- PowerPool (CVP) soared 156.9%, topping the day’s crypto gainers with $2.5M market cap.
- AI and DeFi tokens like PUNDIAI, BEETS, and BAL posted strong double-digit gains.
- High-cap assets like EGP and IMX also rose, signaling broad momentum across market caps.
PowerPool (CVP) recorded the highest gain among cryptocurrencies on May 2, 2025, rising by 156.9% in 24 hours. According to Phoenix Group data, the token surged to $0.07 and was actively traded on Gate.io. Following the sharp uptick, CVP’s market capitalization reached $2.5 million. The rally positioned the token at the top of the daily gainers list, ahead of larger and more established digital assets.
DAILY GAINERS$CVP +156.9% #PUNDIAI +47.9% $HAEDAL +27.2% $BEETS +24.3% $BAL +23.5% $EGP +20.8% $AR +15.3% $PRCL +14.6% $EVER +14.6% $IMX +14.4%#dailygainers pic.twitter.com/HnG1ykOG8N
— PHOENIX – Crypto News & Analytics (@pnxgrp) May 2, 2025
CVP’s move marks one of the most notable intraday performances this month, driven by heightened trading volumes on mid-tier exchanges. The sudden price acceleration occurred despite the project’s relatively small market capitalization compared to other listed gainers.
AI-Linked Pundi AI Records Double-Digit Increase
Pundi AI (PUNDIAI) ranked second, posting a 47.9% gain. Trading at $11.86 on KuCoin, the asset now has a market capitalization of $100.5 million. The token’s naming suggests a link to artificial intelligence, a sector gaining increased attention within blockchain development. Its daily performance reflects growing interest in hybrid infrastructure projects combining AI with decentralized systems.
Haedal (HAEDAL), a token listed on Bybit, increased by 27.2% to $0.15. By the close of the day’s trading session, its market cap had climbed to $30.3 million. The price action placed HAEDAL among the top three gainers, supported by noticeable activity on the exchange.
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DeFi-related tokens Beethoven X (BEETS) and Balancer (BAL) followed closely. BEETS gained 24.3%, while BAL rose by 23.5%. Balancer, trading at $1.19, holds a market capitalization of $74.5 million and is listed on Coinbase. Both tokens have shown trading resilience recently but recorded some of their strongest single-day performances on May 2.
High-Cap Token Engine Surpasses 0M Valuation
Engine (EGP) emerged as one of the most prominent names on the gainers list by market size. The token rose by 20.8%, trading at $1.01 on BitMart. With a market capitalization of $515.2 million, EGP ranked as the highest-cap asset among the top five gainers. Its strong price movement suggests active trading interest among holders despite broader market fluctuations.
Immutable X (IMX) also maintained a leading position in overall market value. The token climbed 14.4% to $1.10, with a reported market cap of $1.1 billion. IMX is traded on Bybit and remains one of the few billion-dollar assets among the day’s top ten.
Arweave, PARCL, and Everscale Join the List
Arweave (AR), known for its data storage model, gained 15.3% to reach $7.91 on Binance. PARCL (PRCL) and Everscale (EVER) both recorded identical gains of 14.6%. At the time of writing, PRCL is priced at $0.09, while EVER is $0.06 and both tokens trade at lower volume exchanges.
May 2 gainer report covers AI, DeFi and infrastructure project. It focused mainly on mid and small cap tokens, evidence of an increase in short time activities and rotation between emerging assets.
