A new survey from CoinGecko reveals a growing sense of optimism among cryptocurrency users about the future of AI tokens. According to the research, 44.3% of crypto participants expressed bullish sentiment toward AI token prices in 2025. That includes 25% who identified as fully bullish and 19.3% who said they were somewhat bullish.
The Coingecko survey, conducted between February 20 and March 10, gathered responses from 2,632 participants globally. While nearly half expect prices to rise, 26.3% remain skeptical, identifying as either somewhat bearish or fully bearish. Another 29.3% held neutral views.
Interest in AI tokens appears to be closely tied to broader enthusiasm for crypto AI products. The data shows that 46.9% of participants are bullish on the underlying products, with 27% fully bullish and 19.9% somewhat bullish. Meanwhile, 24.1% were bearish or somewhat bearish, and 29% held neutral views.
CoinGecko analyst Yuqian Lim pointed out that participants often do not distinguish between investing in AI tokens and the potential of the technology itself.
“Such market sentiments might in turn reflect expectations that now is the time for crypto AI to move beyond the conceptual stage and mature as a sector,” Lim said.
Mixed Outlook Among Crypto Early Movers
Despite being the earliest adopters of crypto AI, the self-identified “Innovators” showed less optimism than expected. Only 44.8% of this group were bullish on AI token prices, with 30% bearish. When asked about AI products more generally, just 46.8% were bullish, while 28.9% were bearish.
The responses suggest that early adopters remain cautious despite their familiarity with the sector. On the other hand, “Early adopters” and the “Early majority” were the most bullish overall. The “Late majority” showed lower confidence, with just 33.9% expressing bullish sentiment toward AI products.
The most negative sentiment came from the “Laggards.” Among them, 41.3% were bearish on AI products, and 43.1% were bearish on token prices. This group also had the lowest share of neutral responses, indicating strong convictions despite being late to the trend.
Market Composition and Investor Profile
Of those surveyed, 51% identified as long-term investors, while 26% were short-term traders. Another 10% classified themselves as builders in the crypto space, and 13% as sidelined spectators.
Most participants—53%—were experiencing their first crypto cycle, with fewer than half having four or more years of experience.
Geographically, 93% of participants were based in Europe, Asia, North America, and Africa. The remaining 7% were in Oceania or South America.
The survey highlights the divide in expectations for the future of crypto AI tokens. The sector, now valued at $23.6 billion, includes major players like Near Protocol and Bittensor, with $4.5 billion more tied to smaller AI agent coins.