TAO is predicted to surpass the 1,000 USD mark as Bittensor reaches a record 118 subnet.

Bittensor, a decentralized platform supporting AI models, has just recorded a remarkable milestone in its development process: the number of active subnets on this ecosystem has reached a new all-time high. This not only reflects the strong growth of Bittensor but also reinforces the belief that the TAO token could reach a price of 1,000 USD by 2025. So what important developments are driving this positive expectation? Let's find out.

The impressive growth of the Bittensor subnet

According to data from Taostats.io, as of early June 2025, Bittensor has reached an impressive milestone with the number of subnets in this platform's ecosystem increasing to 118, the highest number ever.

To better understand the significance of this milestone, we first need to know that subnets are important components of the Bittensor ecosystem. This is where developers, data providers (miners), and validators collaborate to build, train, and evaluate decentralized AI models. Each subnet takes on a specific task, which could be natural language processing, data analysis, or generating AI content.

! Growth in the number of Subnets on Bittensor | Source: TaostatsAccording to the project's documentation, subnets operate under an incentive model in which miners and validators receive TAO tokens as a reward for their contributions to the development of the network. The increase in the number of subnets to 118 is a strong indicator of the tremendous growth and expansion of the Bittensor ecosystem.

This means that an increasing number of AI projects are being deployed on Bittensor, attracting not only developers but also investors to participate in the network. This increase also reflects a strong diversification in decentralized AI applications, making the Bittensor network more robust and flexible.

However, this expansion also comes with a significant challenge: maintaining quality and stable performance for the subnets throughout the development process. To ensure the stability of the network, continuous upgrades and improvements to the technical infrastructure are indispensable.

New motivation for staking TAO

Another important factor driving the strong development of Bittensor is the strategic collaboration between BitGo and Yuma.

BitGo, the leading digital asset management platform, has partnered with Yuma, a top validator on Bittensor, to provide TAO staking services for institutional investors. This is a promising move that opens up opportunities for investment funds, asset managers, and large corporations to participate in the Bittensor ecosystem. These organizations can not only earn rewards from staking but also contribute to the development of decentralized AI.

This partnership enhances liquidity for the TAO token, while also increasing the trust of major institutions in the sustainable development potential of Bittensor in the long term.

According to information from Taostats, there are currently over 6 million TAO being staked, accounting for more than 70% of the circulating supply of this token. This figure indicates strong participation from the community and investment organizations in the Bittensor ecosystem.

! TAO Token Quantity Currently Staked | Source: TaostatsIn addition, the Yuma Consensus 3 upgrade, announced by Opentensor in early June, has brought significant improvements to the network. Yuma Consensus is Bittensor's core consensus algorithm, which allocates rewards to miners and validators based on their level of contribution.

This upgrade not only improves fraud detection and violation handling but also optimizes the reward distribution process, enhancing efficiency and transparency in network operations.

Can TAO surpass the 1,000 USD mark by 2025?

Optimism about Bittensor is increasing thanks to notable technical upgrades and promising price forecasts. Analyst Decode, based on Elliott Wave theory, believes that TAO could quickly surpass the 1,000 USD threshold in the near future.

"You will see similar structures and price trends on many other altcoins, but few coins are as strong as TAO, in my opinion," Decode stated.

However, Decode's forecast may be a bit optimistic. The total market capitalization of AI altcoins has decreased by more than 50%, from 69 billion USD at the end of 2024 to the current 31 billion USD.

TAO is currently facing a situation similar to many other platform altcoins such as Sei, Sonic, or Avalanche. Despite having a solid platform, investors remain cautious and are not ready to commit capital to these projects.

Overall, Bittensor is undergoing a strong development phase, with a record number of subnets, strategic collaborations with BitGo and Yuma, along with significant technical upgrades. These factors are driving expectations for sustainable development and the potential value of the TAO token.

Although price forecasts may still be overly optimistic, the current development drivers of Bittensor provide reasons for investors to maintain their confidence in future growth. However, it is important to continue monitoring new developments in this ecosystem to make informed and sound investment decisions.

Lilly