Bittensor (TAO) Price Surges to $300 in Early 2026 Following Halving and Institutional Access Expansion
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: 3d ago- Halving Impact: On December 14, 2025, Bittensor experienced its first halving, reducing daily emissions from 7,200 TAO to 3,600 TAO, a change analysts view as a key factor in tightening supply and significantly boosting prices in early 2026.
- Institutional Access: Grayscale launched the Grayscale Bittensor Trust in late 2025, allowing traditional investors regulated access to TAO without direct custody, which analysts believe has opened new investment avenues for institutions and further fueled market interest in TAO.
- Network Activity Growth: The dynamic TAO upgrade introduced in late 2025 enabled over 120 active subnets to function as investable assets, with analysts noting that this infrastructure growth supports Bittensor's price momentum, indicating an increasingly tight link between network activity and price strength.
- Market Capitalization Increase: By early 2026, Bittensor's market capitalization reached $2.6 billion, with analyst Dami-Defi highlighting that this growth aligns with post-halving supply pressures and accelerating ETF developments, marking Bittensor's strong position in the AI crypto segment.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
