China’s DeepSeek AI has released price projections for XRP, Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA) with distinct bullish and bearish ranges for early 2026, linking outcomes to regulatory developments, network upgrades and adoption metrics. The forecasts provide specific target bands while stressing methodological opacity and the persistent unpredictability of crypto markets. The projections are positioned as scenario ranges rather than guarantees, underscoring the role of upcoming milestones and policy shifts.
According to China’s DeepSeek AI, its price ranges derive from a blend of market fundamentals, technical indicators and anticipated regulatory moves. The model cites technical signals such as the Relative Strength Index (RSI), a momentum indicator that measures recent price changes to assess overbought or oversold conditions.
DeepSeek presents both upside and downside scenarios but does not disclose exact weighting or full model mechanics, leaving the methodology opaque; that limits the forecasts’ interpretability and requires cautious use by traders. The analysis also notes that unforeseeable black swan events and policy shifts can invalidate algorithmic projections.
DeepSeek AI’s bullish case for XRP targets roughly $4.50–$6.00 by early 2026, with occasional outlier scenarios extending to $15 or $30, contingent on clearer regulatory treatment and wider institutional interest. A favourable resolution or settlement in the long-running U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission case is flagged as the primary catalyst. On-Demand Liquidity (ODL), Ripple’s cross-border payment service, is cited as an adoption vector; ODL enables firms to source liquidity on demand for transfers without pre-funding.
DeepSeek AI forecasts and methodology
Deeper integration with central bank digital currency (CBDC) projects could further lift demand; a CBDC is a digital fiat currency issued by a central bank. On the downside, the model shows a bearish floor near $1.00 if negative sentiment or heavy selling dominates; intermediate levels around $2.20 and $3.00 are noted as possible trend-confirmation markers. The launch of spot XRP ETFs in the U.S. is mentioned as a potential institutional inflow catalyst.
For Solana, DeepSeek AI forecasts a bullish band of $275–$350 by early 2026 — a projection described as roughly a 300% increase from present levels in the analysis — driven by ecosystem growth and scalable consumer-app adoption. The model warns that recurring network outages and perceived centralization risks could flip the outlook; a bearish support zone is given at $80–$95. The Firedancer validator-client upgrade is singled out as a resilience measure intended to address stability concerns.
For Cardano, the bullish projection sits at $0.85–$1.20, tied explicitly to successful execution of roadmap milestones such as the Chang hard fork; a hard fork is a backward-incompatible protocol upgrade that can enable new features or governance changes. Cardano’s bearish range is placed at $0.25–$0.28 if development delays or adoption shortfalls persist, reflecting the project’s deliberately methodical, research-driven approach.
The forecasts map clear upside and downside scenarios for three major altcoins while tying outcomes to verifiable events: regulatory rulings for XRP, network stability upgrades for Solana, and Cardano’s hard-fork milestones.
