AI-themed memecoins have taken the cryptocurrency market by storm, with their combined market capitalization surging by 26.4% in the past 24 hours. According to data from CoinGecko, the total market cap of AI-themed memecoins reached $2.46 billion as of January 2 (UTC). The trading volume of these memecoins has also been significant, with a recorded volume of $2.46 billion. Among the most popular AI-themed memecoins, AI16Z leads the pack with a market cap of $2.459 billion. Other notable performers include Fartcoin and ZEREBRO, with market caps of $1.3 billion and $770 million, respectively. The recent upswing in the AI memecoin market coincides with a broader rally in the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has gained over 20% in the past week, while Ethereum has risen by over 30%. The surge in AI memecoin prices has been attributed to several factors, including increased interest in artificial intelligence and the broader crypto market rally. AI memecoins have become increasingly popular as a way for investors to speculate on the potential of AI technology.