Crypto AI agents coins are gaining fresh momentum as the sector shows signs of recovery. ARC, VIRTUAL, and TRAC are three standout tokens leading the narrative into the end of April.
ARC and VIRTUAL have posted explosive gains in the past 24 hours, while TRAC remains steady with more modest growth but strong fundamentals. With technical indicators like golden crosses appearing across all three charts, these tokens are worth watching closely in the coming days.
AI Rig Complex (ARC)
ARC has seen extreme volatility in recent months, crashing 91% between February 11 and April 11 amid a broader correction in crypto AI agent tokens.
However, the token has staged a sharp rebound, climbing nearly 66% in the past week and soaring 44.5% in just the last 24 hours.
ARC is the project behind Rig, an open-source framework designed to help developers build portable, modular, and lightweight artificial intelligence agents.
Technically, ARC is showing early signs of a potential trend reversal. A golden cross formed on its EMA lines yesterday, and another could be on the way.
If the bullish momentum continues, ARC could test the $0.071 resistance and possibly extend to $0.083. On the flip side, if the recent strength fades, support levels at $0.048 and $0.043 will be key.
A breakdown below those levels could open the door for a retest of $0.034.
At its peak, the project reached a staggering market cap of nearly $5 billion, though it has since retraced significantly to $521 million.
Despite the decline, VIRTUAL is showing signs of renewed strength, jumping 49% over the last seven days and gaining 40% in the past 24 hours alone—suggesting that interest in AI-driven crypto tokens may be making a comeback.
From a technical perspective, VIRTUAL’s EMA lines have formed consecutive golden crosses since yesterday, pointing to growing bullish momentum.
If it can break through the $0.84 resistance level, the next target would be $0.97. Should market sentiment continue to improve and hype around crypto AI agents return, a move toward $1.22 is possible—marking its first time above $1 since early March.
However, if the current uptrend falters, key support lies at $0.79. A break below this could send VIRTUAL down to $0.64, or even as low as $0.517 in a deeper pullback.
OriginTrail (TRAC)
TRAC, OriginTrail’s native token, powers a decentralized ecosystem that aims to build a trusted knowledge infrastructure for artificial intelligence.
Its goal is to enable a Verifiable Web for decentralized artificial intelligence applications. While TRAC experienced a 32% correction between March 26 and April 7, it held up better than many other crypto AI agent tokens.
In line with that resilience, TRAC is up 7.4% over the last seven days — the smallest gain among major AI tokens, yet still positive.
Technically, TRAC’s EMA lines have just formed golden crosses, hinting at the early stages of an uptrend.
If momentum continues, TRAC could test resistance at $0.448, and a breakout there could send it toward $0.492 and potentially $0.54.
On the downside, traders are keeping a close eye on the $0.377 support level. Failure to hold that zone could trigger a drop to $0.35 and, in a deeper correction, possibly down to $0.317.
April 5, 2025, marks what would be the 50th birthday of Satoshi Nakamoto—the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin. This alleged birthday is based on the date listed in his P2P Foundation profile.
While Nakamoto’s true identity remains unconfirmed, his legacy continues to shape the digital financial landscape. Here are five facts about the elusive Bitcoin architect:
April 5 Wasn’t Random
Nakamoto listed April 5, 1975, as his birthday—exactly 42 years after the US government banned private gold ownership under Executive Order 6102 on April 5, 1933, to stabilize the dollar.
Satoshi’s wallet, believed to hold 1.096 million BTC, has remained untouched since early 2010. Over the past decade, its value has risen more than 333-fold, now exceeding $91 billion.
Despite the wallet’s inactivity, CoinJoin transactions are regularly sent to its address. Some view this as an act of homage or a method of obfuscation.
Embedded in Bitcoin’s first block is the headline: “The Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks.” The line is from a UK newspaper.
It is seen as a critique of centralized monetary policy and remains one of Nakamoto’s only public statements beyond technical documentation.
Fifteen years after its launch, Bitcoin remains secure and deflationary by design. Nakamoto’s codebase, while modified and improved by the open-source community, still forms the foundation of the network, securing over $1.6 trillion in value.
Cronos rallied 10% after Crypto.com announced a partnership with Trump Media to create new altcoin ETFs. Today’s announcement is a binding agreement that builds on earlier relationships.
CRO is the native cryptocurrency of the Cronos blockchain, developed by Crypto.com. It serves as a utility token within the Crypto.com ecosystem, facilitating various functions such as staking, transaction fee payments, and accessing benefits across the exchange’s services.
Specifically, the firm re-issued 70 billion CRO tokens that were “permanently burned” in 2021. The two companies just announced a binding agreement, but it caused smaller gains:
This new agreement between Crypto.com and Trump Media seems substantially similar to the last one. The two firms committed to launching new ETFs based on unspecified digital assets and “securities with a Made in America focus,” specifically mentioning energy firms.
“Crypto.com is the leading platform to bridge crypto and traditional finance, and this agreement is a testament to those capabilities. This partnership gives the Trump Media ETFs global distribution powered by the Crypto.com platform. It’s a win for Trump Media, Crypto.com, CRO, and Yorkville America Digital,” said Kris Marszalek, Co-Founder and CEO of Crypto.com.
On the surface level, it may look like SEC approval is the largest hurdle facing Trump Media and Crypto.com. The Commission has been flooded with applications since Trump took office, but no new altcoin ETFs have been approved yet.
Of course, Trump’s Presidency has promised a sweeping tide of pro-crypto regulations, so it could be unfair to single out specific firms as beneficiaries.
Further, an ETF approval is a big deal, and even a friendlier SEC might not give it easily. Whether or not the markets think the SEC would fast-track this product has no bearing on the actual outcome.
As ETF analysts have outlined, the entire market is saturated right now. There are 72 active proposals for new altcoin ETFs, but Bitcoin controls 90% of the crypto ETF market.
If a CRO ETF wins approval, it may be competing with a huge wave of newcomers over tiny chunks of BTC’s market share. Perhaps investors don’t see it as a likely option.
Overall, Trump and Crypto.com are doubling down on their partnership, and it could have big long-term implications. Any of the aforementioned factors (or a mix of several) might explain this outcome.
Ethereum reached a notable milestone earlier this month when the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved options trading for several spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The move is expected to increase liquidity, attract interest from institutional investors, and solidify Ethereum’s position as a major cryptocurrency.
Yet Ethereum’s smaller market cap relative to Bitcoin means it is also vulnerable to gamma squeezes, thereby increasing investor risks. BeInCrypto consulted an expert in derivatives trading and representatives from FalconX, BingX, Komodo Platform, and Gravity to analyze the potential impact of this new characteristic.
This week marked the official debut of options trading for spot Ethereum ETFs in the United States. BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) was the first to list options, with trading commencing on the Nasdaq ISE.
Shortly after, a broader availability of options followed, including those for the Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE) and the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust (ETH), as well as the Bitwise Ethereum ETF (ETHW), all of which began trading on the Cboe BZX exchange.
This move allows a wider range of investors, beyond crypto traders, to benefit from hedging and speculation opportunities on Ethereum’s price through options on familiar investment vehicles like ETFs without direct ownership.
The timing of this news is particularly positive, as Ethereum has been losing some ground in the market lately.
Options Trading to Bolster Ethereum’s Market Position
A significant decline in market confidence surrounded Ethereum this week, with BeInCrypto reporting its price had plummeted to its lowest point since March 2023. This drop coincided with a broader market downturn, worsened by Donald Trump’s Liberation Day.
Meanwhile, large Ethereum holders are increasingly selling off substantial amounts, putting downward pressure on their prices. Ethereum’s value has fallen sharply by 51.3% since the beginning of 2025, and investor confidence has waned, as evidenced by a decrease in addresses holding at least $1 million in ETH.
Holders with at least $1 million worth of ETH. Source: Glassnode.
With options trading now accessible to more traders, experts anticipate that Ethereum’s market position will improve.
“ETH’s been leaking dominance, stuck sub-17%. Options give it institutional gravity. It becomes more programmable for fund strategies. More tools mean more use cases, which then in turn means more capital sticking around,” Martins Benkitis, CEO and Co-Founder of Gravity Team, predicted.
This newfound accessibility of options trading will create additional opportunities for investors and the broader Ethereum ecosystem.
Greater Investor Access and Liquidity
The SEC’s approval of Ethereum ETFs in July 2024 was significant because it allowed traditional investors to enter the crypto market without directly holding the assets. Now, with options trading also available, these benefits are expected to be even greater.
The Ethereum ETF market will naturally become more liquid with increased participation through options trading.
High Trading Volumes and Hedging Demands
The SEC’s fresh approval of options trading for Ethereum ETF investors suggests that the market will likely initially experience a high trading volume. As a result, market makers must be prepared.
An increase in call options will require institutional market makers to hedge by buying more Ethereum to meet demand.
Ethereum will also secure a unique advantage, particularly in institutional trading, enhancing its perceived quality and driving optimism among key market participants.
“ETH just got a serious institutional tailwind. With options now in play, Ether is stepping closer to BTC in terms of tradable instruments. This levels up ETH’s legitimacy and utility in hedging strategies, narrowing the gap on Bitcoin’s dominance narrative,” Benkitis told BeInCrypto.
Yet, rapid surges in options trading could also have unintended consequences on Ethereum’s price, especially in the short run.
Will Investors Suffer a Gamma Squeeze?
As market makers rush to acquire more of the underlying asset in case of a higher volume of options calls, Ethereum’s price will naturally increase. This situation could lead to a pronounced gamma squeeze.
When market makers hedge their positions in this scenario, the resulting buying pressure would create a positive feedback loop. Retail investors will feel more inclined to join in, hoping to profit from Ethereum’s rising price.
The implications of this scenario are especially pronounced for Ethereum, considering its market capitalization is notably smaller than that of Bitcoin.
Retail traders’ aggressive buying of ETHA call options could compel market makers to hedge by acquiring the underlying ETHA shares, potentially leading to a more pronounced effect on the price of ETHA and, by extension, Ethereum.
“We believe option sellers will generally dominate in the long-run but in short bursts we could see retail momentum traders become massive buyers of ETHA calls and create gamma squeeze effects, similar to what we’ve seen on meme coin stocks like GME. ETH will be easier to squeeze than BTC given it is only $190 billion market cap vs BTC’s $1.65 trillion,” Joshua Lim, Global Co-head of Markets at FalconX, told BeInCrypto.
Arbitrage involves exploiting price differences for the same or nearly identical assets across different markets or forms. This is done by buying in the cheaper market and selling in the more expensive one.
According to Grant, traders will increasingly look for and exploit these price differences as the market for ETH options on different platforms develops.
While arbitrage activity is expected to refine pricing and liquidity within the Ethereum options market, the asset continues to operate under the shadow of Bitcoin’s established market leadership.
Will Landmark Options Approval Help Ethereum Close the Gap on Bitcoin?
Though Ethereum achieved a major landmark this week, it faces competition from a major rival: Bitcoin.
In late fall of 2024, options trading started on BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), becoming the first US spot Bitcoin ETF to offer options. Though not even a year has passed since the original launch, options trading on Bitcoin ETFs experienced strong trading volumes from retail and institutional investors.
According to Kadan Stadelmann, Chief Technology Officer of Komodo Platform, options trading for Ethereum ETFs will be comparatively underwhelming. Bitcoin will still be the cryptocurrency of choice for investors.
“Compared to Bitcoin’s Spot ETF, Ethereum’s ETF has not seen such stalwart demand. While options trading adds institutional capital, Bitcoin remains crypto’s first mover and enjoys a greater overall market cap. It is not going anywhere. It will remain the dominant crypto asset for institutional portfolios,” Stadelmann told BeInCrypto.
Consequently, his outlook does not include Ethereum’s market position surpassing Bitcoin’s in the immediate term.
“The once-promised flippening of Bitcoin’s market capitalization by Ethereum remains unlikely. Conservative and more-monied investors likely prefer Bitcoin due to its perceived safety compared to other crypto assets, including Ethereum. Ethereum, in order to achieve Bitcoin’s prominence, must depend on growing utility in DeFi and stablecoin markets,” he concluded.
While that may be the case, options trading doesn’t harm Ethereum’s prospects; it only strengthens them.
Can Ethereum’s Options Trading Era Capitalize on Opportunities?
Ethereum is now the second cryptocurrency with SEC approval for options trading on its ETFs. This single move will further legitimize digital assets for institutions, increasing their presence in traditional markets and boosting overall visibility.
Despite recent significant blows to Ethereum’s market position, this news is a positive development. Although it might not be sufficient to surpass its primary competitor, it represents a step in the right direction.
As investors get used to this new opportunity, their participation level will reveal how beneficial it will be for Ethereum.
