Google AI predicts XRP will increase 6 times by the end of the year! SHIB and PEPE surge ahead as meme coins lead the rally

Google AI’s year-end bullish forecast indicates that XRP bulls could gain 4-6 times returns from the $2.00 level, primarily driven by the accelerated adoption of ETFs and the rapid growth of institutional investor interest. SHIB is projected to break zero in 2026, with the next target resistance at $0.00000910. PEPE is called the “meme king” by Google AI, with a bullish target of $0.000018.

XRP: ETF-Driven 4 to 6 Times Explosive Potential

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Google AI’s prediction for XRP is the most optimistic, suggesting that from the current $2.00 level, it could achieve a 4 to 6 times gain, implying a target price between $8 and $12. This bullish forecast is not based on speculative hype but on the increasing popularity of ETFs and growing institutional interest. Google AI mentions that as institutional trading volume begins to surpass retail speculation, supply shocks may occur.

XRP has just again touched $2, which is its most important support level. Previously, the price temporarily fell below this level, which was very unfavorable for XRP bulls. However, as long as the price stays above $1.90, its chart structure remains healthy. The key breakout threshold is at $2.70, which was once a strong support but recently turned into resistance. If the price reclaims this area, a breakout could be confirmed, with a target of $3.70, representing an 80% potential rise.

ETFs are the core catalyst emphasized by Google AI. The US spot XRP ETF has already attracted nearly $1 billion in inflows, coming from institutional investors who cannot hold tokens directly but can invest in regulated products. As ETF funds continue to flow in, they create structural buying pressure because ETF managers must purchase actual XRP in the market to support ETF shares. This mechanism-driven demand is unrelated to retail sentiment, making it more stable and sustainable.

Three Core Reasons Why Google AI is Bullish on XRP

Accelerating ETF Capital Inflows: Nearly $1 billion in institutional funds have entered, with more inflows expected as more ETFs launch.

Institutional Trading Surpassing Retail: When institutions dominate, price volatility decreases and long-term trends become clearer.

Potential Supply Shock: Large amounts of XRP are locked by ETFs and institutions, reducing circulating supply and pushing prices higher.

While Google AI’s 4 to 6 times forecast is aggressive, it’s not entirely impossible. If the US 401(k) retirement policy is implemented, allowing crypto allocations, then even 1% of the $12.5 trillion retirement pool investing in XRP would mean an additional demand of $125 billion. Considering XRP’s current market cap of around $140 billion, this level of capital inflow could propel the price into a new discovery phase.

SHIB Breakthrough to Zero: Technical Path and Ecosystem Upgrades

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2026 is set to be a transformative year for Shiba Inu (SHIB), driven mainly by a major privacy upgrade in the Shibarium Layer-2 network in Q2, which integrates Zama’s Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE), enabling fully confidential transactions. Google AI predicts that SHIB’s price could break zero in 2026. Since hitting its yearly low in November, SHIB has been gradually rising.

The next target is the resistance at $0.00000910. If SHIB breaks through this resistance, it signals a positive shift and the start of a new upward trend. “Breaking zero” refers to SHIB’s price rising from 0.00000XXX to 0.0000XXX, i.e., losing one zero after the decimal point. This visual effect greatly influences retail investor psychology and often triggers FOMO (Fear of Missing Out).

However, Google AI also predicts a bearish scenario where SHIB fails to break the resistance and remains below it, or if meme coin interest continues to weaken, the price could further decline. This dual-scenario forecast indicates that SHIB is at a critical turning point, with a technical breakout determining its future direction. The privacy upgrade in Shibarium is a key fundamental support; if it attracts privacy-focused DeFi protocols and users, SHIB could transition from a pure meme coin to a utility ecosystem token with real value.

PEPE: “Meme King” Aiming for 4x Growth

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PEPE is currently down 4% to $0.00000446, testing a key support level amid a market downturn. However, Google AI calls it the “meme king,” indicating it’s preparing for a “second phase” expansion, with a bullish target of $0.000018. Based on current prices, reaching $0.000018 would mean about a 4x increase.

Google AI also states that PEPE is “too big to fall,” serving as a major leverage tool in the Ethereum testbed. This positioning reveals PEPE’s unique role within the crypto ecosystem. When investors are optimistic about the Ethereum ecosystem but believe ETH itself has limited upside, they often choose meme coins issued on Ethereum as “high beta” substitutes. As one of the largest meme coins on Ethereum, PEPE naturally becomes the first target of such a strategy.

On the technical side, Google AI notes that whenever PEPE on the 3D timeframe deviates significantly from its 21 EMA and then retests this EMA, a low point is formed. This technical pattern offers traders a tradable entry opportunity. Currently, PEPE is testing a key support level; if it holds and begins to rebound, combined with an overall revival of the Ethereum ecosystem, the target of $0.000018 has technical support.

However, as a pure meme coin, PEPE’s price is highly dependent on market sentiment and speculative enthusiasm. If meme coin interest continues to weaken, the price could further decline. This high-risk, high-reward characteristic makes PEPE more suitable for risk-tolerant speculators rather than long-term holders.

2025 has been a poor year for Bitcoin. As of this report, Bitcoin’s decline since the start of the year has exceeded 7%, with the price approaching $99,000. Nonetheless, the overall trend remains optimistic. Analysts still expect resilient altcoins like XRP, Shiba Inu, and PEPE to perform well over the long term. Once market conditions stabilize, each project could regain upward momentum. Google AI’s forecast provides a reference framework for investors, but the ultimate price trend will depend on actual adoption, regulatory developments, and macroeconomic environment.