AI-Driven DeFAI Tokens Surge: AIXBT Up 20%, ARC Soars 42%

The second week of February brought several significant narratives to the forefront of the cryptocurrency landscape, with DeFAI, Real-World Assets (RWA), and World Liberty Financial (WLFI) capturing the most attention.

DeFAI, which integrates AI agents into decentralized finance, experienced heavy corrections in recent weeks but has shown signs of recovery. Major DeFAI tokens, such as AIXBT, ARC, and SwarmNode.ai, have demonstrated significant price increases, with AIXBT surging nearly 20% and ARC up 42% in the last 24 hours. As AI narratives gain traction in the crypto space, the DeFAI sector is poised to regain momentum and attract renewed interest and capital inflows.

Real-World Assets (RWA) have emerged as one of the fastest-growing crypto narratives, with a total value of $17 billion. Private credit leads the growth, with a value of $11.6 billion, and institutional interest is rising. The RWA sector has experienced rapid expansion, doubling in value throughout 2024 and growing by over 10% in 2025. As the regulatory environment in the US becomes more crypto-friendly, the momentum for RWAs could accelerate further, benefiting platforms and tokens like Mantra (OM), Ondo Finance (ONDO), and XDC Network (XDC).

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi project endorsed by US President Donald Trump and his family, has gained attention due to its large altcoin purchases. The project currently holds nearly $38 million worth of digital assets, with Ethereum (ETH) being the most dominant asset in its portfolio. As speculation around pro-crypto policies under a potential Trump administration grows, these holdings could see increased investor interest.