-listed vehicle specifically to purchase BNB tokens. This institutional backing provides significant credibility to Binance's native token and demonstrates the expanding scope of treasury strategies.

The Stablecoin Revolution

Parallel to treasury company growth, stablecoins are experiencing explosive expansion. Total stablecoin supply now exceeds $250 billion, with projections suggesting growth to $1 trillion by next year.

MetaMask Enters the Stablecoin Race

MetaMask's launch of MUSD, their native stablecoin developed with Bridge (acquired by Stripe), represents a significant development. Key features include:

  • Multi-chain deployment: Initially on Ethereum and Linea
  • 30 million user base: Immediate access to a massive user network
  • MasterCard integration: Direct retail spending capabilities
  • Seamless experience: On-ramp, swap, transfers, and bridging within MetaMask

Current supply stands at 41 million MUSD with 5,000 holders, but this is expected to grow rapidly to billions given MetaMask's user base.

Traditional Institution Adoption

Several major developments indicate mainstream financial adoption:

Singapore's DBS Bank launched tokenized structured notes on Ethereum mainnet, though initially limited to accredited investors.

SBI Holdings from Japan, managing $74 billion, entered a joint venture with Startale to tokenize US and Japanese stocks, enabling 24/7 trading and fractional ownership.

Multiple South Korean banks are in discussions with Tether and Circle to distribute USD stablecoins, following increasing regulatory clarity.

ETF Expansion and Regulatory Progress

The ETF landscape continues expanding beyond Bitcoin, creating new institutional access points:

Solana ETF Applications

  • VanEck and Jito filed for Solana ETF applications
  • Solana Foundation and Multicoin are leveraging SEC guidelines for liquid staking ETFs
  • The deadline for approval is October, with industry experts optimistic about approval

Ethereum Momentum

Ethereum ETFs are seeing increased inflows as institutional interest grows. The combination of ETF buying and treasury company purchases is creating sustained upward pressure on ETH prices.

AI and Privacy Tokens Gaining Institutional Interest

Venice AI: Privacy-Focused Innovation

Vanna AI represents a new category of projects attracting institutional attention. Founded by Eric Voorhees (Shapeshift founder), the project offers:

  • Privacy-first AI: Local inference without data upload to centralized servers
  • Multiple AI models: Text, image, and specialized model integration
  • Fair token distribution: 50% airdropped to community
  • Stake for Access: API credits model with $1 per day per staked token
  • Growing adoption: 6 million monthly visitors indicate mainstream appeal

The project demonstrates how utility-focused tokens can attract both institutional and retail interest through genuine product-market fit.

Hidden Opportunities in Emerging Ecosystems

Hyperliquid Ecosystem Growth

The Hyperliquid ecosystem is experiencing explosive growth, with several projects showing institutional-grade metrics:

Kinetic Protocol serves as the liquid staking solution for Hyperliquid's native HYPE token, similar to Lido for Ethereum. TVL has grown from under $400 million to over $1.7 billion, demonstrating organic adoption.

Unit Protocol acts as the native bridge for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC to Hyperliquid, with nearly $1 billion TVL despite no active point system.

DeFi Infrastructure Expansion

Traditional DeFi protocols are expanding to capture multi-chain market share:

  • AAVE launched on Aptos, becoming the first major DeFi protocol on a Move-language blockchain
  • Multi-chain strategies are becoming standard for major protocols
  • Increased TVL across networks shows growing institutional DeFi adoption

Consumer Applications and Mass Adoption

Base Ecosystem Leadership

Base, Coinbase's Layer 2 solution, is emerging as a leader in consumer-focused crypto applications. The rebrand from Coinbase Wallet to Base App signals a broader strategy to become the "super app" for crypto.

Recent consumer applications include:

  • Fantasy Football platforms generating millions in revenue within days of launch
  • Gaming integrations bringing Web2 users into crypto seamlessly
  • Social and entertainment apps abstracting blockchain complexity

Investment Strategies for the New Landscape

Blue Chip Focus

Given the institutional wave, experts recommend focusing on established assets:

  • Bitcoin: Continued treasury adoption and regulatory clarity
  • Ethereum: DeFi growth and institutional ETF flows
  • Solana: Emerging treasury strategies and ETF potential
  • Hyperliquid: Revenue-generating protocol with strong tokenomics

Emerging Opportunities

Secondary opportunities include:

  • Liquid staking tokens on growing ecosystems
  • Bridge and infrastructure protocols with real revenue
  • Privacy-focused AI projects with utility beyond speculation
  • Consumer applications with demonstrated product-market fit

Risk Management in Institutional Markets

Valuation Metrics

Treasury companies often trade at premiums to their underlying holdings, similar to traditional investment vehicles. Key metrics to monitor:

  • Net Asset Value (NAV): Compare stock price to underlying crypto holdings
  • Premium levels: Historical peaks around 2.5x suggest caution
  • Revenue generation: Focus on companies with operating businesses beyond holding crypto

Market Timing

The altcoin season indicator currently sits at 58%, approaching the 60%+ zone that historically marks cycle tops. This suggests:

  • Profit-taking opportunities may emerge soon
  • Risk management becomes crucial as markets mature
  • Diversification across asset classes and strategies

The Future of Institutional Crypto

The institutional adoption wave shows no signs of slowing. Predictions suggest:

  • $10 trillion stablecoin market within 2-3 years
  • Multiple treasury companies for each major cryptocurrency
  • Regulatory clarity enabling broader institutional participation
  • Consumer applications bringing billions of users to crypto

Conclusion

The convergence of treasury companies, ETF expansion, and consumer application growth is creating a new phase of cryptocurrency adoption. Unlike previous cycles driven by retail speculation, this institutional wave appears sustainable and growing.

Investors who understand these trends and position accordingly—whether through direct cryptocurrency exposure, treasury company stocks, or emerging ecosystem tokens—are likely to benefit from this fundamental shift in crypto market structure.

The key is recognizing that we're no longer in an early-stage speculative market, but rather witnessing the birth of a mature digital asset class with institutional backing, regulatory clarity, and real-world utility. This transformation creates both opportunities and risks that require sophisticated analysis and strategic positioning.

Research

Crypto Market Turns Bearish: Expert Analysis on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Top Altcoin Opportunities

Token Metrics Team
6 min
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The cryptocurrency market has officially shifted into risk-off mode, marking a significant change from the bullish momentum we've witnessed over recent months. According to leading crypto analysts from Token Matrics, while the overall market indicator shows "neutral," the underlying momentum has been declining dramatically – a pattern that demands immediate attention from investors.

Bitcoin's Momentum Crash Signals Market Shift

Bitcoin, currently trading around $114,000, has experienced what analysts describe as "momentum crashing." Despite reaching an all-time high of $124,000 just last week, the world's largest cryptocurrency has retreated below $115,000, triggering a clear sell signal on technical indicators.

This dramatic shift becomes even more apparent when examining the Bitcoin vs Altcoin Season indicator. From July 10th, when 90% of returns were concentrated in Bitcoin during its price discovery phase, the market briefly shifted to an even split between Bitcoin and altcoin returns. However, we're now witnessing a return to Bitcoin dominance – a classic sign of risk-off sentiment among crypto investors.

"I think this is just probably a healthy cooling-off correction. I don't think this is the end per se," explains Ian Belina, highlighting that while the current pullback appears significant, it may represent a necessary market reset rather than a trend reversal.

Ethereum Emerges as the Clear Winner

While Bitcoin struggles with declining momentum, Ethereum has emerged as the standout performer, demonstrating remarkable resilience in the current market environment. Trading around $4,300, Ethereum has surged approximately 70% since June, vastly outperforming Bitcoin's modest 9-10% gains over the same period.

The ETH/BTC ratio has climbed to 2025 highs at 0.037%, signaling a significant shift in investor preference toward Ethereum-based assets. This performance is particularly noteworthy given the regulatory clarity emerging in the United States, which has created favorable conditions for stablecoin protocols and crypto treasury adoption.

Abdullah, Head of Research & Investments at Token Matrics, remains bullish on Ethereum's prospects: "As long as ETH is above 4k, I think ETH holders shouldn't be worried. Ethereum will keep outperforming Bitcoin and Solana within the next one to three months."

Solana Faces Potential 30-40% Correction

Solana presents a more concerning picture, with analysts expecting a potential capitulation event that could see the token decline 30-40% from current levels. Having broken major technical support levels, Solana's momentum indicators have turned decidedly bearish.

However, this bearish outlook comes with a silver lining for long-term investors. "I think it will be a purely buy the dip opportunity before Solana starts to run again for $500 or maybe $1,000 by the end of the cycle," notes Abdullah, suggesting that current weakness may present attractive entry points for patient investors.

Treasury Companies Drive Institutional Adoption

A major catalyst supporting the crypto market's long-term outlook is the continued accumulation by corporate treasuries. MicroStrategy recently purchased an additional 430 Bitcoin for $51 million, bringing its total holdings to approximately $7.2 billion with unrealized gains of $2.6 billion.

The trend extends beyond Bitcoin, with Ethereum treasuries gaining significant momentum. Bitcoin Immersion, led by Tom Lee, has acquired 1.52 million ETH valued at $6.6 billion, making it the second-largest public crypto treasury behind MicroStrategy and the largest for Ethereum specifically.

These institutional moves represent more than mere speculation – they signal a fundamental shift toward crypto as a legitimate treasury asset. As of now, 4% of Bitcoin's supply and 2% of Ethereum's supply is held by public companies and treasury entities.

Top Trading Opportunities in Current Market

Despite the overall bearish sentiment, several tokens continue to show strength and present compelling trading opportunities:

Chainlink (LINK)

Chainlink has emerged as a standout performer, recently breaking through the $22-$23 resistance level that had acted as a range high for over two years. The enterprise L1 narrative is driving adoption, as Wall Street-backed firms launching their own Layer 1 blockchains require reliable oracle services.

"I think it's only a matter of time till Chainlink sees a new all-time high," predicts Abdullah, citing the protocol's dominant market position and recent tokenomics improvements, including a buyback program tied to enterprise revenue.

Pendle (PENDLE)

Despite being undervalued relative to its fundamentals, Pendle continues to show strength with a Total Value Locked (TVL) of approximately $10 billion against a market cap of only $1.4 billion. As the leading yield trading platform, Pendle offers institutional investors the ability to fix yields and trade funding rates with leverage.

Base Ecosystem Tokens

Tokens within the Base ecosystem, including Aerodrome and Zora, have shown resilience despite recent corrections. With Coinbase planning to expand DEX trading access beyond the current 1% of users, these protocols could see significant volume increases.

Market Outlook and Strategy

Looking ahead, analysts expect a consolidation or correction period lasting several weeks into mid-to-late September. However, Q4 remains positioned for potential bullish momentum, particularly if the Federal Reserve delivers dovish commentary at the upcoming Jackson Hole speech.

The key for investors lies in monitoring critical indicators: the market sentiment gauge, Bitcoin vs Altcoin season metrics, and individual token momentum scores. When over 60% of market returns shift to altcoins while the overall market shows strong buy signals, it typically indicates an optimal profit-taking opportunity.

For those navigating this complex environment, focusing on tokens with strong fundamentals, high trader grades (80%+), and positive momentum indicators remains the most prudent approach. While the current market presents challenges, it also offers opportunities for those who can correctly identify and time the strongest performers in each narrative cycle.

The crypto market's evolution continues, and while short-term volatility is inevitable, the underlying infrastructure and institutional adoption trends suggest a maturing asset class with significant long-term potential.

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🚀 Announcing the Launch of the Token Metrics API & SDK — Powered by $TMAI

Token Metrics Team
5 min
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Introducing the Token Metrics API: Power Your Crypto Tools with AI-Driven Intelligence

We’re thrilled to announce one of our most important product launches to date: the Token Metrics API is now live.

This powerful crypto API gives developers, quant traders, and crypto startups direct access to the core AI infrastructure that powers the Token Metrics platform. Whether you’re building trading agents, investor dashboards, research tools, or mobile apps, our API and SDKs provide everything you need to build with real-time crypto data and intelligence—right out of the box.

For the first time, you can plug into the same AI API that drives our ratings, signals, and predictions—and embed it directly into your products, tools, or internal systems.

🔍 What’s Inside the Token Metrics API?

Our crypto API is designed to give you high-performance access to the exact data models we use in-house:

✅ AI Trading Signals

Access bullish and bearish calls across thousands of tokens. These API endpoints are powered by machine learning models trained on historical price action, sentiment data, and blockchain activity.

✅ Investor & Trader Grades

Through our API, you can pull dynamic 0–100 grades on any token. Designed for long-term or short-term views, these scores factor in volatility, momentum, market cap trends, and our proprietary AI predictions.

✅ AI Reports & Conversation Crypto Agent

Query the API to generate custom reports and insights using our smart crypto assistant. Analyze market trends, token health, and investment opportunities—without writing your own models.

✅ Token Performance Data

Retrieve token-level analytics like ROI, predictive volatility, and asset rankings. Perfect for powering dashboards, investor tools, or internal models.

✅ Market Sentiment Models

Use the API to access our AI-modeled sentiment engine, built from social media, news data, and trend signals—ideal for gauging crowd psychology.

All Token Metrics API endpoints are RESTful, fast, and easy to integrate. SDKs for Python, Node.js, and other environments help developers onboard quickly.

🛠️ What You Can Build With the Token Metrics API

Our users are already building next-gen tools and automation using the Token Metrics API:

  • 🤖 CEX Trading Agents — Automate entries and exits with real-time signals and token grades
  • ⛓️ DEX Arbitrage Engines — Scan price differences across DeFi and act instantly
  • 📊 Analytics Dashboards — Build data-driven tools with predictive metrics and visualizations
  • 💬 Alert Bots for Telegram & Discord — Deliver actionable alerts using our signal API
  • 📱 Web & Mobile Crypto Apps — Enhance portfolios and research apps with AI intelligence

With just a few lines of code and an API key, you can turn static crypto apps into dynamic, intelligent systems.

💸 Affordable Pricing & $TMAI Utility

We’ve designed our crypto API pricing to be flexible and accessible:

  • Plans start at $99/month, with high usage limits
  • Save up to 35% when you pay with our native token, $TMAI
  • All tiers include access to powerful AI tools and real-time crypto data

Whether you're a solo dev or scaling a trading startup, there’s a plan built for you. Paying with $TMAI also deepens your utility in the Token Metrics ecosystem—this is just the beginning of native token perks.

🧪 Try the Token Metrics API for Free

Not ready to commit? Try our free API tier with:

  • Limited endpoints to explore
  • Access to live documentation and test queries
  • Sample code and SDKs for instant implementation

Start exploring at tokenmetrics.com/api

🌐 Why We Built This Crypto API

Token Metrics has always been focused on empowering smarter investing. But as the market evolves, we believe the future lies in infrastructure, automation, and open access.

That’s why we built the Token Metrics API—to give developers access to the exact AI systems we use ourselves. Our models have been fine-tuned over years, and now, that same intelligence can power your platform, tools, or trading agents.

Whether you're building research platforms, signal-based apps, or automated execution tools—this API is your edge.

⚡ Start Building with Token Metrics API for FREE→ tokenmetrics.com/api

The crypto market never sleeps—and with the Token Metrics API, neither do your tools.

Research

Inside Token Metrics’ Market Page Upgrade: Smarter Signal Discovery

Token Metrics Team
5 min
MIN

Introduction
With thousands of crypto tokens flooding the market, finding the best-performing assets can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Token Metrics is solving this with a revamped Market Page experience — designed to surface top signals faster and help users make smarter trading decisions.

Why the Market Page Matters
The Market Page is the heartbeat of Token Metrics' analytics platform. It showcases real-time data on the latest bullish and bearish signals across tokens, providing users with instant access to the platform’s top-rated opportunities. With the recent update, it’s now more powerful and user-friendly than ever.

What’s New in the Market Page?

  1. Top-Performing Signals First – The layout now prioritizes tokens with the highest ROI bold signals. This means the most alpha-generating opportunities are surfaced first — saving users valuable time.
  2. Smarter Filters – Users can sort by return, grade, time frame, and signal type. Want only tokens with a Trader Grade above 80? Just one click away.
  3. Improved Visuals – A cleaner UI now highlights key metrics like entry price, ROI since signal, and latest update date.

How It Helps Traders
This upgrade isn't just cosmetic. It fundamentally changes how traders interact with the platform:

  • Faster decision-making by highlighting the best signals up front
  • Better precision using advanced filters for investor profiles
  • Increased confidence from seeing clear data behind every signal

Case Study: Launch Coin
Launch Coin, the best performing token in 2025 with a 35x return, was identified early thanks to the Market Page’s bold signal tracking. Its signal rose to the top immediately after performance started climbing — helping early users lock in life-changing gains.

How to Use the Market Page Like a Pro

  1. Visit the Market Page daily to track new signal updates
  2. Filter by 24H/7D ROI to catch fast movers
  3. Use Grades to Align with Your Strategy
  4. Follow Narratives: Filter by AI, DeFi, Gaming, and other emerging themes

The Power of Daily Signals
With market conditions changing fast, the daily updates on the Market Page give Token Metrics users an edge — surfacing fresh opportunities before they trend on social media or make headlines.

Conclusion
The new Market Page isn’t just a dashboard — it’s a discovery engine. Designed for both beginner and experienced traders, it brings clarity, speed, and precision to crypto investing.

Research

Bitcoin vs. Altcoin Season: Where the Market's Headed in 2025

Token Metrics Team
5 min
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Introduction
In the ever-evolving world of crypto, understanding the cyclical relationship between Bitcoin and altcoins is crucial for successful trading. During Token Metrics’ latest market update, Ian Balina highlighted key indicators pointing to a shift in momentum — possibly signaling the return of an altcoin season.

What Is Altcoin Season?
Altcoin season is a period in the crypto market where altcoins outperform Bitcoin in terms of price gains. Historically, this shift occurs when Bitcoin stabilizes after a rally, giving room for capital rotation into smaller-cap tokens with higher risk/reward potential.

Bitcoin’s Dominance and the Signs of Rotation
As of May 2025, Bitcoin remains a market anchor, but its dominance is showing signs of plateauing. Ian pointed out that capital is beginning to flow into AI tokens, new infrastructure plays, and community-driven projects like Launchcoin — which has already returned 35x gains. These trends are classic precursors to altcoin season.

Top Performing Altcoins Identified by Token Metrics
Token Metrics’ bold signals have identified several high-performing altcoins, such as:

  • Launchcoin: 35x gain since the signal triggered.
  • AI Infrastructure Tokens: Benefiting from the broader AI narrative in crypto.
  • DeFi 2.0 Protocols: Getting renewed attention amid institutional interest.

Key Indicators to Watch

  1. Bitcoin Dominance Chart – A drop below 50% dominance often precedes altcoin rallies.
  2. Volume Trends – Increasing volume on altcoin pairs indicates rising interest.
  3. Token Metrics Grades – Look for altcoins with high Trader and Investor Grades — a dual signal of short- and long-term strength.

How to Prepare Your Portfolio
Traders should consider gradual rotation — locking in BTC gains and reallocating to top-rated altcoins. Using Token Metrics’ tools:

  • Monitor daily signal updates
  • Filter by Trader Grade > 80 and recent bold signals
  • Keep an eye on AI and DeFi narratives, as they dominate 2025’s momentum

Conclusion
Whether we’re entering a full-blown altcoin season or just a mini-cycle, the signals are clear: capital is rotating. Use data, not guesswork. With Token Metrics’ AI-powered tools, you can identify high-potential opportunities and stay ahead of the curve in both Bitcoin and altcoin markets.

Research

Rise of AI Coins: How AI Narratives Are Fueling the Next Bull Run

Token Metrics Team
4 min
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Introduction
AI is no longer just a tech buzzword — it’s a dominant force driving the next wave of crypto innovation. In 2025, artificial intelligence has found a new frontier: blockchain. From infrastructure protocols to AI-native tokens, the market is seeing a surge in interest, investment, and returns for coins tied to the AI narrative. Token Metrics is at the forefront, helping users identify these explosive opportunities.

Why AI Coins Are Surging
The intersection of AI and crypto isn’t random. Three forces are converging to power this narrative:

  1. Mainstream AI Adoption – With tools like ChatGPT and Claude going mainstream, interest in AI has exploded.
  2. Decentralized Intelligence – Blockchain offers a secure, transparent way to distribute AI models and datasets.
  3. Speculative Momentum – The hype around AI is creating high-risk, high-reward token launches with strong upside potential.

Token Metrics’ AI Token Detection Strategy
Token Metrics uses its proprietary AI to identify early momentum in the market. Here's how it helped surface the best-performing AI tokens:

  • Volume spikes and unusual trading patterns
  • Token grades showing >80 Trader Score
  • Bold signals based on narrative tracking
  • Cross-chain analysis for upcoming projects

Ian Balina noted during the recent webinar that several AI coins have already delivered outsized returns — and this is just the beginning.

Examples of AI Tokens to Watch

  • Launch Coin – While not an AI token itself, its virality shows how fast narratives spread.
  • AI Infrastructure Projects – Platforms building decentralized compute for training and deploying models.
  • AI DeFi Hybrids – Tokens merging machine learning with trading, risk management, or yield optimization.

How to Ride the AI Wave
Using the Token Metrics platform, here’s how to position your portfolio:

  • Use Bold Signals: Sort by AI narrative to find breakout projects.
  • Set Alerts: Monitor new signal generation across top AI narratives.
  • Filter by Grade: Combine high Trader Grade with AI tag for high-conviction trades.

What This Means for Investors
The AI narrative is not a flash in the pan. It represents a paradigm shift in both technology and finance. Tokens that combine utility, vision, and timing will thrive. As always, early entry is key — and that’s where Token Metrics’ daily insights give users the edge.

Conclusion
AI tokens are fueling the next crypto bull run — and the smartest investors are already positioned. With real-time signals, narrative filters, and AI-powered grading, Token Metrics is your map through the chaos. The next big opportunity may already be on the Market Page.

Research

📈 Launch Coin’s Wild Ride: From 54 SOL to $4 Million

Token Metrics Team
4 min
MIN

The crypto world thrives on narratives, and few have captured attention in recent weeks like Launchcoin. Born from a blend of SocialFi innovation and meme-driven virality, Launchcoin has surged into the spotlight—offering both eye-popping returns and warnings of extreme volatility. Powered by Token Metrics’ AI insights, here’s a detailed look at where Launchcoin stands today.

🚀 AI Detected the Breakout Early

On April 20, 2025, Token Metrics’ proprietary AI model flipped bullish on Launchcoin. Since then, the token has rallied over 3x, proving the strength of the signal. Backed by machine learning models that track on-chain data, sentiment, and price action across multiple timeframes, the Trader Grade for Launchcoin is currently at a whopping 93.15%, designating it a Strong Buy in the short term.

However, after such an exponential surge, the platform’s analysts expect natural pullbacks as early buyers and whales begin to take profits. These corrections are healthy and expected in any meteoric price run—and should not be confused with a loss of fundamental strength.

🧠 Token Metrics Investor Grade: A Balanced Perspective

While short-term indicators are overwhelmingly bullish, the Investor Grade remains neutral, pointing to a more measured view on Launchcoin’s long-term potential. This signals that while there’s momentum, there are still structural risks—particularly due to its meme coin characteristics and reliance on hype cycles.

Still, a neutral long-term grade isn’t bearish. It suggests Launchcoin is currently stable at its elevated valuation, but investors should monitor developments carefully—especially as new features and ecosystem growth unfold.

📈 Launchcoin’s Wild Ride: From 54 SOL to $4 Million

The Launchcoin story has already minted millionaires. One trader reportedly turned an $8,191 investment (54 SOL) into $4 million after purchasing 14.62 million LAUNCHCOIN tokens when the market cap was below $500,000. This kind of exponential return is rare—even in crypto—and helped drive speculative interest across social media and trading forums.

Within just 22 days, Launchcoin’s market cap crossed $300 million, illustrating how quickly meme-based projects can capture market momentum, especially when they ride the wave of a compelling narrative.

🔄 Listings and Market Access

Launchcoin’s liquidity and accessibility have improved significantly. The token is now trading on major centralized exchanges:

  • Spot listings: Bitget, KuCoin, Gate.io, and MEXC
  • Futures: Recently launched on ByBit

These listings have broadened exposure, attracting a wider investor base and allowing leveraged traders to participate. Increased liquidity also reduces slippage, enabling larger capital inflows while minimizing execution risk.

🎭 From PASTERNAK to LAUNCHCOIN: The Rebranding

Initially launched as PASTERNAK, named after Believe’s founder Ben Pasternak, the project was rebranded to Launchcoin on May 2, 2025. The new name better reflects its core value proposition: empowering creators to launch tokens through a SocialFi model.

The model is simple but revolutionary—anyone can create a token by posting on social media with the “@launchcoin” tag. This lowers the barrier for entry into token creation and adds viral potential to every social interaction.

🧨 Risk and Volatility: A Speculative Bet

Despite its recent success, Launchcoin remains a highly speculative asset. Its meteoric rise is reminiscent of meme coin cycles seen with tokens like PEPE or DOGE. While Launchcoin offers a unique utility layer with its token-creation feature, its current valuation includes a significant hype premium.

Token Metrics encourages traders to stay nimble. With the AI trading signals, users can track grade changes in real-time, ensuring they’re not caught off guard by sharp reversals or cooldowns.

🧠 Final Thoughts

Launchcoin represents a blend of viral marketing, social token innovation, and AI-predicted trading opportunity. With strong short-term momentum, neutral long-term positioning, and significant ecosystem buzz, it’s a token to watch—but not without caution.

Whether you’re a trader riding the momentum or an investor assessing long-term viability, Token Metrics provides the data-driven edge to navigate Launchcoin’s volatility with confidence.

Research

Best Long-Term Crypto Picks for the 2025 Bull Market

Token Metrics Team
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In a market full of noise, value investors are asking one critical question: what should I hold long-term?

Here are some of our top picks, based on fundamentals, traction, and longevity.

1. Grass – AI + Revenue

Grass stands out in the AI space. With over $15M in revenue from its browser extension and data resale model, it’s one of the few protocols generating real-world value. It’s a top AI blue chip we’re confident holding over multiple cycles.

2. Peaq – DePIN Infrastructure

Peaq positions itself as the Chainlink of decentralized physical infrastructure. While still under $1B FDV, it’s been consistent in development and narrative strength.

3. Sui – Consumer-Focused L1

Sui isn’t just another L1. Between Phantom wallet support, SuiPlay hardware, and growing dApp adoption, Sui has the elements to outpace older chains like Solana or Avalanche in user growth.

4. Parcl – Real Estate Derivatives

For exposure to real-world assets, Parcl offers a compelling play. Their UI is retail-friendly, listings are strong, and the market cap remains under $150M. This is one to watch as RWA adoption grows.

5. BitTensor – AI Infrastructure Layer

With a unique emission model and growing subnet usage, BitTensor remains the top AI infra token. Some even compare its long-term potential to early Bitcoin.

Bonus Mentions:

  • Uniswap / Aave / Compound – battle-tested DeFi with upcoming fee-sharing upgrades

  • Chainlink – oracle king still dominating infrastructure

  • Hyperliquid – sustainable revenue, EVM chain, and perps dominance

Final Words

The 2025 bull market will create noise—but also opportunity. These tokens aren’t just trendy—they’re infrastructure plays with real utility and upside. Allocate accordingly.

Research

SUI Price Analysis: Short-Term Momentum Builds Amid Long-Term Uncertainty

Token Metrics Team
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SUI, a rising Layer 1 blockchain network, has been gaining traction recently—and Token Metrics' AI-powered tools were ahead of the curve in identifying its bullish momentum. On April 24th, the Token Metrics Trader Grade issued a bullish signal for SUI, and since then, the price has climbed nearly 22%, confirming the strength of the short-term trend.

But there’s more to this move than just price action. Token Metrics offers a unique perspective by analyzing both short-term and long-term signals through its proprietary Trader Grade and Investor Grade ratings. These grades offer a layered view of an asset's potential by using machine learning to evaluate over 80 on-chain, off-chain, and technical indicators.

Token Metrics AI: Bullish for Traders, Bearish for Investors

As of the latest data, SUI holds a “Strong Buy” rating on the Token Metrics Trader Grade, signaling powerful momentum for short-term traders. This suggests that swing traders and scalpers could benefit from the current trend, particularly if the price can decisively break through the immediate resistance at $4.25.

However, the Investor Grade tells a different story. While the short-term outlook is bullish, the long-term view remains cautious. The Investor Grade currently recommends a Sell, suggesting SUI may face challenges in sustaining gains over a multi-month time frame. This divergence highlights the importance of aligning your investment strategy with the appropriate time horizon.

TVL Growth Validates SUI’s Ecosystem Expansion

Beyond AI ratings, Token Metrics also factors in fundamental metrics—and one of the strongest tailwinds for SUI right now is its rapidly growing Total Value Locked (TVL). According to DeFi Llama, SUI’s TVL has surged to a new all-time high of $2.11 billion, cementing its position as the 8th largest blockchain by TVL.

This growth in TVL indicates that more capital is being deployed in the SUI ecosystem. It reflects increased user engagement with decentralized applications (dApps) on the network and signals rising confidence among DeFi participants. From a fundamental standpoint, this bodes well for SUI’s long-term utility—even if its price action hasn't yet caught up to the full extent of this growth.

Key Technical Levels: Breakout or Pullback?

From a technical analysis standpoint, SUI is now testing a major resistance at $4.25. A confirmed breakout above this level could send the asset surging toward new all-time highs, potentially igniting a new wave of momentum-driven buying.

However, if the price fails to breach this resistance zone, a pullback is likely. In that scenario, the $3.00 to $3.20 range should act as a solid support area. These levels will be critical for traders to monitor, and Token Metrics' real-time alerts can help users stay on top of such breakouts or reversals.

Trading Smarter with Token Metrics

Whether you're trading short-term breakouts or evaluating long-term positions, Token Metrics helps crypto investors make data-driven decisions. The platform’s dual-grade system—Trader Grade for momentum-based insights and Investor Grade for long-term trends—equips users with nuanced information to act with confidence.

Moreover, Token Metrics integrates this data directly into its AI Trading Agent and custom alerts system, ensuring you never miss an opportunity or warning signal. With instant access to heatmaps, technical breakdowns, and AI-based predictions, SUI traders can manage risk more efficiently and capitalize on emerging trends before the rest of the market catches on.

Final Thoughts

SUI is showing promising signs, especially with its network fundamentals improving rapidly and short-term momentum turning bullish. Still, the cautious long-term outlook suggests that traders should proceed with a balanced approach—watching both breakout levels and support zones, while leveraging tools like Token Metrics for real-time decision-making support.

As always, combining AI-driven insights with strong risk management is the key to navigating volatile markets like crypto. SUI is one to watch—and Token Metrics helps you stay one step ahead.

Announcements

AI Tokens and DeFi 2.0: Where Smart Capital is Flowing

Token Metrics Team
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The crypto market is cyclical—not just in price, but in narrative. In recent months, attention has rotated from AI to DeFi, creating new opportunities for savvy investors. Let’s break down the trends.

AI Momentum Remains Strong

Projects like Vader AI, BitTensor, and Grass continue to dominate the conversation. Vader AI, part of the Virtua ecosystem, gained momentum from staking programs and Genesis Launchpad allocations. Grass, a data-layer AI protocol, claims $15M+ in revenue and recently flipped bullish on technical indicators.

BitTensor remains the leading infrastructure play in the AI space, drawing parallels to Bitcoin in its community enthusiasm and decentralization ethos. It has rebounded over 150% from its lows and is showing resilience in the current market cycle.

DeFi’s Comeback: Aerodrome and Beyond

Meanwhile, DeFi is showing signs of resurgence. Aerodrome, a DEX on the Base chain, is gaining traction through strong liquidity incentives and revenue-sharing mechanisms. Its user incentives echo the early days of Curve or Uniswap but on a chain optimized for scalability.

Virtua’s staking model is also driving a hybrid DeFi/AI strategy, blurring the lines between token utility, participation, and value capture.

Narrative Rotation: What It Means

Crypto narratives are rarely zero-sum. What we’re seeing now is a healthy diversification: AI remains dominant, but DeFi is catching a second wind. For investors, this means exploring tokens that sit at the intersection—offering strong tech, compelling incentives, and infrastructure integrations.

Closing Thoughts

Whether you’re riding the AI wave or positioning for the DeFi rebound, it’s clear that smart capital is flowing into ecosystems with tangible traction. Watch the flows, track the signals, and always be ready to pivot.

Track the Trends with Token Metrics

Token Metrics is your edge in navigating the ever-shifting landscape of crypto narratives. Our AI-powered research platform helps you spot bullish trends early, evaluate project fundamentals, and make data-driven investment decisions. Whether you're interested in AI tokens, DeFi protocols, or hybrid plays, Token Metrics provides real-time signals, technical grades, and curated indices to guide your next move.

Explore the platform at www.tokenmetrics.com and discover where smart capital is heading next.

Research

How Hyperliquid is Redefining Decentralized Perpetuals in 2025

Token Metrics Team
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While most exchanges compete on liquidity or UI, Hyperliquid is rewriting the rules entirely.
This decentralized perps exchange has not only survived the bear market—it’s thriving. Backed by real revenue, a growing user base, and a unique listing model, Hyperliquid is emerging as the “Uniswap of Perps.”

The Reverse Auction Listing System

Hyperliquid introduces a novel reverse auction system for listing tokens. Bidders compete for tickers, with starting prices set at 2x the previous auction. Some tickers have fetched over $1 million, with the fees used for buybacks and burns—driving long-term value to the ecosystem.

This model isn’t just a gimmick. It introduces scarcity and gamification into token listings—something no other exchange is doing at this level.

Sustainable Revenue and Strong UX

Unlike many DEXs, Hyperliquid generates consistent trading fees, even in sideways markets. Its EVM-compatible L1 is coming soon, which could further cement it as the go-to perps exchange for serious traders.

Product-Market Fit in Action

In a space where hype often outpaces adoption, Hyperliquid offers both. It's not trying to be first—it's trying to be the best. The community listing process, upcoming L1, and high trading volumes all suggest it’s built for long-term relevance.

Smarter Trading with Token Metrics

To navigate emerging platforms like Hyperliquid, sophisticated analytics are key. Token Metrics provides a powerful suite of tools—AI-driven trading signals, token grades, on-chain data, and market indicators—to help traders make confident, data-backed decisions. Whether you're evaluating new token listings, monitoring market sentiment, or comparing DEX performance, Token Metrics equips you with everything you need to stay ahead of the curve.

Final Take

Hyperliquid is more than just another DEX—it’s a case study in how to build sustainable tokenomics and community alignment. If you’re looking for the next big infrastructure play in trading, don’t sleep on this one. And if you want to trade smarter, platforms like Token Metrics can be your secret weapon in decoding the market's next moves.

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