Perplexity AI predicts: XRP may rise 200% to $9 before Christmas, Solana(SOL), Stellar(XLM) are the pioneers of the bull run.

The American AI platform Perplexity AI has released a report on the potential of crypto assets, predicting that under the continued institutional focus on stablecoins, cross-border payments, and RWA tokenization, three crypto assets will lead the next bull run: 1) Ripple(XRP) is expected to hit $9 before Christmas 2025 (a 200% rise from the current price); 2) Solana(SOL) is benefiting from expectations of a Spot ETF and rumors of national reserves, targeting $1,000; 3) Stellar(XLM) is expected to achieve a threefold increase to reach a new historical high. The report points out that Bitcoin breaking previous highs and the implementation of the U.S. GENIUS Act are key favourable information.

Favourable Information: Policies and Market Resonance Boost Bull Run Expectations

• Bitcoin breaks previous high: Last week set a historical record of $124,128, strengthening market bullish sentiment.
• Regulatory Clarity: President Trump signed the "GENIUS stablecoin Act" in July, establishing a national regulatory framework; the SEC subsequently launched the "Project Crypto" to comprehensively reform the securities laws and provide guidance for digital assets.
• Strategic Objective: The aforementioned measures demonstrate the determination of the U.S. government to fulfill its campaign promises and compete for global blockchain leadership. Analysts generally expect this round of rise to surpass the 2021 bull run.

Ripple ( XRP ): Multiple catalysts targeting a $9 goal

The Perplexity AI model predicts that XRP is expected to reach $9 by the end of 2025 (current price $2.97).

• Recent performance: On July 18, it reached a high of $3.65 (the highest since 2018), and then retraced approximately 18.5% with the market.
• Core driving force: a. Stablecoin RLUSD released: Triggering expectations of ecological expansion. b. Medical payment implementation: Thousands of pharmacies in the US under Wellgistics Health will use the XRP ledger for fund transfers. c. Institutional Recognition: Selected as the preferred global payment solution by the United Nations Capital Development Fund in 2024. d. Legal Risk Removal: The SEC officially withdrew the lawsuit, and in 2023 the court ruled that XRP retail sales do not constitute securities.
• Technical Analysis: The RSI value of 45 shows a downward trend, and short-term selling pressure is increasing, but if it retraces to the oversold range, it will constitute a buying signal. In the past year, XRP surged 423%, significantly outperforming BTC(92%) and ETH(61%). After breaking the previous high of $3.65, $4 may be reached quickly, but a push to $9 requires comprehensive bull run support.

Solana(SOL): ETF expectations and national reserve rumors trigger a 3x rise

• Ecological status: Market capitalization over $97.6 billion, continuously consolidating leadership in the smart contract platform, attracting institutions and developers.
• Core Catalyst: a. Spot ETF expectations: If approved, it may replicate the influx of funds seen with BTC/ETH ETFs. b. National reserve rumors: Trump has hinted that SOL may be included in the United States' national Bitcoin reserves (currently only "hold only" assets, sourced from seizures rather than market purchases).
• Technical Breakthrough: Breaking free from a long-term downtrend, rebounding from the April low of $100 to $181 (January high of $250). After breaking through the descending wedge pattern, Perplexity AI sets a target of $1,000 (over 3 times the historical high of $293.31). Achievement requires meeting conditions: SEC to enact comprehensive crypto regulations and approve Solana ETF by the end of the year.

Stellar(XLM): The 3-fold revival path of the veteran payment chain

• Project Positioning: Launched in 2014, focused on fast and low-cost cross-border payments, using a unique Stellar Consensus Protocol (SCP) (non-energy intensive mining).
• Price Prediction: Perplexity AI predicts that XLM will rise from the current price of $0.406 to $1.29 (a rise of 3 times), breaking through the historical high of $0.8756 set in 2018.
• Market Position: Market capitalization of $12.7 billion firmly in the top 20. Analysts believe that a clear U.S. policy framework will serve as a springboard for a rise.
• Short-term trend: After the current pullback ends, it is expected to challenge the previous high before October. Key resistance levels: $0.50, $0.60. The current price is seen as an opportunity for long-term investors to accumulate positions.

Conclusion

The report from Perplexity AI outlines the landscape of a bull run in crypto assets driven by institutionalization and innovation. XRP aims for $9 with its payment implementation and compliance breakthroughs, while Solana leverages ETF expectations and national-level explorations to challenge the 1,000 yuan mark. Veteran Stellar is brewing a threefold comeback based on clearer regulations. Although technical indicators show short-term correction pressure (such as the downward RSI of XRP), favorable macro policies (the GENIUS Act) and market sentiment (BTC breaking previous highs) provide a solid foundation for the rise. Investors should follow: 1) SEC's approval progress for the Solana ETF; 2) whether XRP can effectively break through the previous high of $3.65, as these factors will directly influence the realization path of the forecast target.