Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) is rallying hard – now sitting at $1.75.

Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) is making a strong recovery after a recent downturn, with the token now trading at $1.75.

This follows a period of rapid decline from $2.6 to $0.95, wiping out nearly two-thirds of the coin’s value in just two weeks.

The swift reversal surprised many, but it also brought plenty of attention to VIRTUAL, which is known for its metaverse-meets-Web3 project.

Virtuals Protocol combines AI and blockchain to let anyone create autonomous agents – NPCs, social influencers, service bots – that live on-chain and share revenue with their token holders.

Its native coin, VIRTUAL, is used for creation fees, payments, and governance, so rising agent demand usually leads to a higher token price.

And that’s exactly what’s happening now.

What Is Happening with Virtuals Protocol Today?

Virtuals Protocol is up 42% in the last 24 hours and over 150% in the past week, pushing its market cap above $1.1 billion.

Its spot trading volume just hit $668 million, a 108% increase from yesterday, while derivatives open interest is at its highest level since January 31.

In simple terms, liquidity is flooding in from both short-term momentum traders and larger investors looking for exposure to the AI agent narrative.

This is VIRTUAL’s strongest stretch since the start of 2025, with the last time it spanned over 14 days in February.

Whether the rally can continue will ultimately depend on how quickly the protocol can convert this hype into new agent launches and steady revenue generation.

But for now, the numbers are certainly impressive.

Can VIRTUAL Reach $10? Key Catalysts to Consider

Before we talk about VIRTUAL hitting $10, let’s do the math.

At today’s price of $1.75, VIRTUAL requires a 471% increase to reach $10, which would lift its market cap to around $6.2 billion.

That’s a big move, but many crypto projects have pulled off even greater rallies from lower lows.

On the supply side, things are already tightening. The new Genesis Launch forced would-be presale buyers to stake VIRTUAL, and 37.5% of those allocations are now locked away.

On the demand side, more than 11,000 AI agents are already generating real revenue, and Deloitte expects enterprise-grade agents to grow at a 45% annual rate.

Add Solana integration, the Virtual Partners Network, and a recent Binance listing, and the momentum looks valid.

Even some whales are reportedly increasing their VIRTUAL holdings.

However, a rally to $10 assumes the AI narrative remains hot and another big CEX listing – like Coinbase – comes soon.

Otherwise, Virutals Protocol’s run might stall in the $5-$6 zone through the summer.

Whatever happens, all eyes will be on VIRTUAL in the near term.

Next AI Coins Could Offer Even Bigger Gains

Is Virtuals Protocol the only AI crypto worth investing in?

Not even close – two up-and-comers called MIND of Pepe (MIND) and SUBBD (SUBBD) could offer even bigger upside due to their smaller market caps.

MIND of Pepe combines meme coin energy with an autonomous AI “brain.” Imagine a self-aware Pepe bot that scrapes X, Telegram, and on-chain feeds, then delivers objective insights when it spots opportunities. Plus, the bot can even create new tokens to take advantage of trends.

MIND token holders gain access to these tokens, as well as gated alpha, ensuring demand is built into the model.

The project’s presale has already raised $8.5 million, with the official launch set for May 10. If the launch goes smoothly and MIND of Pepe makes a few successful calls, social momentum could build, pushing MIND’s price higher.

SUBBD is tackling a different market – the $85 billion creator-subscription space. Creators receive on-chain payments, 24/7 AI assistants, auto-edited videos, and NFT merchandise, while fans can unlock perks using SUBBD. A 250-million-follower influencer pool also gives the project unmatched distribution potential. And the token utility is clear – content access, staking, DAO votes – so price appreciation won’t just be linked to hype.

YouTuber ClayBro thinks early SUBBD holders are in line for “major gains.”

Like with MIND, SUBBD’s presale is still ongoing, having raised over $290,000 so far and offering tokens for just $0.0553 each.

All in all, both MIND of Pepe and SUBBD look promising for different reasons. Although Virtuals Protocol might be