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Now, let’s look at the charts. Bitcoin dominance is sitting heavy at 59%, but underneath the surface, something is shifting. We are seeing a massive "decoupling" of assets linked to the AI economy.

If you’ve been wondering where the "smart money" moved this week (April 6 - April 13), here are the top 5 movers I’ve been tracking.

1. Tranchess (CHESS) — 🚀 +127%

The "Short Squeeze" King. CHESS is a DeFi protocol that splits funds into different risk tranches. Its massive climb wasn't about a new partnership — it was a classic short squeeze. After being delisted from a few major spots on April 8, speculators stepped in, triggered a massive wave of liquidations, and sent the price vertical.

• Lesson: Never underestimate a "mathematically oversold" DeFi veteran.

 2. AKEDO (AKE) — 🚀 +99%

AI meets Gaming. AKE provides a framework for AI-powered autonomous characters in games. It caught fire on Binance Futures, creating a feedback loop of buying pressure.

• The Narrative: "Smart money" is rotating out of stagnant large caps into "high-beta" AI microcaps. AKEDO is currently the poster child for this move.

 3. SKY AI (SKYAI) — 🚀 +82%

The LLM Infrastructure. While everyone is playing with AI apps, SKYAI is building the data pipes that let AI agents access blockchain data in real-time. It hit a $34M daily volume this week after landing on the Binance Alpha list.

• Why it matters: Institutional investors are looking for the "foundational layers" of AI, not just the memes.

 4. Swarms (SWARMS) — 🚀 +74%

The "Robinhood Effect." If you want to know why SWARMS went parabolic on April 10, there's one word: Robinhood. Getting listed there is the retail gold standard. It opened the gates to millions of US casual investors, sending the token into a full markup stage.

• Status: It just broke out of a 6-week accumulation zone. Keep an eye on the "retail fomo" here.

 5. MultiVAC (MTV) — 🚀 +58%

Industrial Scaling. MTV is the "quiet" gainer. They updated their 2026 roadmap and focused on decentralized governance nodes. After months of sideways trading, it finally confirmed a bullish trend shift.

• The Vibe: This is more of a "long-term staker" play rather than a 24-hour pump.

Let's discuss! 💬

Which one of these moves did you catch? Or are you, like many others, waiting for a Bitcoin pullback before jumping into alts?

I’m personally keeping a close eye on SKYAI — infrastructure usually outlasts the hype. What’s on your watchlist for next week?

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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice—always perform your own due diligence before investing.

This article was originally published on the Guardarian Blog.