XRP News Today: Google Gemini AI flags XRP as potential 2025 top buy with $20 upside in bullish case

Google’s Gemini AI model was consulted regarding whether XRP could surpass Ethereum and which cryptocurrencies might be top buys in 2025. The analysis indicated that while XRP faces a significant challenge in overtaking Ethereum due to the latter’s dominance in decentralized finance and smart contracts, it is not beyond the realm of possibility under certain conditions. XRP’s recent legal resolution with the SEC has boosted institutional confidence, and Gemini suggests it could reach $6.27 in a moderate bull case by 2025. In stronger scenarios involving ETF momentum and institutional inflows, Gemini projects a price range between $7 and $12, with extreme bullish outcomes reaching as high as $20 [1].

Ethereum remains a formidable competitor, supported by the launch of spot ETFs and its continued leadership in DeFi. Despite the potential for XRP to rise, surpassing Ethereum in market cap or network influence would require substantial shifts in adoption and infrastructure [1]. Key factors that would need to align for XRP to flip Ethereum include sustained ETF authorization, cross-border payment adoption via Ripple’s platform, ecosystem development, and technical breakout support from AI models [1].

In addition to XRP, Gemini highlighted the growing potential of the meme token LILPEPE, noting its structured approach with zero-tax trading, EVM compatibility, and anti-sniper measures. Unlike many meme coins, LILPEPE is being positioned as a sustainable project with plans for a meme launchpad, cross-chain tools, and Layer 2 upgrades. With its presale nearing completion, early investors are being drawn by its low entry price and potential for listing at higher value [1].

The broader crypto market is also showing strong signs of recovery, with XRP reaching a peak of $3.65 in July 2025, approaching its 2018 all-time high. This growth is attributed to regulatory clarity, institutional interest, and demand for real-world applications like cross-border payments [5]. Gemini advises investors to maintain a diversified portfolio and remain vigilant of macroeconomic signals, such as trade policies and institutional capital flows, which could impact market dynamics [1].

While other models, such as ChatGPT, project XRP reaching as high as $10 by 2025, Gemini’s forecasts tend to be more conservative [2]. The model also refrained from identifying other specific tokens for 2025, unlike some other AI systems that have highlighted Pepe (PEPE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) as potential outperformers [2]. Gemini’s cautious approach underscores the importance of individual due diligence and strategic planning in the volatile crypto market [1].

XRP’s growth is closely linked to broader trends in institutional adoption and the tokenization of real-world assets. If the XRP Ledger secures a 10% share of the projected $19 trillion RWA market, Gemini estimates the token could break into double-digit price territory [1]. However, such outcomes remain contingent on regulatory developments and overall market sentiment [7].

Sources:

[1] We Asked Google’s Gemini If XRP Could Flip Ethereum and What the Best Crypto to Buy in 2025 Is: Here’s What It Said, (https://cryptodaily.co.uk/2025/08/we-asked-googles-gemini-if-xrp-could-flip-ethereum-and-what-the-best-crypto-to-buy-in-2025-is-heres-what-it-said)

[2] ChatGPT Predicts XRP, Pepe and Shiba Inu 2025 Prices, (https://cryptonews.com/news/chatgpt-predicts-predicts-the-price-of-xrp-pepe-and-shiba-inu-by-the-end-of-2025/)

[3] Ethereum Price Prediction: ETH to Could Soar to $3.5K as Trading Volumes Hit $33.7B, (https://cryptodnes.bg/en/news/pressrelease/page/3/)

[4] Next 1,000x Crypto: 3 Coins That Can Make Millionaires in 2025, (https://cryptodnes.bg/en/tag/snorter-bot/)

[7] An assessment from Google Gemini suggests XRP price could reach double digits if the XRPL gets 10% of the projected $19 trillion RWA tokenization, (https://thecryptobasic.com/tag/ripple/)