The crypto market never lacks opportunities; the real challenge lies in identifying trends and executing them effectively. From late April to early May, the market navigated a tug-of-war between macroeconomic uncertainty and improving marginal liquidity. While major assets have largely stabilized, certain sectors continue to show strong momentum. According to data from the HTX platform, over the past week (April 27 to May 3), assets across the Layer2, DeFi, and BSC Meme rotated upward, with the AI sector standing out as the dominant market theme of the week. AI Sector Breakout: Significant Increase in Capital Concentration This week, the AI sector continued its previous strong performance. From a macro perspective, AI is not only a core variable in the tech industry but is also reshaping the valuation logic of capital markets. Institutional consensus suggests that AI is penetrating the global economy at an unprecedented speed. This trend is mirrored in the crypto market, where the integration of AI and blockchain is moving from concept to infrastructure and practical application, establishing itself as one of the most compelling growth narratives for 2026. ● SKYAI : Led the market with a staggering 337% surge. SKYAI is a comprehensive, MCP-powered AI ecosystem designed to seamlessly integrate intelligent solutions across various industries. Currently, SKYAI already supports aggregated datasets from both BSC and Solana, totaling over 10 billion rows of data. ● ACN (AITECH CLOUD NETWORK) : Recorded a weekly gain of 30%. ACN is an enterprise-grade AI infrastructure ecosystem designed to support the next generation of AI builders. ● SAHARA (Sahara AI) : Saw a weekly increase of 28%. Positioned as the first AI-native, full-stack blockchain platform, Sahara AI allows anyone to create, contribute to, and monetize AI development, making the future of AI more accessible, equitable, and open to all. Layer1/2 Sector Recovers Steadily: Infrastructure Value Re-recognized As on-chain activity gradually recovers, market attention has shifted back to the infrastructure layer. Layer 2 solutions offer clear advantages in improving transaction efficiency and reducing costs. Coupled with the continued advancement of modular architectures, the Layer 2 sector is becoming a key foundation for supporting an explosion of applications. Meanwhile, Layer 1 retains an irreplaceable role in ecosystem development and long-term value capture. Together, they form the foundational backbone of the crypto ecosystem and are often among the first to benefit during recovery cycles. ● BLEND (Fluent) : Achieved a weekly gain of 188%. Fluent is a Layer 2 rollup that allows developers to build scalable applications using their preferred programming languages, such as Rust, TypeScript, and Solidity. ● XCN (Onyxcoin) : Rose by 75% as a Layer 1 infrastructure asset. Onyx Protocol (formerly Chain) is an algorithmic money market aimed at providing users with safe and reliable credit and lending services. BSC Memes Remain Active: High-Elasticity Moves Driven by Market Sentiment Within the sentiment-driven asset category, the BSC Meme sector continues to demonstrate high levels of activity. Meme assets are typically characterized by high volatility and strong elasticity, making them focal points for capital during periods of improving liquidity or rising market sentiment. ● TST (Test) : Gained 187% this week as a breakout Meme asset on the BSC chain. Originating from a contract address (CA) shared in a tweet posted by CZ, the token is described as a test asset used in a video tutorial deployed by Binance on four.meme, and is not an official token of the BNB Chain team or any individual. HTX Continues to Identify High-Quality Assets Amid Ongoing Structural Market Trends Overall, the crypto market maintained its structurally driven trends this week, centered on core narratives. The concentrated breakout in the AI sector, the steady recovery in infrastructure, and the sentiment-driven activity in the Meme segment together form a multi-dimensional opportunity landscape. As a long-term industry builder, HTX remains committed to identifying high-potential assets globally. Through rigorous selection and continuous listings, the platform provides users with a broader range of investment options. In the current market environment, dominated by structural trends, HTX will continue to focus on high-growth sectors and quality projects, helping users capture key opportunities throughout the market cycle. The post AI Sector Leads the Rally! HTX Hot Listings Weekly Recap (Apr 27–May 3): SKYAI Skyrockets +337% as Capital Floods into Core Sectors first appeared on HTX Square .
