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VIRTUAL Analysis: 98% Revenue Drop Amid AI Agent Demand Decline

Gary Ponce by Gary Ponce
March 13, 2025
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  • Virtual Protocol’s revenue has crashed 98%, with trading revenue dropping from $976K to $13K, and daily AI agent launches plummeting 99% since November.
  • VIRTUAL token has plunged 89% in Q1, falling from $5.10 to $0.56, as overall AI agent token trading volume collapsed from $2.5B to $54M.
  • Liquidity pockets at $0.8 and $0.7 could be tapped in a relief rally, but broader market sentiment and AI sector revival are crucial for sustained recovery.

The AI agent boom seems to be fizzling out—at least for now. Virtual Protocol (VIRTUAL) has seen a staggering 98% drop in revenue, mirroring the sharp decline in network activity as demand for AI-driven agents dries up.

Virtual Protocol’s Revenue Collapse: A Numbers Game

Data from Dune Analytics paints a bleak picture.

  • Trading revenue nosedived from a $976K peak in mid-January to a mere $13K today—a near wipeout.
  • The number of daily AI agents launched has flatlined, plummeting from 1,365 in November to less than 10 per day in March.

That’s a jaw-dropping 99% collapse in activity.

VIRTUAL Token Down 90%: A Brutal Q1

The bearish on-chain data has also devastated VIRTUAL’s price action.

  • January peak: $5.10
  • Current value: $0.56
  • Q1 decline: 89% wipeout

This isn’t just a VIRTUAL problem—the entire AI agent token sector is feeling the heat. Flipside data shows that weekly trading volume for AI-related tokens plummeted from $2.5B (Dec) to just $54M (March). Clearly, trader interest has nosedived over the past three months.

Virtual protocol trading revenue

source: Dune Analytics

A Smart Move: Revenue Diversification

Not all hope is lost, though. Dan Smith, a research analyst at Blockworks, highlighted in an X post that Virtual Protocol hedged its bets well:

“The team was smart to diversify revenue out of its own token. They now hold $12.1M in cbBTC, extending runway to iterate on their product.”

Having a Bitcoin reserve provides a lifeline—but will it be enough to reignite interest in VIRTUAL?

source: blockworks

VIRTUAL Price Outlook: Key Levels to Watch

  • Liquidity clusters on the heatmap:
    • $0.8 and $0.7 sit overhead—if a relief rally happens, these could be natural targets.
    • $0.6 remains a key pivot zone.

For a meaningful recovery, the AI agent narrative needs to regain traction. Until then, VIRTUAL remains under pressure, with liquidity-driven moves likely dictating price swings.

Disclaimer: BlockNews provides independent reporting on crypto, blockchain, and digital finance. All content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Readers should do their own research before making investment decisions. Some articles may use AI tools to assist in drafting, but every piece is reviewed and edited by our editorial team of experienced crypto writers and analysts before publication.
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Gary Ponce

Gary has been active in the crypto space since 2019, developing hands-on experience in trading, airdrop hunting, and identifying emerging narratives in low-cap tokens. For over four years, he has contributed research and editorial content with Aiur Labs and BlockNews, focusing on market analysis and community insights. His work reflects both transparency and independent reporting, with an emphasis on simplifying complex ideas for readers. Gary is a long-term believer in Bitcoin, Sui, Hype, Litecoin, XRP, AVAX, and select meme tokens, combining personal trading knowledge with professional editorial standards.

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