Google’s AI Gemini Predicts Price of XRP, Ethereum, MAXI by End of 2026

With Bitcoin recently dipping below $92,000 and fear gripping the crypto market following Donald Trump’s threats of new US tariffs on European countries, many traders and investors are using AI tools to make sense of the current situation and find the best way forward. LLM models like Google’s Gemini are leading the pack right now, as they enable predictive insights powered by real-time data analysis without bias caused by human emotions and irrational opinions.

For this article, we used the Gemini AI to work out the most likely price targets for XRP, Ethereum, and the Maxi Doge (MAXI) meme coin by the end of 2026. Gemini responded with a balanced analysis of each project, setting out bullish predictions that also indicate a potential outperformance by MAXI this year.

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XRP (XRP)

First, Gemini set out a bullish case for XRP hitting $10 by the end of December, noting that its prediction “is built on a fundamental shift from speculative asset to essential global financial infrastructure.” With Ripple’s SEC litigation officially concluded as of August last year, Gemini noted that the “regulatory overhang” that suppressed XRP for five years has vanished, clearing the path for massive institutional capital.

The core of Gemini’s $10 thesis is what the AI calls the “Utility Lock-In Effect,” as Ripple’s integration with the LMAX Group and the launch of the RLUSD stablecoin are now driving real-world volume that necessitates deep XRP liquidity. As major banks transition from pilot programs to full-scale production on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), the demand for XRP as a bridge currency is “a mechanical requirement for instant, cross-border settlement,” according to Gemini.

The AI also noted that “the amount of XRP available on exchanges has plummeted to multi-year lows, as spot XRP ETFs and institutional custody providers absorb supply into cold storage.” Therefore, Gemini anticipates “a supply shock where the available market inventory cannot meet the settlement demands of the newly regulated corridors.” These events could create the perfect opportunity for a series of sudden XRP price explosions, propelling it toward the $10 mark.

Ethereum (ETH)

Ethereum is already considered the world’s primary settlement layer for decentralized finance (DeFi) services, and “tokenized finance” could be the next big thing, in Gemini’s view. The AI also points to what it calls “the Double Squeeze of Ethereum’s supply” as a primary reason why ETH could surge as high as $7,000 in 2026.

On one side, institutional demand has reached a fever pitch following the massive success of spot ETH ETFs, which have now absorbed over 5% of the total circulating supply into permanent storage. On the other side, staking lock-up rates have reached record levels, with nearly 30% of all ETH now locked in staking contracts. Gemini says that this “creates a shortage where the liquid float on exchanges is simply too thin to absorb the billions in capital flowing from corporate treasuries and institutional asset managers.”

The real driver of this $7,000 target, however, is the explosion of Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization. Major global banks and mortgage lenders, such as Newrez, have already begun considering Ethereum during their underwriting processes. And with Layer 2 solutions having successfully scaled the network’s throughput, Ethereum is now capturing the lion’s share of global stablecoin volume and bond tokenization.

By the end of 2026, Gemini predicts that the network’s burn mechanism (fueled by a massive uptick in institutional transaction fees) will effectively turn ETH into an “ultrasound” asset during a period of global fiat debasement, making a $7,000 valuation possible.

Maxi Doge (MAXI)

According to Gemini, Maxi Doge (MAXI) is ”the aggressive successor to Dogecoin’s legacy,” and is working to establish itself as the go-to coin for traders hooked on high leverage and adrenaline. As of early 2026, the project has successfully leveraged its “gym-bro” branding to capture a significant niche of retail investors who are tired of passive holding. The Maxi Doge team has outlined plans for gamified trading tournaments, community contests, and integrations with futures exchanges that could enable 1000x leverage on special MAXI-denominated trading pairs.

Gemini currently sees MAXI hitting a 50x move by the end of this year, noting that MAXI’s “utility creates a constant demand sink for the token” as it will be required to access all community features and exclusive rewards. MAXI holders can also stake their holdings, growing them passively at dynamic APY rates of up to 69%. The presale has raised over $4.5 million, showing interest from major whales and everyday retail buyers.

Unlike average meme coins that fade after a short burst of initial hype, MAXI’s integration of a dedicated “Maxi Fund” treasury should help to power the project’s marketing engine over the long term. The team has also made allocations to provide deep liquidity on major exchanges, with the goal of preventing excessive post-presale dips.

Gemini’s 50x trajectory is also supported by the “Meme Supercycle” theory, which includes new bull runs in 2026 that could boost (or even multiply) the value of leading meme tokens. MAXI has already cleared security audits from firms like SolidProof and Coinsult, offering investors more peace of mind than most other presale projects.

Given MAXI’s current presale price of $0.000279 and relatively low initial market cap, Gemini also highlights that reaching a valuation of approximately $500 million to $1 billion is well within the historical norms for top-tier meme breakouts (like PEPE or BONK). Therefore, Maxi Doge is certainly one to watch as its presale continues and its DEX and CEX launches draw closer.