Alibaba’s flagship AI model, Qwen3-MAX, is forecasting major year-end gains for Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP, despite the recent downturn in the crypto market. The model advises holders not to panic sell, predicting that all three assets could rise sharply by the end of 2025.
The projections follow a difficult period for crypto. Bitcoin briefly fell to around $93,000 after the U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points. The rate decision was expected to boost investor confidence, but markets have continued a broader pullback. Analysts say these corrections often clear excess leverage and can set the stage for the next upward phase.
XRP Could Rise Up to 600%
Alibaba’s model estimates that XRP could climb into the $10–$15 range, a gain of more than 560% from its current price near $2.33. XRP previously surged to $3.65 in July after Ripple won a key legal victory against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Ripple’s new RLUSD stablecoin, ongoing regulatory engagement and several pending ETF applications could support future gains. Technical indicators show XRP trading in a narrow range with room to move higher.
Bitcoin Target Set at $150,000
Bitcoin remains the industry’s largest asset with a market value of $1.9 trillion. Alibaba’s AI suggests it could reach $150,000 by 2026, helped by stronger risk appetite and the recent rate cut. Analysts say a return to the $125,000 level is possible if market momentum improves and U.S. lawmakers advance clearer crypto regulation.
Ethereum Forecast to Approach $15,000
Ethereum, which supports the largest ecosystem of decentralized applications, is projected to rise toward $15,000 by the end of the year — an increase of more than 370% from its current level near $3,173. The outlook assumes improved regulatory clarity and increased institutional inflows. A breakout above resistance in the $4,000 range would be needed to confirm a stronger rally.
Meme Coin Maxi Doge Gains Attention
Outside major cryptocurrencies, Maxi Doge (MAXI) has drawn interest during its ongoing presale, raising more than $4 million. The project positions itself as a modern version of Dogecoin, with community-driven campaigns and staking rewards of up to 76% APY. MAXI is built on Ethereum and has a total supply of 150.24 billion tokens.
