China's KIMI AI model has made some quite unusual predictions for the three main cryptocurrencies by the end of 2026. According to its data, XRP, PEPE, and Cardano could all increase at least 5 times during this period. Let's see if these predictions are realistic.
XRP is currently at $1.31, and KIMI predicts it could reach $8 by the end of next year — nearly a 6x increase. Ripple is still building the XRP Ledger as a global payment infrastructure, especially for stablecoin applications and tokenized assets. XRP's RSI indicator is currently at 39 and rising, with the price below the 30-day moving average — signs that this is an attractive accumulation zone. Demand from XRP ETF investment funds, network expansion, and clearer regulations could be driving factors.
PEPE is a different story. This meme token launched in April 2023 and has become the largest meme coin outside of Dogecoin, with a market cap of $1.7 billion. Pepe, based on the cartoon "Boy's Club" by Matt Furie, still maintains strong popularity on social media. Despite competition from many meme coins, PEPE remains leading thanks to its loyal community and mysterious posts from Elon Musk on X. PEPE's current price is about 85% below its December 2024 ATH. KIMI predicts it could increase nearly 2,300% this year, reaching $0.000098. This prediction seems optimistic, with its meme sigma image.
Charles Hoskinson's Cardano also catches KIMI's attention. The project emphasizes peer-reviewed research, high security, and scalability. With a market cap close to $8.78 billion, ADA is currently at $0.24 — the lowest since October 2024. KIMI predicts ADA could rise over 1,300%, reaching nearly $3.80 by the end of 2026, surpassing its 2021 peak. However, given market volatility, ADA could also drop to $0.15 in a bearish scenario.
Beyond the major tokens, Maxi Doge ($MAXI) is gaining attention as a new meme coin. Built on Ethereum as an ERC-20 token, it has a smaller environmental footprint than Dogecoin. The project focuses on a bold "alpha degen dog" image, claiming to be a rival to Dogecoin. Its rough, unapologetic tone directly taps into the energy that fueled the meme coin wave of 2021. Maxi Doge is attracting attention from the meme coin community with ambitions to create a true sigma meme rival to current meme coins.
