Anthropic”s Claude AI, known for its methodical analytical approach, has unveiled its projections for the prices of Solana (SOL), Ripple”s XRP, and Sui (SUI) as the year 2025 approaches its conclusion. The model indicates that all three cryptocurrencies may experience significant volatility, with notable price fluctuations anticipated from late December into early 2026—a period traditionally characterized by reduced liquidity and exaggerated market movements.
Solana”s bullish scenario suggests a price target ranging from $275 to $400. This optimistic outlook resonates with projections from institutional analysts, including those from Bitwise, who believe SOL is poised to achieve new all-time highs by 2026. This forecast is underpinned by three critical factors: the swift adoption of ETFs, enhancements to technical infrastructure, and a growing trend toward the tokenization of real-world assets. By mid-2025, Solana-related ETFs had reportedly attracted over $2 billion in investments, with estimates from JPMorgan hinting that this figure may swell to $6 billion by mid-2026.
Additionally, the on-chain fundamentals support this bullish sentiment, as Solana”s total value locked (TVL) has risen to $4.6 billion, with the network facilitating tens of millions of transactions daily across decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming, and NFT sectors. However, Claude AI”s bearish outlook highlights potential vulnerabilities, stating that crucial support levels between $116 and $120 are vital. A breach below this support could lead to a decline towards a range of $110 to $150.
For XRP, Claude AI predicts potential price targets between $5 and $8, heavily influenced by regulatory clarity and institutional demand driven by ETFs. Following Ripple”s settlement with the SEC, XRP ETFs reportedly garnered over $1 billion in inflows shortly thereafter, with projections indicating a total inflow of $4 to $8 billion by late 2026. This influx has effectively reduced the circulating supply of XRP on exchanges by approximately 15%, contributing to its structural scarcity.
The introduction of Ripple”s RLUSD stablecoin further enhances XRP”s appeal, as increased stablecoin transactions may boost liquidity demand for XRP. Furthermore, tokenized real-world assets on the XRP Ledger have reached a valuation of $394.6 million. Ripple aims to capture 14% of SWIFT”s payment volume, exceeding $20 trillion, over the next five years. Under favorable macroeconomic conditions and sustained regulatory clarity, Claude envisions XRP reaching between $5 and $8 by late 2026. Nonetheless, the bearish perspective is driven by a decline in on-chain activity, with monthly transaction volumes decreasing for two consecutive years, raising questions about XRP”s viability as a bridge currency.
In the case of SUI, Claude AI has set a bullish price range of $4 to $7, propelled by explosive growth in DeFi and rising interest from institutional investors. Sui”s TVL has skyrocketed from $25 million at launch to over $2.6 billion, positioning it as the fastest-growing non-EVM Layer-1 blockchain. Daily decentralized exchange (DEX) volumes have reached $367.9 million, and the stablecoin market cap has surpassed $415 million following the integration of native USDC. Institutional momentum is evident, with Grayscale launching SUI Trust products and 21Shares applying for a spot ETF.
However, SUI currently trades approximately 67% below its all-time high of $4.33 and remains beneath its 200-day moving average, indicating potential technical weaknesses. Despite robust ecosystem metrics, the ongoing price decline reflects investor wariness. Claude”s bearish scenario suggests that SUI may settle into a consolidation range of $1.10 to $1.70 if macroeconomic conditions worsen post-2025.
In a separate development, while Claude AI”s focus remains on established cryptocurrencies, early-stage presales can present unique opportunities. One such presale, Maxi Doge ($MAXI), has garnered nearly $4.4 million in early funding, positioning itself as a next-generation alternative to Dogecoin on Ethereum”s proof-of-stake network. The presale is offering staking rewards that could reach up to 71% APY, with the token currently priced at $0.0002745 ahead of scheduled price increases.
For those interested in participating in the presale, further details can be found on the official presale website, along with updates via Maxi Doge”s official X and Telegram channels.
