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AI-linked crypto tokens could see renewed attention ahead of Anthropic's potential IPO.

The listing could value the company at over $2 trillion, placing it among the largest companies in the world.

Tokens highlighted by the source are Venice Token, NEAR Protocol, and Internet Computer (ICP).

AI-focused crypto tokens may return to investors' watchlists as Anthropic moves forward with preparations for one of the largest potential technology listings on record.

The developer of Claude is reportedly preparing for an IPO that could value the company at roughly $2 trillion. Reuters reported on Sept. 4 that the marketing process had shifted toward mid-October, with a possible listing before the U.S. midterm elections in November.

Such a listing could influence broader sentiment toward artificial intelligence investments. It should be noted, however, that there is no direct financial connection between Anthropic and tokens such as Venice Token, NEAR Protocol, or Internet Computer. The link is thematic rather than structural: AI-linked tokens have historically traded in sympathy with headline events in the broader AI sector, since crypto markets often price narratives before fundamentals.

AI Crypto Tokens Face an Anthropic IPO Sentiment Catalyst

One of the biggest financial stories of the coming months is expected to unfold in September or October, when Anthropic, the creator of Claude, launches its IPO. Estimates put the company's prospective valuation at more than $2 trillion. That would make it the fastest company in history to reach the mark, having been founded only a few years ago — a milestone that took decades for companies like Google and Microsoft to pass even at the $1 trillion level.

According to the Financial Times, Anthropic has selected leading banks, including Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, to lead the offering. Ahead of the listing, market observers see a likelihood that the event could benefit companies and cryptocurrencies across the AI sector. A listing of this scale would also mark one of the most high-profile tests of public-market appetite for AI exposure, which is why even assets with no direct tie to the company tend to trade on such news.

$2 Trillion Anthropic Valuation Remains a Target

While the industry hosts many AI crypto projects, Venice AI stands out as one of the most notable because it offers a product with everyday use. SimilarWeb data shows that traffic to its website rose by more than 15% to over 15.3 million visits in July.

Venice AI operates a chatbot that lets users access advanced AI models — including Meta, Qwen, Grok, ChatGPT, and Claude — through a single platform. The service uses a freemium model: searching is free, and users can upgrade for a fee. Venice takes a cut of those fees to burn its tokens, removing them from circulation.

Data shows the network has continued burning tokens in recent months, destroying more than $702,000 worth in August, a sharp increase from the $445,000 burned a month earlier.

Technical indicators cited by the source suggest further upside for Venice Token in the near term. The token has moved above the key resistance level of $14.71, its highest point on July 26, which marked the neckline of a double-bottom pattern. It remains above the 50-day moving average, pointing to further gains toward $21.41, according to the analysis.

NEAR Protocol

NEAR Protocol is another prominent AI crypto project that could benefit from the upcoming Anthropic IPO, and its recent price action reflects that expectation. The token has rebounded from a low of $1.5400 in August to $2.28.

It has crossed the important resistance level of $2.11 — its highest level in July and August this year — confirming what the source describes as a bullish breakout. NEAR has also held above its 50-day moving average and formed an inverted head-and-shoulders pattern, often read as a continuation signal.

On this basis, the analysis identifies the next significant target at $3.07, roughly 35% above the current level.

Internet Computer (ICP)

Internet Computer, which runs Caffeine, a leading vibe-coding platform, is the third AI-linked token highlighted. The ICP token has rebounded in recent weeks, rising from a low of $1.9968 in July to $2.70.

The token has continued to trade above the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), while the Average Directional Index (ADX) has climbed to 27, its highest level in months — a reading the source interprets as an upward trend gaining momentum. The analysis points to key resistance at $3.50 as the next level to watch.

A cautionary precedent is worth noting: as observed a few months ago, these tokens rallied ahead of the SpaceX IPO and then declined when the listing took place — a pattern commonly described as "buy the rumor, sell the news." That history underscores the main open question for traders watching this cycle: whether sentiment-driven gains in AI tokens can persist once the headline event itself has passed, given that none of these projects derive revenue from Anthropic's business.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Cryptocurrency markets can experience sharp price movements.

Source: The Market Periodical