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Perplexity’s eponymous AI has released fresh cryptocurrency price projections for XRP, Sui Network, and Shiba Inu heading into 2027.
According to the AI’s latest outlook, the coming year could see the three top shelf altcoins post new all-time highs (ATHs).
Here’s how Perplexity expects these standout altcoins to perform in a 2026 bull market.
XRP (XRP): Perplexity AI Targets $9 for Ripple’s Blockchain-Based Global Payments Network
Ripple’s XRP ($XRP) has begun the year on a strong note, rallying 19% over the past week. Perplexity AI indicates that if current momentum holds, XRP could peak at $9 by late 2026.
In the previous year, XRP looked set to become one of the strongest performers among large-cap cryptocurrencies. In July, it broke a seven-year record by reaching $3.65 after Ripple secured a landmark legal victory over the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
For much of 2025, XRP traded between $2 and $3, falling below $2 during a broader market downturn.
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is downtrending from 61 as traders take profits. While this suggests the rally has paused, XRP enjoys strong support at its current price that could help XRP lock in recent gains.
With the token currently priced around $2.19, hitting Perplexity’s upper target would represent returns of more than 300% for current holders.
Institutional adoption remains a key catalyst. The launch of U.S. spot XRP ETFs has already opened doors for major investors, echoing the early impact of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. With additional approvals expected, 2026 could prove to be a defining year for XRP.
Sui Network: Could This Altcoin Outperform Ethereum and Cardano?
Sui Network ($SUI) continues to gain momentum as one of the most promising blockchain contenders, positioning itself as a faster alternative to Ethereum.
While “Ethereum-killer” labels depend heavily on use case and measurement, Sui’s biggest selling point is speed. The network is reported to support up to 297,000 transactions per second (TPS), compared with Ethereum’s average throughput of roughly 15 TPS.
Over the last week, SUI has climbed 29% to $1.85. Perplexity forecasts a steady rise toward $9.26 by the end of the year, supported by Sui’s advanced smart contract technology, strong scalability performance, and growing cross-chain integration.
Accordingly, technical signals back this scenario, with the token recently breaking out of a bullish falling village formation that developed in December, a pattern typically associated with continued upside momentum.
Shiba Inu (SHIB): Perplexity AI Predicts SHIB Could Exceed ATH by 7,000%
Finally, there’s Shiba Inu ($SHIB). Launched in 2020 as a playful competitor to Dogecoin, it now commands a market valuation around $5.3 billion.
Currently trading near $0.000008856, SHIB has surged 29% over the past week, dramatically outperforming Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Dogecoin during the same period.
Perplexity AI estimates that if SHIB manages to break above resistance at $0.000025, bullish momentum could drive the token as high as $0.00009 by year-end. That would represent an extraordinary 916% surge beyond current levels, surpassing its prior ATH of $0.00008616, recorded in October 2021.
The Shiba Inu ecosystem also continues to evolve. Its Layer-2 network, Shibarium, offers faster transactions, reduced fees, improved developer tools, and enhanced privacy, features that help SHIB stand apart from many purely speculative meme tokens.
Maxi Doge (MAXI): Early-Stage Meme Coin Not Included in Perplexity’s Forecast
Although Perplexity’s outlook focuses on blue chip cryptos, many investors continue to explore early-stage presale projects for potentially higher risk-reward opportunities. Maxi Doge ($MAXI) is one of the wildest entrants, having raised more than $4.4 million as traders take up positions in the potential Dogecoin successor ahead of exchange listings.
The token is themed around “Maxi Doge,” a red bull guzzling degen gym bro who stands for max leverage trading, pumping price charts and community-powered enthusiasm.
Built as an ERC-20 token on Ethereum’s proof-of-stake network, MAXI benefits from strong developer infrastructure and lower environmental impact compared with Dogecoin’s proof-of-work model.
The presale currently offers staking rewards of up to 70% APY, with rates programmed to decline as participation increases. MAXI is priced at $0.000277 in the latest presale round, with automatic price escalations planned for future stages. Purchases can be made through MetaMask or Best Wallet.
Maxi is sending Dogecoin back to the kennel with his tail between his legs!
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