AI tokens and altcoins slide as labour-equity divergence sparks 2026 bubble warnings

Artificial intelligence tokens have recorded steep losses in recent weeks, mirroring weakness in AI-related equities and the wider altcoin market. Data shows AI tokens have dropped 24.9% over the past month and 74.6% year-to-date, while altcoins overall are down 34% with total market capitalization shrinking to $1.16 trillion. Analysts warn that the growing gap between falling labour participation and rising U.S. equities could signal a developing AI-driven bubble, with a major weakness signal possibly emerging by 2026.