Google’s answer to ChatGPT, Gemini AI, has published eye-catching price predictions for XRP, Solana, and Pepe heading into 2026. The AI suggests that an extended crypto bull cycle, supported by clearer and more constructive regulation in the United States, could send leading altcoins to fresh record highs in the next market phase. Below is Gemini AI’s outlook for three of the most explosive cryptocurrencies over the year ahead. XRP ($XRP): Gemini AI Projects XRP at $6 by 2027 Ripple’s XRP ($XRP) began 2026 on a strong footing, climbing 19% in the first week of the year. In the last 24 hours, XRP rose 2.5% to change hands near $1.95. Gemini AI estimates that a full-scale bull market could drive XRP to $6 by the end of 2026, representing potential gains of roughly 3x or 200%. Source: Gemini AI XRP was one of the top-performing large-cap cryptocurrencies last year. In July, it reached its first new all-time high (ATH) in seven years, surging to $3.65 after Ripple secured a landmark legal win against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. That outcome significantly reduced regulatory overhang for XRP and helped ease fears that the SEC might pursue aggressive enforcement actions against other major altcoins. The pro-crypto Donald Trump’s return to the White House further fuelled Optimism across the sector. From a technical perspective, XRP’s Relative Strength Index is hovering around 43. Since the end of the first week of January, XRP has been forming a partial bullish flag pattern. Should this setup fully resolve alongside supportive macro and regulatory developments, Gemini’s $6 target would become easy. Adding to the bullish case, recently approved spot XRP exchange-traded funds in the U.S. are beginning to attract traditional finance capital, mirroring the sustained institutional inflows seen after Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs launched. Dogecoin (DOGE): Gemini AI Expects a 6x Run for DOGE but No New ATH What started in 2013 as a joke has grown into one of the largest assets in crypto. Dogecoin ($DOGE) now boasts a market capitalization close to $22 billion, accounting for nearly half of the $45 billion meme coin sector. DOGE formed several constructive technical patterns in late summer and early autumn of 2026, although momentum faded following a sharp, market-wide crash in October. Dogecoin hit an ATH of $0.7316 during the retail-driven bull market of 2021. While the $1 milestone remains the core dream of the Doge Army, Gemini AI believes DOGE may only hit highs of $0.70 this year. From its current price of around $0.1257, that would equate to a nearly 6x return. Dogecoin is an accepted tender in several places. Tesla accepts DOGE for select merchandise, while payment platforms such as PayPal and Revolut now support Dogecoin transactions, strengthening its position as a functional digital currency rather than a purely entertaining meme coin. Shiba Inu (SHIB): Gemini AI Forecasts Nearly 1,162% Upside Above Previous Highs Shiba Inu ($SHIB) , launched in 2020 as a tongue-in-cheek rival to Dogecoin, has matured into a major crypto project with a market capitalization exceeding $4.6 billion. Currently trading around $0.000007923, SHIB has rallied 11% over the past two weeks, far outperforming Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Dogecoin over the same period. Gemini AI forecasts that a decisive breakout above resistance at $0.000025 could trigger an aggressive rally, potentially lifting SHIB to $0.0001 by year-end. Such a move would represent an approximate 1,162% increase from current levels and place it just above its current ATH of $0.00008616, recorded in October 2021. Fundamentally, the Shiba Inu ecosystem offers more than just playful meme branding. Its Layer-2 network, Shibarium, delivers faster settlement times, lower transaction fees, enhanced privacy, and improved developer tools, helping differentiate SHIB from meme coins that lack meaningful utility. Maxi Doge (MAXI): A Meme Coin Built for Extreme Price Swings Lastly, outside of Gemini’s forecasts, crypto’s presales market remains the best place for traders looking for the next Dogecoin or Shiba Inu success story. Maxi Doge ($MAXI) has emerged as one of January’s most discussed meme coin presales, raising more than $4.5 million ahead of its planned exchange listings. The project presents an exaggerated, gym bro parody of Dogecoin. Loud, unapologetic, and intentionally over-the-top, Maxi Doge leans fully into the raw meme culture that originally fueled the rise of meme coins. After years of Dogecoin dominance, Maxi Doge is forming its own Maxi Doge Army, united by meme fandom, degen trading strategies, and a shared appetite for explosive volatility. MAXI is issued as an ERC-20 token on Ethereum’s proof-of-stake network, giving it a lower environmental impact than Dogecoin’s proof-of-work model. Stake purchased tokens during the presale for yields of up to 69% APY, though returns decrease as more people join. MAXI is priced at $0.0002795 in the latest round, with automatic price increases scheduled for each new funding stage. Tokens can be purchased via MetaMask or Best Wallet . Say goodbye to Dogecoin. Maxi Doge is the new dog in town! Stay updated through Maxi Doge’s official X and Telegram pages. Visit the Official Website Here The post Google’s Gemini AI Predicts the Price of XRP, Dogecoin and Shiba Inu By the End of 2026 appeared first on Cryptonews .
