Crypto Sector Mixed: AI Leads 4.29% Gain, Layer2 and DeFi Under Pressure

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2026-09-08 02:57:09

On September 8, crypto market sectors showed divergence with the AI sector rising 4.29% in 24 hours, followed by Meme up 2.07%. Layer1, PayFi, Layer2, and DeFi sectors all declined. Worldcoin (WLD) surged over 21%, Injective (INJ) bucked the trend with 18% gains. SoSoValue indices ssiAI, ssiDePIN, and ssiMeme rose 7.64%, 2.83%, and 2.18% respectively.

On September 8, SoSoValue data showed a split picture across crypto market sectors. The AI segment was the clear standout, jumping 4.29% over 24 hours.

Inside that group, Worldcoin (WLD) surged 21.62%. Venice Token (VVV) climbed 10.74%. Akedo (AKE) and Pieverse (PIEVERSE) posted gains of 14.92% and 17.31%, respectively. And the Meme sector also moved higher, up 2.07%, with BUILDon (B) advancing 18.53% and Pump.fun (PUMP) tacking on 15.33%.

Elsewhere, CeFi inched up 0.01%, and Gate (GT) rose 3.17%. Layer1 slipped 0.41%, but Injective (INJ) held up pretty well, gaining 18.03%. PayFi fell 0.48%, with Zcash (ZEC) down 3.16%. Layer2 lost 0.58%, dragged by Arbitrum (ARB), which dropped 8.94%. DeFi also moved lower, sliding 0.95%, while Hyperliquid (HYPE) fell 2.03%.

The crypto sector indices tied to historical performance — ssiAI, ssiDePIN, and ssiMeme — climbed 7.64%, 2.83%, and 2.18%, respectively.

This article was originally published by Bit.Fan. For more cryptocurrency news and market insights, visit www.bit.fan.

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