DeepSeek AI, one of China’s top artificial intelligence companies and a major competitor to ChatGPT, has made some bold predictions for the crypto market as the new year approaches. According to their outlook, Ethereum (ETH), Cardano (ADA), and Ripple’s XRP could experience major price surges soon.

October, often called “Uptober” by crypto fans, is known for kickstarting bull runs in the market. This month started strong, with Bitcoin hitting a high on October 6. But excitement quickly faded after former U.S. President Donald Trump proposed 100% tariffs on Chinese imports, triggering one of the biggest single-day drops in crypto prices this year.

Although the market briefly bounced back earlier this week, many traders are now waiting for the Federal Reserve’s next meeting, hoping for hints about easing interest rates. Despite the uncertainty, experienced investors aren’t panicking. They see the current dip as a healthy correction that could clear out excessive leverage and set the stage for future growth.

Ethereum (ETH) remains the backbone of decentralized apps and DeFi (decentralized finance), with a massive $543 billion market cap and more than $85 billion locked in its ecosystem. DeepSeek AI believes ETH could skyrocket to $15,000 by the end of the year — a potential 280% gain from its current price around $3,949.

The price of ETH is currently testing resistance just above $4,000. If it breaks through, it could head toward $6,000 and possibly reach $12,000 in a full-blown bull market. If ETH stays below $4,000, it still has strong support around $3,500–$3,700. A solid October rally could push ETH to new highs by year’s end.

Cardano (ADA), known for its academic and research-based approach to blockchain development, is also showing strong potential. Created by Ethereum co-founder Charles Hoskinson, Cardano focuses on scalability and sustainability. It currently has a market cap of about $24.8 billion.

DeepSeek AI forecasts ADA could reach between $7 and $10 by late 2025 — a huge jump from its current price of roughly $0.68. Cardano recently broke out of a bullish flag pattern that started this summer and is now facing resistance near $1.10. If momentum continues, ADA could hit $2 in the short term and aim for new all-time highs beyond $3.

Ripple’s XRP is another standout. After winning a major legal battle against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), investor confidence has returned. XRP jumped to $3.65 in July — its highest level since 2017 — and is currently trading around $2.51.

DeepSeek AI predicts XRP could rise to $5–$10 before the year ends — potentially quadrupling its value. Over the past year, XRP has outperformed both Bitcoin and Ethereum, gaining 359% compared to BTC’s 67% and ETH’s 46%. Technical charts show multiple bullish flag patterns forming — typically a sign of strong upward movement ahead.

As regulatory clarity improves and more partnerships are announced, XRP could benefit from rising investor interest and favorable market conditions.

Meanwhile, a new meme coin called Maxi Doge (MAXI) is making waves in the crypto world. Marketed as the “energetic cousin” of Dogecoin, MAXI is built on Ethereum as an ERC-20 token. It promises faster, cheaper, and more eco-friendly transactions compared to Dogecoin.

MAXI is still in presale but has already raised over $3.7 million from eager investors. The token supply is capped at 150.24 billion, with 25% set aside for marketing, partnerships, and community growth via the “Maxi Fund.” The project also offers staking rewards up to 82% APY, though returns may vary based on participation.

Presale pricing for MAXI starts at $0.000264 and increases as funding goals are reached. Tokens can be purchased using MetaMask or Best Wallet.

These latest predictions from DeepSeek AI highlight strong opportunities in Ethereum, Cardano, XRP, and emerging tokens like MAXI as we move toward the end of 2024 and into 2025. Investors are watching closely as market conditions evolve and new developments unfold across the crypto landscape.