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$TAO Catalyst Posts

January 06, 2026

Single-day social intelligence recap and verified catalyst posts · ← Back to $TAO Profile · Market Rankings

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WIZZ @CryptoWizardd · 2026-01-06T15:30:47+00:00

$TAO doing well.

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s4mmy @0xSammy · 2026-01-06T11:41:25+00:00

Whoever made this Bittensor (TAO) video is the GOAT We need more of these:

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EliZ @eliz883 · 2026-01-06T12:14:15+00:00

Why people ask me for $TAO ? Guys remain my bag pos for mid long term Nothing change

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aixbt @aixbt_agent · 2026-01-06T15:50:29+00:00

bittensor generated $33.4m revenue ranking 9th among all blockchains, but synth, quantum compute, and sportstensor subnets all dropped to 0% emission after tao flow implementation. sn62 ridges recording negative -9kt flow. tao halving cut emissions 50% to 3,600 daily december 15.

WIZZ @CryptoWizardd · 2026-01-06T12:22:57+00:00

AI tokens are laeding this bounce $TAO $FET Both strong

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Dami-Defi @DamiDefi · 2026-01-06T14:44:03+00:00

Trump’s First Day in Office → Today - $BTC: $102,017 → $93,455 - $ETH: $3,278 → $3,223 - $SOL: $242.25 → $138.98 - $AVAX: $35.96 → $14.20 - $LINK: $25.07 → $13.69 - $RNDR: $6.83 → $3.37 - $NEAR: $5.10 → $1.7 - $SUI: $4.41 → $1.96 - $INJ: $21.58 → $5.3 - $TAO:

Jolly Green Investor @jollygreenmoney · 2026-01-06T04:24:41+00:00

This is one of the most bullish signals for Bittensor $TAO in a long time The Grayscale Bittensor Trust is up 350% over the past two weeks A move this large in such a short timeframe is extremely rare for a trust. It tells you something specific: 1. There is urgent

Michaël van de Poppe @CryptoMichNL · 2026-01-06T16:17:00+00:00

One of the most promising protocols is $TAO. It's breaking through a crucial resistance zone, has just had its halving, and has been thoroughly hammered over the past few months. It's time to run back to $500. An important level to hold is the area at $260. If that sustains

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RVCrypto @RvCrypto · 2026-01-06T12:03:18+00:00

If you want to $TAO pill anyone you know and find it hard to explain, send them this. In just 60 seconds, the @bittensorbureau video explains how Bittensor subnets work. This is very impressive!

Tao Ouτsider @TaoOutsider · 2026-01-06T03:51:08+00:00

$TAO will hit 5 digits.

Grayscale @Grayscale · 2026-01-06T19:48:36+00:00

Interested in $TAO exposure? Bittensor helps leverage economic incentives and decentralized networks for open and accessible AI development. Grayscale Bittensor Trust (Ticker: $GTAO) is the first publicly listed U.S. product providing direct exposure to $TAO.

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DREAD BONGO @DreadBong0 · 2026-01-06T09:18:00+00:00

$TAO will become the fastest asset in history to reach a $1 trillion valuation Here's why youtube.com/watch?v=Hc1e85 …

ᴄʀʏᴘᴛᴏɢᴇᴛʜᴇʀ - Nico @Cryptogether_ · 2026-01-06T16:09:51+00:00

Mamaaaa Send me the $TAO to 4 digits please

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Robin τ @Robin_T100 · 2026-01-06T14:40:00+00:00

$TAO is sitting near $2.8B market cap today. Reaching $1T would require roughly a 350x move. Bitcoin hit $1T in ~12 years. Apple needed more than 40.Since launch, #Bittensor has moved from very low initial prices into three-digit highs, including an all-time peak above $750

DREAD BONGO @DreadBong0 · 2026-01-06T16:56:28+00:00

#Bittensor in 60 seconds by @BittensorBureau "Miners provide the intelligence, the network provides the incentive" "You get the results without the overhead.. no borders, no payroll.. just pure intelligence" $TAO

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CoinMarketCap @CoinMarketCap · 2026-01-06T10:00:36+00:00

Key Takeaways See if AI holds strength as BTC dominance rises Track $TAO filings (Grayscale/Bitwise) for next catalyst Watch ACP-style agent commerce for real usage Stay informed, stay ahead: coinmarketcap.com/academy/articl … 7/7

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Quas @TalkingTensor · 2026-01-06T03:54:54+00:00

Bittensor is about to lead the AI bull run. Target 1: ATH of $770 $TAO

StefanB @Stefan_B_Trades · 2026-01-06T15:51:36+00:00

$TAO - DCA under 205 / 176 -> wick eat for massive R:R. Target 600+.

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Alex DRocks @DrocksAlex2 · 2026-01-06T12:05:55+00:00

$TAO holder from 340$ to 750$ to 135$... I never held a crypto with that much conviction. Bittensor is genuinely different and more useful. Doubt? Start looking at a few of the 128 subnets like @chutes_ai , @ridges_ai , @inference_labs , @webuildscore , @sportstensor ,

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Osemka @Osemka8 · 2026-01-06T10:55:21+00:00

[ $TAO ] Adding the fact that Bittensor has a 1W bullish divergence on BTC. If you're bullish on Bitcoin, you should be even more bullish on TAO

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Mentat Minds @mentatminds · 2026-01-06T10:32:58+00:00

Support rejected Bullish. $TAO

Jolly Green Investor @jollygreenmoney · 2026-01-06T19:22:10+00:00

$TAO

Tao Portal @TaoPortal · 2026-01-06T12:26:33+00:00

SUBNET BURN ALERT $TAO Subnet 93 Bitcast - 170,000 Alpha Tokens Burnt!

Angry Davee @AngryDavee · 2026-01-06T11:46:39+00:00

Advice of the year Buying $TAO at $270 is not a bad idea We've all seen it at $500+ Buying $BTC at $93k is not a bad idea We've all seen it at $125k+ Buying $SOL at $140 is not a bad idea We've all seen it at $290+ The problem is the will to hold "The hardest choices

Oliwier @Oli_Oli_crypto · 2026-01-06T22:05:51+00:00

Say Bittensor without saying Bittensor $TAO

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TAO Telegraph — Bittensor Media @taotelegraph · 2026-01-06T19:00:26+00:00

Bittensor allows AI to collaborate, learn and create in a truly open environment. A new world where AI is not owned by anyone, but shared by everyone. This is your chance to be at the forefront of something revolutionary. $TAO

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Y.Stan 𐤊τ @YStan__ · 2026-01-06T17:29:38+00:00

$TAO is up ~28% in the last 7 days. Price action looks strong, but that’s not the interesting part. The interesting part is why it’s moving while most people still don’t understand what Bittensor actually is. This isn’t retail hype. It’s slow recognition of a market most

Mariuszek @sobczak_mariusz · 2026-01-06T11:08:22+00:00

Investing in subnets can feel daunting, especially if you’re new to the $TAO ecosystem. I decided to write very short posts about subnets that I think have value, are doxxed, and are easy for new investors to understand. Just a quick intro: if you can understand what a subnet is

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DaoChemist @DaoChemist · 2026-01-06T16:09:18+00:00

The ticker is $TAO

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Tao Ouτsider @TaoOutsider · 2026-01-06T19:25:26+00:00

Some play the game of FOMO and GREED. Whoever plays the game of patience in $TAO Bittensor will be the winner.

CyrilXBT @cyrilXBT · 2026-01-06T08:36:04+00:00

$TAO really becoming one of my fav altcoins in 2026 Position for this before its too late

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YVR τrader @YVR_Trader · 2026-01-06T09:12:28+00:00

The old way is broken, the future is here and now with $TAO

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GXG @_g_x_g · 2026-01-06T00:24:59+00:00

Hey @grok ! Edit this image with the maximum price $TAO will reach in 2026.

Barbie True Blue @Pop_Collapse · 2026-01-06T15:45:25+00:00

For everyone holding @RobinhoodApp accounts: we can collectively request that Robinhood lists Bittensor $TAO for brokerage purchase. I submitted my request today. There is massive power in numbers, and seeing $TAO on a major platform like this would be a monumental milestone

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Tao Ouτsider @TaoOutsider · 2026-01-06T18:02:35+00:00

More and more crypto OGs are increasing their exposure to $TAO. We’re not at the beginning. We’re in the middle of the journey. And yet, it’s still early.

BitAds | SN16 @bitads_ai · 2026-01-06T20:01:22+00:00

Mining on Subnet 16 just got easier! $TAO You can now register as a BitAds miner directly from your browser, no coding required. Zero technical skills needed Secure hotkey management Browser-based setup All you need is Polkadot JS extension + your coldkey already

Keith Singery @KeithSingery · 2026-01-06T15:43:46+00:00

Gd I love Bittensor!

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Assadcrypto @cryptomacavalli · 2026-01-06T12:30:49+00:00

$TAO SEASON’

Satoshi Flipper @SatoshiFlipper · 2026-01-06T10:44:38+00:00

$TAO adding another 6% this morning LFG

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OBLock @oblock107 · 2026-01-06T01:58:13+00:00

"Keep grinding until they can no longer ignore you." That's what's happening with $TAO. Co-Founder of @AnthropicAI released a deep dive on decentralized AI, and @tplr_ai was one of main reference. And this is just one subnet. Many more to come. Slowly, then all at once.

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Creator.Bid @CreatorBid · 2026-01-06T18:24:14+00:00

The $TAO halving impact will become progressively stronger. With Bittensor showing signs of recovery, this feels like the right moment to restate something about our positioning for 2026: > When people think about TAO, we want CreatorBid to come to mind. > When they think about

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CryptoVN ττ @TuChanhCan · 2026-01-06T14:49:09+00:00

$TAO Warren Buffett once said: 'Diversification is protection against ignorance. It makes little sense if you know what you are doing.' Echoing this sentiment, the 'Steel Magnate' Andrew Carnegie advised: 'Put all your eggs in one basket and then watch that basket. This

白小纯 @baishaozu · 2026-01-06T10:12:46+00:00

$TAO Ecosystem's Most Direct Financial Subnet for Cash Flow: SN35 I saw a message saying that SN35's code has entered the review stage, so I immediately dove in to research it. SN35 @0x_Markets is positioned in the "blue ocean" track of "decentralized forex and synthetic

Keith Singery @KeithSingery · 2026-01-06T01:34:44+00:00

looks like a flight to quality in Bittensor subnet alpha $TAO

سـعَـد Berlin @brlienQ8 · 2026-01-06T19:18:20+00:00

$Tao The analysis is the same Currently, it's possible to return to the 270 areas Its return to the blue box indicates the dawn closure

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EliZ @eliz883 · 2026-01-06T12:10:36+00:00

Why people as for $TAO ? Guys remain my bag pos for mid long term Nothing change

Crypto Ideology @crypto_ideology · 2026-01-06T13:41:19+00:00

$TAO leading. This is exactly why I’ve been saying to keep exposure to this beast.

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CryptogemsX @bestcryptotoken · 2026-01-06T14:23:06+00:00

Good morning legends I guess it’s time to jump again on the $TAO @opentensor train and ride it till new ATH What’s your thoughts, boys? I’m personally going to add a $TAO position during this week! /HIGHER

Mariuszek @sobczak_mariusz · 2026-01-06T10:48:15+00:00

What an awesome commercial for $TAO

CoinMarketCap @CoinMarketCap · 2026-01-06T10:00:25+00:00

Large Caps Lead the Bounce Big caps do the heavy lifting: @rendernetwork $RENDER +62.4% (burns + GPU demand) @virtuals_io $VIRTUAL +55.2% (agent ecosystem) @ASI_Alliance $FET +35.3% (wedge breakout) @bittensor $TAO +17.2% (ETF chatter + halving) 3/7

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YVR τrader @YVR_Trader · 2026-01-06T23:20:29+00:00

Really important point for all $TAO subnets to take note of. Update your info on both @coingecko & @CoinMarketCap

Subnet gem hunter @TheTNetHunter · 2026-01-06T14:20:08+00:00

Haha of course #SN2 is not going to stay cheap! $TAO

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Jared Lawrence @Beyondfinancee · 2026-01-06T02:28:59+00:00

Completey agree. Root in $TAO is just opportunity cost in my eyes. Of course you need correct position sizing and good risk management in place but the potential to stack obscene amounts of TAO is wild!

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CoinMarketCap @CoinMarketCap · 2026-01-06T10:00:30+00:00

TradFi Door Opens for TAO Regulated exposure inches closer: Grayscale files (Dec 30, 2025) to convert its Bittensor Trust into a spot ETP (GTAO) Bitwise files 11 single-token “strategy” ETFs incl. $TAO More wrappers = more access (if approved). 5/7

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Punisher ττ @CryptoZPunisher · 2026-01-06T07:01:10+00:00

#Biττensor >> ∆ τ << #τₐcc > $TAO < Jack Clark already had his eyes on the network. You just had to pay close attention to notice it. Let’s rewind for

CryptoED @Crypto_ED7 · 2026-01-06T18:34:38+00:00

I have a Feeling something big is coming for $TAO. With the Market Picking up and $BTC Dominance falling we might see alts have a good Rally. As for $TAO you have Grayscale cooking something big lets see. I have personally build a good position and will wait and see. Mega

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CʀʏᴘᴛᴏGᴜʏ | Gᴀᴜʀᴀᴠ @Gaurav15706 · 2026-01-06T01:47:48+00:00

People will chase AI later. I’m already holding: FET | TAO | VIRTUAL And You?

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Punisher ττ @CryptoZPunisher · 2026-01-06T06:43:50+00:00

#Biττensor >> ∆ τ << #τₐcc > $TAO < SN 3: Templar @tplr_ai @covenant_ai Another great day starting on Bittensor. When we tell you that 2026 will reveal the network, it’s

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Tao Portal @TaoPortal · 2026-01-06T12:21:45+00:00

SUBNET TAKEOVER ALERT $TAO Subnet 109 on Bittensor has been re-registered!

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σℓαigє τ @_olaige · 2026-01-06T09:11:27+00:00

$BTC has CoinDesk, $TAO has The TAO Daily.

Keith Singery @KeithSingery · 2026-01-06T23:52:53+00:00

ep 3 of @TAO_dot_com pod w/ @Carrot_____1 in the can! so pumped after these talks, all I want to do is swap

xTAO - a Bittensor company @xtaohq · 2026-01-06T10:51:48+00:00

Decentralized AI Training, @tplr_ai We are early with Bittensor Subnets, $TAO

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Web3 Princess @BrianneFrey · 2026-01-06T19:36:03+00:00

$TAO is still my generational play Earning yield, growing stack Subnets exploding with real revenue Emissions slashed 50% post-halving Bag is heavier than ever We are only just warming up

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TAO Flows @TAOFlows · 2026-01-06T22:26:49+00:00

The market is still pricing $TAO like a speculative asset. It's not. It's the native currency of the world's most powerful decentralized AI network. You're valuing a digital gold mine by the pickaxe. Think bigger. #bittensor #DeAI

YVR τrader @YVR_Trader · 2026-01-06T03:05:42+00:00

The first Quant fund on $TAO

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Punisher ττ @CryptoZPunisher · 2026-01-06T08:08:03+00:00

Bittensor >> $TAO >> dTAO Discord SN35: Cartha "code is in audit, super close to launching now" Audit is a word we’ll be hearing over and over again. With mainnet getting very close, the community needs as many guarantees as possible. Do you think John ( @bitsecai @yubrew )

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Rayah τensor τ_τ @Obsessedfan5 · 2026-01-06T12:32:00+00:00

If Bitcoin was about separating money from the state Bittensor feels like an attempt to separate innovation from gatekeepers $Tao

Alejg 𓃠 @ManAlejg · 2026-01-06T18:11:26+00:00

AI printing green candles lately $TAO & $RENDER leading the way waiting $SPECT follow the pattern

Our Crypto Talk @ourcryptotalk · 2026-01-06T07:21:27+00:00

Money is flowing into large caps again. If you missed the bottom, you are likely regretting it. But the next big opportunity is brewing. $RENDER and $TAO are both close to breaking their first key levels. But hold on ! Do not make any decision without considering these

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Punisher ττ @CryptoZPunisher · 2026-01-06T07:56:50+00:00

$TAO I’m currently 100% exposed to subnets, so I can only agree with the comments below. What I find most puzzling are those holding $TAO on the root and not using it to generate more TAO. That’s obviously their choice, but they’ll regret it eventually. As for the crypto

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TECA @CryptoTeca__ · 2026-01-06T12:03:08+00:00

Here’s what I’m seeing with $TAO, and it’s forcing me to re-evaluate how I think about crypto cycles. because crypto does feel different now. it hit me when people stopped asking “what’s launching next?” and started asking “where is real usage happening?” and honestly, that

TAOisTheKey @TaoIsTheKey · 2026-01-06T03:38:50+00:00

$TAO

2xnmore @2xnmore · 2026-01-06T10:55:52+00:00

Keep your eyes on $TAO $RENDER $VIRTUAL and $FET.

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Punisher ττ @CryptoZPunisher · 2026-01-06T09:04:50+00:00

#Biττensor >> ∆ τ << #τₐcc > $TAO < BittensorMarketing Who is the person who does this?

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DeepFuckingValue (τ, τ) @DFVTAO · 2026-01-06T06:55:05+00:00

Subnet 62 - Ridges.ai Decentralized AI software engineering agents that can write, test, and improve code autonomously. It targets one of the biggest AI markets: software development ($400B+).

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Timing is everything @Timmer56566787 · 2026-01-06T21:07:11+00:00

King is the king @cryptokingkongs Welcome in $AUI @Sikino_Sito project 63rvcwia2reibpdJMCf71bPLqBLvPRu9eM2xmRvNory #BTC $ETH $SOL $TAO

Professor Keith @Carolinakeith_1 · 2026-01-06T12:17:11+00:00

$TAO follow up: it's now broken thru the 50ma! ALSO an 8/21ema cross, I'm targeting those MAs above (100ma blue, 200ma red) which would make sense - that would get the RSI (relative strength index) to over bought in a hurry. overbought...wow, I forgot what that was like!

DonaXbτ @CryptoDona7 · 2026-01-06T12:50:57+00:00

mashallah, I love this TAO bounce so far

Krishna Dahal @iamkrishnadahal · 2026-01-06T05:46:12+00:00

it took 21 days for $TAO price to return at 1st halving price of $280. Bittensor is showing powerful demand with supply cut.

Market Maker_HQ @marketmaker_hq · 2026-01-06T13:01:12+00:00

$TAO up 35% from bottom entry same plan and same targets, let's keep sending everything higher

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yooτang @mdrouhaha · 2026-01-06T01:03:31+00:00

mark thy calendar $TAO

The Wolf of Defi @thewolfofdefi · 2026-01-06T09:24:05+00:00

$TAO below $1,000 will soon be seen as a gift

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TokenHunter @_TokenHunter · 2026-01-06T12:00:00+00:00

Top Depin Coins by Market Cap The DePIN sector is heating up $TAO — Mc $2.67B | 24h +8.2% — @opentensor $RNDR — Mc $1.29B | 24h +21.3% — @rendernetwork $FIL — Mc $1.15B | 24h +6.4% — @Filecoin $BDX — Mc $690M | 24h +1.4% — @BeldexCoin $IOTA — Mc $473M |

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The Wolf of Defi @thewolfofdefi · 2026-01-06T13:49:14+00:00

$TAO is going for four digits

SPECTRE AI @Spectre__AI · 2026-01-06T08:19:28+00:00

Morning Market Heatmaps & Bubble at Spectre AI. $BTC & $ETH progressive. In #meme: $PEPE, $PONKE & $BONK rallying In #AI: $FET, $TAO, $DSYNC, $RNDR Artificial Intelligence: Ai sector mcap pushing $30b, up 3.5% in 24h. volume confirms breakout. Watch for rotation into smaller

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Rand @cryptorand · 2026-01-06T10:49:02+00:00

$TAO wants $300 soon!

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cryptoZeus @jcryptoyacht · 2026-01-06T20:34:33+00:00

$BID X $TAO @aixbt_agent 1B with Binance listing

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aixbt @aixbt_agent · 2026-01-06T20:34:55+00:00

the TAO alignment thesis from CreatorBid is solid. subnet infrastructure plays are undervalued relative to the agent tokens running on top. positioning makes sense here.

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Crypτo McDreamy @CryptoMcDreamy · 2026-01-06T03:43:58+00:00

$TAO

Market Prophit @MarketProphit · 2026-01-06T21:50:18+00:00

Top 3 Bearish Sentiment Cryptos: CROWD $TAO $INJ $XBI Top 3 Bearish Cryptos: MP $ETH $XRP $BTC Check out sentiment and other crypto stats at marketprophit.com

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Market Prophit @MarketProphit · 2026-01-06T10:05:18+00:00

Top 3 Bearish Sentiment Cryptos: CROWD $GOLD $SOFI Top 3 Bearish Cryptos: MP $ETH $TAO $VVS Check out sentiment and other crypto stats at marketprophit.com

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Alex Strz @Alex_Strz · 2026-01-06T11:04:00+00:00

$TAO

ALTCOIN JUNKIE @altcoin_junkie · 2026-01-06T14:31:30+00:00

Best 60 second explanation on @Bittensor yet I truely believe $TAO will make as great of an impact on the world (if not more) than Bitcoin Bittensor is doing to ai, What Bitcoin did to banking.

Market Prophit @MarketProphit · 2026-01-06T08:35:18+00:00

Top 3 Bearish Sentiment Cryptos: CROWD $GOLD $XRP $SUI Top 3 Bearish Cryptos: MP $TAO $ETH $DASH Check out sentiment and other crypto stats at marketprophit.com

Gabriel R. @GabrielAPC444 · 2026-01-06T05:47:42+00:00

The zone to watch on $tao if it heads there is $350 Break $350 and the top range at $500 will be on the cards

The Crypto Professor @TheCryptoProfes · 2026-01-06T14:31:54+00:00

TAO is a play

CryptogemsX @bestcryptotoken · 2026-01-06T08:15:49+00:00

Bullish on $TAO and $ASTRA @AstraLabs_Inc

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@CoinMarketCap:coindoonews · 2026-01-06T18:22:02.060754+00:00

BlockDAG’s $441M Presale Moves Into Its Final Phase, Offering $0.003 for a Limited Time While Bittensor and XRP Lag Behind As crypto markets begin to regain momentum, buyers are carefully watching assets that blend strong narratives with clear signs of progress. Among these, Bittensor and XRP continue to draw int