AI Companions (AIC) Price Prediction

Deep Dive

1. Token Scarcity Moves (Bullish Impact)

Overview: AIC executed its largest-ever buyback in August 2025, burning 8M tokens (~1% of supply) via on-chain transactions. The team announced a multi-phase burn campaign tied to upcoming exchange listings and marketing pushes.

What this means: Reduced supply (749.9M circulating vs 1B total) could amplify price volatility during demand spikes. Historical precedent: The 25% price surge on August 1, 2025, coincided with their first major burn. Sustained burns may offset selling pressure from early investors.

2. Platform Evolution Timeline (Mixed Impact)

Overview: Phase 3 (Q4 2025) introduces play-to-earn mechanics and NFT integrations, while Phase 4 (2026) targets IoT/smart home compatibility per the roadmap. However, the current v1 product offers only basic AI customization.

What this means: Successful execution could attract Web3 gamers and smart home users, but delays risk cementing AIC’s perception as a “vaporware” project. The 18% 7-day price drop reflects skepticism about development pace.

3. Regulatory Sword of Damocles (Bearish Risk)

Overview: The CLARITY Act (effective July 2025) subjects AI/VR tokens to SEC scrutiny if deemed securities. AIC’s centralized roadmap and profit-sharing tokenomics (staking rewards) increase regulatory risk.

What this means: A security classification could delist AIC from U.S. exchanges, cutting access to 38% of its trading volume. Conversely, compliance might attract institutional capital – ETH’s price rose 14% post-CLARITY clarity.

Conclusion

AIC’s fate hinges on balancing supply shocks against delivery risks, with $0.136–$0.147 (Fibonacci 61.8%–50% levels) as a make-or-break zone. Watch the September 2025 product demo – a polished showcase could validate the AI companion thesis, while technical debt may trigger selloffs. Can AIC transition from speculative token to utility backbone before the 2026 VR adoption wave?