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Nvidia’s Big Numbers Push AI Coins Higher

USA, Santa ClaraThursday, February 26, 2026
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Late on Wednesday, a wave of gains swept through AI‑related cryptocurrencies following Nvidia’s announcement of record quarterly earnings. The chipmaker’s data‑center sales hit new highs, fueling optimism across the sector.

Top Performers

Token Protocol % Gain
NEAR NEAR Protocol (AI‑ready blockchain) +16.0 %
FET Collaborative AI token +8.20 %
REN Render Network (rents idle GPU power) +7.60 %
TAO Bittensor (largest AI coin by market cap) +7.0 %

Render Network’s rise reflects growing demand for GPU‑powered AI tools and content creation services.

Nvidia’s Impact

  • Revenue: $68.13 billion (Q4) – above analyst forecasts and earnings expectations.
  • Data‑center revenue: New quarterly record.

Nvidia is widely regarded as a bellwether for AI enthusiasm; strong results often trigger rallies in related tokens. This pattern has repeated when Nvidia’s performance spurred AI‑token gains.

Stock Reaction

  • Nvidia shares edged up 0.18 % in after‑hours trading, following a 1.41 % intraday rise to $195.56.
  • Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings highlight Nvidia’s solid short, medium, and long‑term trends, along with high growth and quality scores.

Market Implications

Corporate earnings that signal robust demand for AI infrastructure can ripple through the crypto space. Investors monitoring AI coins may view Nvidia’s numbers as a barometer for future momentum.

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