ChatGPT predicts: XRP will fluctuate between 5-7 USD by the end of this year, while outflows from Bitcoin trigger altcoin season.

In the past week, the market capitalization of Ripple (XRP) expanded by over $40 billion, with its price rising to $3.49, setting a new all-time high. OpenAI's artificial intelligence model ChatGPT predicts that XRP will fluctuate between $5 and $7 by the end of this year, and a new altcoin season will arrive after Bitcoin's dominance decreases.

(Source: CoinMarketCap)

When asked to assess the potential of XRP by the end of the year, the ChatGPT model predicts that the price range could be between 5 USD and 7 USD, provided that the current accumulation momentum continues. ChatGPT stated that capital shifting from Bitcoin to mainstream alts like XRP may signify the beginning of a broader altcoin cycle.

Investors are also paying attention to the structural changes in the cryptocurrency landscape. ProShares' XRP futures ETF has recently been approved, reigniting institutional investors' interest in this asset, similar to the earlier surge of Bitcoin driven by ETFs this year. Currently, investors' attention is shifting towards 11 pending applications for XRP spot ETFs, and market observers believe these applications have a high likelihood of approval by the end of 2025.

The bullish rationale for XRP is not solely based on speculation. On-chain activity also supports this view, with daily XRP transfer volumes reaching 1.7 billion, marking the highest single-day trading volume in over a year. Such volatility often indicates that large holders are preparing for significant price fluctuations.

At the same time, the legal environment has finally shifted in favor of Ripple. The passage of the U.S. "GENIUS Act" provides a more comprehensive framework for stablecoin regulation, and this development is expected to reduce the legal uncertainty surrounding digital assets, including XRP. Additionally, signs indicate that the battle between XRP and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may be coming to an end, significantly boosting investor confidence.

At the signing ceremony of the "GENIUS Act," President Trump stated that stablecoins could be "the greatest revolution in financial technology since the birth of the internet," and he spoke positively about the broader cryptocurrency industry. The strong support from the Trump administration for the cryptocurrency sector has driven a significant increase in XRP and other tokens over the past week.

There are signs that political and macroeconomic conditions may be working in tandem to present a strong bullish momentum for the cryptocurrency industry as a whole, with investors increasingly willing to support tokens other than Bitcoin. After reaching an all-time high, the token price of Bitcoin actually dropped this week as investors pulled funds from cryptocurrencies to invest in tokens that may offer more explosive returns. If macroeconomic and political conditions continue to indicate that the cryptocurrency bull market will persist, then the performance of XRP may continue to significantly outperform Bitcoin.

With the favorable winds of regulation, optimistic sentiment supported by artificial intelligence, and the accumulation by whales, the rebound of XRP appears to be more than just a flash in the pan—it may mark the beginning of a new market era for the token.