Perplexity AI predicts that several high-profile altcoins could experience strong price appreciation by the close of 2025, largely fueled by Bitcoin’s record-setting momentum.
A little under two weeks ago, Bitcoin climbed to an unprecedented all-time high (ATH) of $122,838—a milestone that many experts see as a major catalyst for broader crypto adoption, assuming the ongoing bullish trend holds.
It may well do so, since the most important thing the industry has been waiting for could finally be coming: regulatory clarity in the US.
See, yesterday, the SEC announced “Project Crypto“, a series of measures updating American securities laws that will “be the SEC’s north star in aiding President Trump in his historic efforts to make America the “crypto capital of the world,” according to SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins.
So, investor optimism is likely to come back hard as we get new developments, with some market watchers suggesting a coming rally, aided by regulators, could even eclipse even the legendary run of 2021—potentially propelling select altcoins to new historical highs.
Here’s a look at the altcoins that Perplexity AI believes could deliver the most compelling returns by the holiday season.
XRP (Ripple): AI Model Forecasts Potential 6x Upside by Late 2025
Perplexity AI projects that XRP (XRP)—Ripple’s core digital currency—could climb to $7 by the end of the year, more than doubling from its present value of around $2.94.
XRP has performed strongly throughout 2025. On July 18, it reached a fresh ATH of $3.65, breaking its 2018 record of $3.40. Over the past 30 days alone, XRP has surged 35%, outpacing both Bitcoin and every other multibillion-dollar market cap altcoin or meme coin.
Improved legal clarity is fuelling the run, alongside expanded institutional adoption, and speculation about a forthcoming XRP-based ETF—factors that continue to build excitement among investors.
With its ultra-fast, low-cost global transaction capabilities and no reliance on middlemen, XRP remains an attractive option for enterprise-level use cases. In 2024, the UNCDF formally recognized XRP as a leading choice for cross-border remittances.
A defining moment arrived in 2023 when a federal judge ruled that XRP’s retail trading activity did not fall under securities regulations. The SEC officially wrapped up its investigation in early 2025, eliminating a major regulatory hurdle.
At its current price, it has shed 19% since hitting its ATH a fortnight ago. Breaking back through that level could open the path to Perplexity’s target of $7, with a potential moonshot scenario reaching $20 under favorable market and policy conditions.
XRP’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) has declined from 86 to 49, implying that XRP is entering a cooling phase—a healthy setup for its next leg upward.
If regulatory trends continue improving—especially under the Trump administration, as some speculate—Perplexity believes XRP could far exceed even its own conservative estimates.
With a 12-month gain of 389%, XRP has vastly outperformed Bitcoin’s 78% rise over the same timeframe.
Shiba Inu (SHIB): Perplexity AI Predicts Up to 4x Surge Under Ideal Market Conditions
Introduced in August 2020, Shiba Inu (SHIB) has grown to become the second-largest meme coin after Dogecoin, boasting a market cap of over $7.1 billion.
Currently trading at approximately $0.00001212, SHIB has gained 7% since this time last month and appears to be breaking out of both a long-term descending wedge stretching from Winter last year to mid-Spring 2025, alongside a newer bullish flag formation in mid-Spring.
If SHIB manages to breach resistance likely near $0.000025, ongoing bullish momentum could help SHIB reach as high as $0.00005—a gain of over 300%—according to Perplexity AI’s most optimistic projections.
It looks like a rally might kick off sooner rather than later, too. Shiba Inu’s RSI is 37 and trending downward, indicating a sell-off is going to conclude with the token underpriced, providing an attractive entry point for investors to buy back in and drive the price back up.
This outlook is supported by SHIB’s continued commitment to token burning. In just one week in July, over 1.3 billion tokens were permanently removed from circulation, spiking the burn rate by 2,080%.
SHIB is also evolving beyond meme status, now leveraging Ethereum’s blockchain while integrating Shibarium—its own Layer-2 protocol built to improve efficiency, reduce transaction fees, and enhance dApp capabilities.
Pepe (PEPE): AI Models Suggest a 4x Climb for Viral Meme Coin
Finally, there’s Pepe ($PEPE). Inspired by Matt Furie’s internet-famous frog character, it has quickly established itself as one of the three biggest meme coins since it launched in April 2023. With a market capitalization north of $4.4 billion, it leads among non-dog-themed meme tokens.
Despite facing intense competition, PEPE remains dominant thanks to its passionate community and high liquidity. Elon Musk has subtly signaled his support, reportedly holding the token alongside Dogecoin and sometimes hinting about his fandom for both tokens on his X profile.
Now trading near $0.0000105 and up 10.4% over the past month, PEPE has outpaced Bitcoin and Dogecoin’s 30-day performance. Although it dipped 9% in the last 24 hours, this is in line with the overall meme coin outlook today as the sector gained 7% in the same period, with sector leaders Dogecoin and Shiba Inu dropping 7% to 8%.
Perplexity AI forecasts that PEPE could quadruple by December, hitting $0.000042. This would push it well above its former all-time high of $0.00002803, which it reached in December 2024 before correcting by a little over 60%.
Chart patterns show a descending wedge from November to March—a formation often seen before a strong price reversal to the upside.
However, if the broader crypto market continues to rally with support by US regulators, PEPE could surpass Perplexity’s analytical guesses before 2026 arrives.
TOKEN6900: New Meme Asset with Potential for 1000x Gains
While Perplexity AI identifies major altcoins with solid growth potential, their high market valuations may limit parabolic returns. For those chasing exponential upside, emerging meme coins remain a favored hunting ground.
Among these is TOKEN6900 (T6900), a newly launched ERC-20 satirical token that kicked off its presale just two weeks ago.
The project has already secured over $1.5 million in presale funding, signaling strong early investor appetite and anticipation for a sharp price run post-launch.
Leaning into its comedic identity, TOKEN6900’s branding is steeped in internet irony. Its website jokingly claims it was “engineered from delusion, sarcasm, and the collective hallucinations of online traders.”
Inspired by SPX6900—a parody coin targeting overvalued stock indices—TOKEN6900 carries forward the same meme-heavy, self-aware approach. It has a capped supply of 930,993,091 tokens—exactly one more than SPX6900’s initial offering.
Although it’s primarily a joke coin, TOKEN6900 does include staking features, allowing holders to earn passive income while betting on its viral spread.
Currently, TOKEN6900’s presale price is set at $0.0068 over on the official website, with an automatic nominal price increase scheduled in under 48 hours as the token enters its next funding stage—creating urgency for early backers.
Keep up to date with the project by following its official X and Instagram accounts.
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