Google AI predicts: XRP will surge 300% by the end of the year, with Ethereum and PEPE expected to have "surprises"

According to the latest forecast from Google AI, investors holding XRP, PEPE, or Ethereum will receive a surprise by the end of this year. Google AI predicts XRP prices could rise to the 5-10 USD range before the end of the year, representing an increase of over 300% from the current trading price near 2.43 USD. PEPE could reach a maximum of 0.000072 USD, and ETH’s target price is set at 10,000 USD.

XRP’s Year-End Surge Driven by Institutional Catalysts

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Google AI forecasts XRP could climb to the 5-10 USD range by year’s end, over 300% higher than the current near 2.43 USD. Early 2025, market confidence in XRP surged after Ripple achieved a decisive victory in its lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, pushing the token to a seven-year high of 3.65 USD in July. Over the past 12 months, XRP has appreciated by approximately 335%, outperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum during the same period.

Ripple’s launch of the RLUSD stablecoin, along with its partnerships with banks and connections to the White House, clearly demonstrate its ambition to dominate globally. RLUSD is Ripple’s compliant stablecoin product, pegged 1:1 to the USD, designed for cross-border payments and institutional settlements. The introduction of this stablecoin not only gives Ripple a bridge currency in XRP but also provides a comprehensive payment solution, significantly enhancing its competitiveness in the banking sector.

Earlier this summer, two bullish flag patterns appeared but did not lead to a breakout. The relative strength index (RSI) for XRP is currently at 53, and just yesterday, it reached an overbought level of 72. After an 8.4% increase over the past week, traders are taking profits. This suggests a consolidation phase before the next upward move, and such a technical correction is healthy, building momentum for a subsequent breakout.

Upcoming developments, such as ETF launches, new partnerships, and regulatory progress, could propel XRP to reach a target price of 11 USD by 2026. The DTCC recently added five spot XRP ETFs to its “Active and Pre-Launch” list, though this does not mean SEC approval has been granted. It indicates that issuers have completed substantial preparations. If XRP ETFs are approved by the end of this year or early next year as expected, it could replicate the capital inflows seen after Bitcoin ETF launches.

Three Major Catalysts for XRP’s Year-End Surge

Spot ETF Approval Progress: DTCC includes five XRP ETFs, opening institutional investment channels

RLUSD Stablecoin Expansion: Providing a comprehensive solution for cross-border payments, increasing XRP utility

Pro-Cryptocurrency Policies of the Trump Administration: Regulatory certainty improving, accelerating bank collaborations

Ripple’s collaborations with central banks and major financial institutions are expanding. Several countries’ central banks are testing cross-border payment solutions based on Ripple technology. If these pilots succeed and move into commercialization, demand for XRP could increase exponentially. The 300% rise forecast by Google AI might be conservative; if ETFs and central bank adoptions occur simultaneously, 10 USD could be just a waypoint rather than the final destination.

PEPE’s Predicted 1100% Surge: Challenging Historical Highs

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PEPE was launched in April 2023 and is the largest meme coin after Dogecoin-themed tokens, with a market cap exceeding 2.5 billion USD. Pepe originates from Matt Furie’s comic series “Boy’s Club,” and its cultural depth and viral spread have made it a lasting figure in internet culture and crypto.

Despite fierce competition, Pepe enjoys high liquidity and a loyal community, often indirectly supported by Elon Musk’s mentions on X (formerly Twitter). The token is currently trading near 0.000005955 USD, about 79% below its all-time high of 0.00002803 USD set in December 2024. This deep correction provides significant technical room for a rebound.

Google AI’s data-driven model indicates Pepe could break past its all-time high, with potential gains up to 1100%, reaching as high as 0.000072 USD. In the short term, Pepe needs to decisively break through a stubborn resistance at 0.000018 USD. This level is a key technical point formed during previous highs and retracements, with substantial trapped positions. A breakout here could face significant selling pressure.

While a 1100% increase is aggressive, it is not unprecedented in meme coin history. During the 2021 bull market, Dogecoin and SHIB experienced thousands to tens of thousands of times gains within months. As one of the meme coins with the deepest cultural roots, Pepe could capitalize on year-end market sentiment and liquidity peaks, especially with indirect mentions by influencers like Musk, potentially triggering viral spread. However, investors should be aware of the extremely high risks associated with meme coins, where potential gains come with the possibility of total loss.

Ethereum’s Year-End Challenge to 10,000 USD: DeFi King Remains Dominant

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As the foundational layer for decentralized applications and the broader DeFi ecosystem, Ethereum ($ETH) remains dominant, with a market cap of 543 billion USD and a total value locked (TVL) exceeding 76 billion USD. Google AI predicts ETH could surge to 10,000 USD by year’s end, a 188% increase from the current approximately 3,470 USD.

If the Trump administration implements broad crypto-friendly reforms, creating regulatory certainty to attract more institutional capital, the sector’s growth potential could be unleashed further. In this scenario, Ethereum, with its security and influence through real-world asset tokenization and stablecoins on Wall Street, would naturally lead the industry. Recent guidance from the U.S. Treasury and IRS on crypto ETF collateralization will directly benefit ETH, as it is the largest staked asset.

Ethereum faces strong resistance around 4,000 USD. A successful breakout could see a new all-time high of 6,000 USD by late November. Technically, ETH has been oscillating between 3,000 and 4,000 USD since the correction from its December 2024 high, forming a large converging triangle pattern. Such formations often precede directional breakouts, and Google AI’s forecast suggests an upward breakout.

If the price momentum continues during the holiday season, ETH could even reach 10,000 USD before Christmas. While ambitious, this target is not unfounded. During the 2021 bull market, ETH hit 4,800 USD. If this cycle’s strength matches the previous one, combined with increased institutional adoption and improved regulation, reaching 10,000 USD is logically plausible. Achieving this would require multiple factors aligning: increased demand from ETF staking, large-scale real-world asset tokenization, and a liquidity peak across the crypto market.