AI Coin VIRTUAL Soars 200% — What’s Fueling the Rally?

By: bitcoin ethereum news|2025/05/06 21:00:02
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Key Notes VIRTUAL leads as the most-traded token among institutions, funds, and prominent whales, outpacing other popular tokens like EBTC, LINK, and PEPE. Enthusiasm for the recently launched Genesis launchpad has contributed to VIRTUAL’s momentum. The system employs a “proof of contribution” mechanism, rewarding genuine contributors through activities like staking and supporting AI projects. Virtuals Protocol native cryptocurrency VIRTUAL $1.66 24h volatility: 19.8% Market cap: $1.08 B Vol. 24h: $689.78 M has witnessed a massive 207% rally over the past month, while outperforming the rest of the crypto market. Blockchain analytics firm Nanasen reported that this rally comes from the increased participation of the “smart money” wallets. The VIRTUAL cryptocurrency surged all the way to $1.8 on Monday, which serves as a strong resistance for the altcoin as of now. On the weekly chart, it is still trading up by 12.86%, with its market cap staying over $1 billion, and daily trading volumes shooting all the way to $350 million. As per the Nansen report, VIRTUAL ranks as the top-traded token among “smart money” wallets belonging to institutions, funds, and prominent whales. Over the past 30 days, the token has seen smart money inflows totaling $14.2 million, including $8.56 million in the past week. Other favorites among smart money include EBTC, LINK LINK $14.90 24h volatility: 3.8% Market cap: $9.80 B Vol. 24h: $371.64 M , and PEPE PEPE $0.000009 24h volatility: 1.5% Market cap: $3.71 B Vol. 24h: $591.98 M . As per the table below shared by Nansen, VIRTUAL ranks the top tokens traded by smart money wallets, encompassing buying or selling activity on decentralized exchanges or transfers to and from centralized exchanges. According to Nansen’s data, buying activity is indicated in green, while selling activity is shown in red. Furthermore, the VIRTUAL open interest has surged past $202 million, according to the CoinGlass data. Key Development for Virtuals Protocol and VIRTUAL Crypto Asset The dominance of VIRTUAL cryptocurrency recently is likely driven by enthusiasm surrounding the recent launch of the Genesis launchpad. Introduced two weeks ago, this innovative system aims to reward genuine contributors over speculators. It operates using a “proof of contribution” mechanism, which allows participants to earn Virgen points through activities such as staking or supporting AI projects. Speaking on this matter, Bankless stated : “Since its debut, most tokens launched through it have 2x’d or more, fueling demand for Virgen Points and showing there’s still room for creativity in token design.” The new system also features contribution-based allocations, automatic refunds if funding goals are not met, and transparent vesting schedules. “Genesis breathes fresh life into Virtuals while also showcasing a novel mechanism for designing token launches,” Bankless said while acknowledging that the contribution-based model isn’t flawless, the platform noted it “rivals” more primitive systems often susceptible to manipulation. next Disclaimer: Coinspeaker is committed to providing unbiased and transparent reporting. This article aims to deliver accurate and timely information but should not be taken as financial or investment advice. Since market conditions can change rapidly, we encourage you to verify information on your own and consult with a professional before making any decisions based on this content. Pepe News, Altcoin News, Cryptocurrency News, News A crypto journalist with over 5 years of experience in the industry, Parth has worked with major media outlets in the crypto and finance world, gathering experience and expertise in the space after surviving bear and bull markets over the years. Parth is also an author of 4 self-published books. Parth Dubey on LinkedIn Source: https://www.coinspeaker.com/i-coin-virtual-jumps-200-percent-one-month/

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On March 4, 2026, DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE American: DDC) today announced preliminary, unaudited full-year financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025. The company expects to achieve record revenue and record positive adjusted EBITDA, primarily driven by continued growth in its core consumer food business and overall margin improvement. The final audited financial report is expected to be released in mid-April 2026.


2025 Full-Year Financial Highlights


Revenue: Expected to be between $39 million and $41 million, reaching a new company high.


Organic Growth: Excluding the impact of the company's strategic contraction of its U.S. operations, core revenue is expected to grow 11% to 17% year over year.


Gross Profit Margin: Expected to be between 28% and 30%, reflecting continued operational efficiency improvements.


Adjusted EBITDA: The company expects to achieve a positive full-year result in 2025, a significant improvement from a $3.5 million loss in 2024, mainly due to rigorous cost controls and a higher-margin sales mix.


Core Consumer Food Business Performance


In 2025, DDC's core consumer food business maintained strong operational performance.


The company also disclosed Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA, a metric that further excludes costs related to its Bitcoin reserve strategy and non-cash fair value adjustments related to its Bitcoin holdings from adjusted EBITDA to more accurately reflect the core business performance.


In 2025, Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $5.5 million and $6 million.


Bitcoin Reserve Update


In the first half of 2025, DDC initiated a long-term Bitcoin accumulation strategy, holding Bitcoin as its primary reserve asset.


As of December 31, 2025: The company holds 1,183 BTC.


As of February 28, 2026: Holdings increased to 2,118 BTC


Today's additional purchase of 65 BTC brings the company's total holdings to 2,183 BTC


DDC Founder, Chairman, and CEO Norma Chu stated, "We are proud to have closed 2025 with record revenue and positive adjusted EBITDA, demonstrating the steady growth of the company's consumer food business and the ongoing improvement in profitability. We are building a disciplined, growth-oriented food platform and strategically allocating capital to Bitcoin assets with a long-term view, aligning with our core beliefs. We believe that this dual-track model of 'Steady Consumer Business + Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' will help DDC create lasting long-term value for shareholders."


Adjusted EBITDA Definition
For the full year 2025, the company defines "Adjusted EBITDA" (a non-GAAP financial measure) as: Net income / (loss) excluding the following items:· Interest expense· Taxes· Foreign exchange gains/losses· Long-lived asset impairment· Depreciation and amortization· Non-cash fair value changes related to financial instruments (including Bitcoin holdings)· Stock-based compensation


About DDC Enterprise Limited


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The company has established Bitcoin as a core reserve asset and is executing a prudent, long-oriented accumulation strategy. While expanding its portfolio of food brands, DDC is gradually becoming one of the public company pioneers in integrating Bitcoin into its corporate financial architecture.


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