Chinese AI companies are set to go public over the next 1-2 years, encouraged by government policies aimed at sharing wealth with retail investors. Companies like MiniMax and Zhipu have already launched IPOs, with others like Moonshot AI and Baichuan Intelligence following suit. These IPOs are expected to attract significant market capital, potentially impacting short-term crypto investments. In contrast, U.S. AI firms such as OpenAI and Anthropic are anticipated to go public between late 2026 and early 2027, with valuations potentially 100 times higher than their Chinese counterparts. This trend may divert investment away from the crypto sector, although 2026 could still be a promising year for early-stage crypto investments as regulatory clarity improves and new infrastructure developments emerge.