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  • But how likely is it under current market conditions?
  • Last month, Bitcoin broke through its former record high, reaching $124,128 before easing back after an unexpected inflation spike in July.
  • Policy developments are reinforcing this optimism.
  • President Trump signed the GENIUS Act earlier this summer, the first U.S.

What Happened

Now, with the Federal Reserve reducing interest rates by 0.25% in last week’s announcement, with two more cuts expected to follow, investor sentiment is likely to shift to “risk-on” a favorable setup for altcoins and meme coins.

Launched in 2013 as a parody currency, Dogecoin ($DOGE) has grown into a top-10 digital asset, with a market cap of $36.5 billion within the $78 billion meme coin sector. Its endurance stems from an active community and increasing adoption as a payments token.

Market Context

Perplexity AI, a rapidly improving ChatGPT competitor, is making waves with an aggressive market prediction: it expects XRP, Pepe, and Shiba Inu to generate substantial returns as cryptocurrencies move through Uptober onto the festive season.

But how likely is it under current market conditions? Last month, Bitcoin broke through its former record high, reaching $124,128 before easing back after an unexpected inflation spike in July.

According to Perplexity AI, XRP ($XRP) could climb as high as $15 before the end of 2025, more than five times its current trading value of $2.87.

Ripple’s global reach continues to expand, with the UN Capital Development Fund recognizing XRP in 2024 as an efficient solution for remittances in developing economies.

Ripple’s long-standing legal battle with the SEC also came to a close this year, when the regulator officially dropped its lawsuit, affirming the 2023 ruling that XRP’s retail transactions are not securities, a precedent-setting outcome for the entire altcoin market.

Perplexity AI’s price targets range between $3. and $5 in the near term, with the potential to reach $15 if the administration pursues its crypto-friendly agenda and cultivates the right conditions. Additional support will come if the SEC greenlights spot XRP ETFs next month, which the industry believes is certain.

Pepe ($PEPE), which debuted in April 2023, quickly ascended into the top three meme coins with a market cap of $4 billion, making it the most valuable non-dog-themed meme cryptocurrency. Its popularity stems from cultural relevance, referencing Matt Furie’s iconic Boy’s Club webcomic.

Despite stiff competition, Pepe’s deep liquidity and strong community have helped it maintain relevance. Even Elon Musk has teased ownership, joking about Pepe alongside Dogecoin on X.

Currently priced at $0.000009708, Pepe is in the midst of a dip, but it’s not likely to last since the token enjoys strong support at its current level. Breaking above the $0.000018–$0.000022 resistance range could open the door to $0.00003 by mid-autumn.

In a bull market, Perplexity projects Pepe could rally to $0.0024, a staggering increase of 250x, which is unlikely given Pepe’s large market cap, which hinders it from behaving as volatile as a smaller meme coin.

While DOGE often mirrors Bitcoin’s price movements, its liquidity and enthusiastic supporter base have helped it weather multiple downturns. Now trading at $0.2416, Dogecoin has more than doubled in value this past year, beating Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Shiba Inu, and Pepe in performance.

Why It Matters

Together, these catalysts could spark the beginning of a fresh altcoin supercycle.

On the technical side, XRP’s relative strength index (RSI) is down at 44 but appears to be curling back up, reflecting renewed buying momentum that could send the token to $4 by October.

Chart patterns reveal a descending wedge from November to March, a historically bullish signal that could drive Pepe up to $0.00003 by winter, an easy tripling.

With U.S. regulatory clarity improving, Pepe could go significantly higher.

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It even predicts that one of them is a moonshot.

Policy developments are reinforcing this optimism. President Trump signed the GENIUS Act earlier this summer, the first U.S. legislation mandating full reserves for stablecoin issuers. Meanwhile, the SEC unveiled Project Crypto, an initiative aimed at overhauling securities regulations to better align with blockchain innovation.

XRP (Ripple): Perplexity Predicts $10–$15, Indicating a 5× Upside

The coin has already staged a strong rally this year, hitting $3.65 on July 18, surpassing its prior record of $3.40 from 2018, before pulling back by about 21%.

Over the past 12 months, XRP has surged 390% making it the industry’s darling this year. That’s because it brought more profit to holders than Bitcoin and Ethereum with their respective 77.5% and 57% gains over the same period.

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