Asked via a carefully worded order, DeepSeek indicated the potential for big gains this year for existing holders of XRP, Pepe and Shiba Inu, a timeline that could surprise unprepared investors.
Below is an analysis of how current technical signals and broader ecosystem developments support DeepSeek’s optimistic predictions.
XRP ($XRP): DeepSeek believes Ripple’s roadmap could push XRP price towards $8
In a recent company blog post, Ripple confirmed that XRP ($XRP) remains central to its ambition to transform the XRP Ledger network into a globally adopted, enterprise-grade payments infrastructure.
With near-instant settlement times and minimal transaction costs, the XRP Ledger network will likely benefit from the growth of two rapidly expanding sectors: stablecoins (including RLUSD) and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization.
Currently, XRP is trading near the $1.44 level. DeepSeek’s forecasts indicate a possible progression towards $8 by the end of 2026, which would mean gains in excess of 450% from current prices.
From a technical perspective, XRP’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) is hovering around 42 and increasing after being in an oversold zone for a brief period. Its convergence towards the 30-day moving average once again indicates increasing strength.
Potential catalysts ahead include new institutional demand following the approval of spot XRP ETFs in the US, with more expected, Ripple’s growing list of strategic partnerships, and the possibility of US lawmakers making progress on the CLARITY bill later this year.
Pepe ($PEPE): DeepSeek Says Crypto World’s Largest Frog Could Grow More Than 5x in 2026
Pepe ($PEPE), launched in April 2023, has become the largest meme outside of Dogecoin, with a market capitalization currently around $2 billion.
Inspired by the drawings Boys’ Club According to Matt Fury, PEPE’s distinctive visuals and meme-based appeal have maintained a strong presence on social media platforms.
Despite the fierce competition in the meme space, PEPE’s engaged community, as well as the many imitators that emerged after it, have helped it maintain its high visibility and dominance within the industry.
Adding to the excitement is Elon Musk’s occasional mysterious messages on X which have fueled speculation that PEPE could be located alongside DOGE and BTC among his personal holdings.
PEPE price is currently around $0.000004444, approximately 84% below its December 2024 high of $0.00002803.
Although, under DeepSeek’s most optimistic assumptions, PEPE may not reach a new all-time high this year, it could increase by almost 440%, to around $0.000024.
Shiba Inu (SHIB): DeepSeek Predicts Explosive Rally of Nearly 2,000%
The Shiba Inu coin ($SHIB), which was introduced in 2020 as a satirical competitor to Dogecoin, has since grown into a large crypto ecosystem with a market capitalization of approximately $3.8 billion.
Currently trading near $0.000006505, DeepSeek notes that a decisive break above resistance levels between $0.000025 and $0.00003 could trigger a sharp rise, which could push SHIB to $0.000115 by the end of the year.
Such a rise would represent an increase of approximately 1,668% from current levels and would place SHIB above its October 2021 all-time high of $0.00008616.
On a basic level, the Shiba Inu now offers more than just meme appeal; Its second-layer network, Shibarium, offers faster transactions, lower fees, improved privacy, and improved tools for programmers, helping SHIB stand out from most meme coins that lack practical utility.
Maxi Doge: A new meme currency enters the discussion
With a market capitalization of several billion dollars, Shiba Inu and Pepe are already two of the main major cryptocurrencies (Blue Chip).
Therefore, investors looking for the next SHIB or PEPE token find better opportunities in the presale market, which offers ample opportunities to acquire the next big project at a very low cost.
Maxi Doge ($MAXI)a new meme coin that has already attracted over $4.6 million from investors who are expecting a super bull cycle for meme coins this year.
The project focuses on Maxi Doge, an athletic and courageous competitor to Dogecoin, relying heavily on the competitive and sarcastic humor that originally propelled the coins into the mainstream.
IPO buyers can currently stake MAXI coins for returns of up to 68% per annum (APY), with rewards decreasing as more coins enter the staking pool.
MAXI is selling at $0.0002804 in the current IPO cycle, with price increases expected at each funding stage. Coins can be purchased using wallets such as MetaMask and Best Wallet, or by bank card.
Follow developments via the official Maxi Doge pages on X (formerly Twitter) and Telegram.
Visit the official website here
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