Claude AI, the AI model from Anthropic and a competitor to ChatGPT, has released a bold prediction: XRP, Pepe Coin, and Pi Network might hit surprising new highs before the end of the year.

Bitcoin, the top cryptocurrency with a market cap of $2.5 trillion, is trading just 1% below its all-time high of $126,080, set just yesterday. The overall crypto market now stands at $4.36 trillion, rising 0.6% as several digital assets continue to reach new peaks.

October, often called “Uptober,” has historically been a strong month for crypto, often kicking off major market rallies.

New crypto-friendly regulations in the U.S. are adding fuel to the fire. In July, the GENIUS Act was signed into law, requiring stablecoins to be backed by full reserves. Around the same time, the SEC launched Project Crypto to modernize securities laws for digital assets.

These changes bring more clarity to crypto regulation, helping pave the way for the next altcoin boom—one that could be even bigger than the 2021 bull run. According to Claude AI’s forecast, XRP, Pepe, and Pi Network could lead the charge.

**XRP ($XRP) Could Hit $6 or Higher**

XRP is currently trading around $2.98 and could double in price soon. Claude AI believes it may reach $6 by year-end and possibly even go as high as $10 under the right conditions.

XRP has already had a strong year. After Ripple won its legal battle with the SEC in July, XRP jumped to $3.65—its highest since 2018. Ripple continues to grow its payment network and gain support from institutions. In 2024, the UN Capital Development Fund highlighted XRP as a great tool for sending money cheaply across borders. Ripple also featured in the White House’s Digital Asset report.

Technical charts show three bullish patterns this year, suggesting XRP could break out again soon. Although XRP didn’t rally much after recent Fed rate cuts or the launch of the first spot XRP ETF, analysts think more ETF approvals and new U.S. crypto laws could push prices up during “Uptober.”

XRP is up 456% over the past year—far outpacing Bitcoin’s 96% and Ethereum’s 92%.

**Pepe Coin ($PEPE) Aiming for a Comeback**

Pepe Coin launched in April 2023 and quickly became a top-three meme coin with a $4.2 billion market cap—the largest among non-dog-themed meme tokens. Inspired by Matt Furie’s Boy’s Club comics, Pepe has built a strong community and holds good trading volume.

Pepe is currently priced around $0.00001, down about 64% from its all-time high of $0.00002803 set on December 9, 2024. But it still holds key support levels. Claude AI suggests if Pepe breaks above $0.000018, it could rise to $0.000023 by late November—and even retest its all-time high for nearly a 3x gain.

Its neutral RSI (Relative Strength Index) of 50 shows Pepe isn’t overbought or oversold—meaning there’s room to move in either direction. If crypto momentum continues this week, Pepe could close above $0.000012 by the weekend.

With clearer rules around crypto in the U.S., meme coins like Pepe may benefit as investor trust grows—a common trend during crypto bull markets.

**Pi Network ($PI) Poised for Growth with Upcoming Mainnet**

Pi Network stands out with its unique “tap-to-mine” concept that lets users earn tokens by simply logging into an app each day. It’s currently trading near $0.26 but could rise to $1 before year-end according to Claude AI.

In an extremely bullish scenario, Pi could even hit $520—but that would be a massive 2000x increase and is considered highly unlikely based on current performance.

The good news is that Pi’s development team is making steady progress. With recent updates pushing it from version 19 to 23 and mainnet launch expected soon, these milestones could help drive prices higher.

Since launching in February 2025, Pi has been volatile—jumping 171% in May alone. Its current RSI is around 31, which signals potential undervaluation and suggests a rebound may be coming soon.

Retesting its February high of $2.99 will be tough but not impossible. Even reaching halfway to $1 by November would be a big win heading into the holiday season rally.

**Maxi Doge ($MAXI): A New Meme Coin for Risk-Takers**

A new player in the meme coin world is Maxi Doge ($MAXI), a self-described “degen cousin” of Dogecoin with a fitness-inspired brand targeting bold traders looking for big upside potential.

Unlike Dogecoin, which has grown into a more established asset, Maxi Doge leans into its high-risk appeal. Despite being only a few months old, the project has already raised over $2.8 million.

Built on Ethereum as an ERC-20 token, Maxi Doge engages users through Telegram and Discord groups, trading contests, and upcoming brand partnerships.

There are 150.24 billion MAXI tokens in total, with 25% set aside for marketing via the “Maxi Fund.” Staking is live and currently offers up to 121% APY—though returns drop as more users stake their tokens.

Presale tokens are currently priced at $0.000261 and increase slightly every few days as funding milestones are met. Investors can join using MetaMask or Best Wallet via the Maxi Doge website.

**Summary**

Crypto markets are heating up again as Bitcoin flirts with new all-time highs and October’s bullish history kicks in. With regulatory clarity improving in the U.S., altcoins like XRP, Pepe Coin, Pi Network—and even newcomers like Maxi Doge—are showing strong potential for gains before the year ends.

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