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The Bittensor ecosystem is facing one of the deepest crises of confidence in its history after the abrupt departure of Covenant AI. A key developer left the network following accusations that co-founder Jacob Steeves had centralized control.
After the split, the consequences were immediate. Covenant’s founder liquidated a position of 37,000 Bittensor units, triggering a sell-off cascade. The asset is currently trading near $249, reflecting a 68% decline from its all-time high.
Despite the volatility, the development team responded with the Teutonic-I update and the BIT-0011 proposal. These measures are intended to stabilize governance and reduce the risk of coordinated subnet exits that could drain liquidity in the future.
Technical indicators point to a bearish structure for the TAO token in the short term. The daily MACD has confirmed a negative crossover, and the price has rejected a descending trendline for the second time.
The support zone between $250 and $263 is described as the most important area for bulls. If this range fails to hold, the article notes that the price could move quickly toward the $200 zone.
Alongside the sell-off, the article reports a 340% increase in social interest, suggesting heightened media attention. It notes that this type of surge often precedes high-volatility moves in both directions before a clearer trend emerges.
Analysts cited in the article say that recovery above $281 is vital to restore the AI narrative. They add that only a solid close above $281 would open the door to reclaiming the $330 range.
While the market absorbs the selling pressure, the article says some investors are rotating capital toward new infrastructure. It also emphasizes that trust in Bittensor’s coordination layer may be more decisive than technical analysis.
The network’s future, according to the article, depends on whether the new governance proposals are accepted. If decentralization of decision-making power is achieved, the project could regain leadership in the artificial intelligence sector.

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