Top altcoins XRP, Pepe, and Cardano are each poised for substantial growth this year, according to China’s AI DeepSeek.
Based on web data and analyst opinions, the chatbot anticipates bull case scenarios in which each one trades multiple Xs higher than it does today.
Meanwhile, DeepSeek recommended Bitcoin Hyper as an alternative with even more potential. In a best-case scenario, it forecasts that up to 250x gains are on the table.
Bitcoin Hyper is building a Bitcoin Layer 2 blockchain, aiming to address the network’s underlying speed issues while equipping it with smart contract functionality. It’s undergoing a presale, allowing investors to buy in from the ground floor.
XRP Lawsuit Win, Institutional Adoption Could Trigger 360% Uptick
Provided the broader crypto market performs well throughout 2025, then XRP-specific factors such as a victory in Ripple Labs’ lawsuit against the SEC and increased institutional adoption, could rocket its price to highs of $10, according to DeepSeek.
The chatbot says a “full victory” in the lawsuit lays the way for new exchange listings and could trigger an institutional rush to buy XRP.
Meanwhile, it notes that Ripple’s On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) has expanded into new continents and that the company has also secured new partnerships recently, such as with Dubai-based Zand Bank and Mamo in May. Both factors reflect rising adoption.
With all of that in mind, DeepSeek forecasts a base case target of between $3 and $5 this year, with a bull case high of $10. This would mark a 360% gain from XRP’s current price of $2.17.
DeepSeek Backs $PEPE to $50B in “Ultra Bull Case”
DeepSeek says that it’s certainly possible for Pepe to reach a $50 billion market cap this year, marking a 12x gain from today’s price.
A “meme coin mania” and a potential uptick in institutional interest in meme plays are two of standout catalysts that it points to in its Pepe price prediction.
It states that the Bitcoin four-year halving cycle will “ignite a memecoin supercycle, just like 2021 (Dogecoin, Shiba Inu),” but this time, Pepe could be a core beneficiary.
Meanwhile, its mention of institutional interest in Pepe appears to be rooted in the growing talks about meme coin ETFs. While there are no official plans for a spot Pepe ETF yet, Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas predicts that an active meme coin ETF could launch in 2026, and that’d likely include Pepe.
DeepSeek states that Pepe could achieve a 3-5x gain in a base case scenario or reach a $50 billion market cap in an ultra-bull case, which is over a 12x gain and would mark a price of $0.00012.
Cardano Could “Dominante” in 2025 With a Near-30X ROI
Compared to the other two cryptos discussed so far, Cardano has been relatively quiet this year. However, DeepSeek predicts that it will provide the biggest gains.
Scalability upgrades such as Hydra and Mithril are both expected to fully launch on the main network this year, unlocking new use cases and enhancing the user experience. DeepSeek says that this will cause “DeFi, DEXs, and institutional staking to explode.”
It also points to institutional and real-world adoption, noting that “Governments and enterprises are already using Cardano for identity solutions, supply chain, and voting systems.”
Beyond that, it highlights that over 70% of the Cardano supply is staked, meaning there will be limited selling pressure, and new demand can have a more significant impact on its price.
DeepSeek states that Cardno could reach between $3 and $5 in a base-case event, or up to $15 in a bull case. From its current price of $0.56, that’s almost a 30x return.
However, as is often the case in bullish market periods, the chatbot anticipates a new, smaller altcoin to outpace these large-cap cryptos. It states that Bitcoin Hyper, a trending Bitcoin layer 2 blockchain, could yield gains of up to 250x.
DeepSeek Backs Bitcoin L2 Bitcoin Hyper for 250X Gain
Bitcoin Hyper introduces new levels of scalability and programmability to the Bitcoin network, opening it to new use cases and making it accessible for millions of people to transact.
It can compute thousands of transactions per second with sub-second finality. In comparison, Bitcoin’s finality is approximately one hour, and it can only process around 7 transactions per second.
Bitcoin Hyper also supports smart contracts, whereas Bitcoin does not. This allows developers to launch applications, such as decentralized finance protocols, meme coins, or payments on Bitcoin Hyper.
Furthermore, Bitcoin Hyper will frequently report its state back to Bitcoin, ensuring that its transactions are as irreversible as those on Bitcoin itself.
DeepSeek states that this promising use case, combined with an exciting outlook for Bitcoin this year, suggests that Bitcoin Hyper could be poised for significant gains. As to how far it could go, DeepSeek targets a base case of $0.129 or a bull case of $0.645, a 250x gain from its current valuation.
The reason it suggests that such gains are possible is that Bitcoin Hyper is currently undergoing a presale, during which it has raised $1.7 million so far.
The presale raise demonstrates strong initial interest among traders, yet it still leaves time for investors to buy early and secure a favorable price.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile, and the market can be unpredictable. Always perform thorough research before making any cryptocurrency-related decisions.