PowerPool (CVP) emerged as the top-performing cryptocurrency on May 2, 2025, registering a meteoric rise of 156.9% within 24 hours. The token’s price surged to $0.07 and was actively traded on Gate.io, according to data from the Phoenix Group. CVP’s market capitalization subsequently touched $2.5 million, positioning the token at the top of the daily gainers list, even outperforming larger, more established digital assets.
This move by CVP signals one of the most remarkable intraday performances this month, driven by a surge in trading volumes on mid-tier exchanges. The sudden price acceleration is noteworthy considering the project’s relatively small market capitalization compared to other listed gainers.
Pundi AI (PUNDIAI), another strong performer, ranked second on the list, registering a 47.9% gain. The asset, trading at $11.86 on KuCoin, now boasts a market capitalization of $100.5 million. The token’s name suggests a link to the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence, a sector that is receiving increasing attention in the realm of blockchain development.
Haedal (HAEDAL), another token listed on Bybit, witnessed a 27.2% increase to $0.15. By the end of the trading day, its market cap had risen to $30.3 million. This upward trajectory placed HAEDAL among the day’s top three gainers, backed by significant trading activity on the exchange.
DeFi-related tokens Beethoven X (BEETS) and Balancer (BAL) also made their presence felt. BEETS posted a gain of 24.3%, while BAL saw a 23.5% rise. BAL, traded on Coinbase at $1.19, holds a market capitalization of $74.5 million. Both tokens have exhibited trading resilience recently but recorded their strongest single-day performances on May 2.
High-cap token Engine (EGP), emerged as one of the most prominent names on the list by market size. The token rose by 20.8%, trading at $1.01 on BitMart. With a market cap of $515.2 million, EGP ranked as the highest-cap asset among the top five gainers.
Immutable X (IMX) maintained its leading position in overall market value, climbing 14.4% to $1.10, with a reported market cap of $1.1 billion.
Arweave (AR), known for its data storage model, gained 15.3% to reach $7.91 on Binance. PARCL (PRCL) and Everscale (EVER) both recorded impressive gains of 14.6%.
The May 2 gainer report mainly spotlighted AI, DeFi, and infrastructure project tokens, primarily focusing on mid and small-cap tokens. This trend indicates an increase in short-term activities and rotation between emerging assets.
