Pi Network’s PI, Ripple’s XRP, and Cardano’s ADA stand out as popular cryptocurrencies with a vast following. While each has enjoyed notable success earlier in the year, their recent trajectories have raised questions about their future performance. To evaluate their potential for 2026, insights from four leading AI-driven chatbots were gathered.

PI as a ‘Wildcard’

ChatGPT noted that XRP has the “cleanest setup” and is most likely to yield “sustained, risk-adjusted gains” through 2026. The bot added that instutional interest is rising, bolstered by Ripple’s favorable outcome in its legal tussle with the SEC.

Meanwhile, Cardano’s native asset was labeled a “strong contender,” thanks to its consistent development and dedicated community support, which could enable it to rise should the wider crypto landscape improve.

Conversely, PI is regarded as a “wildcard” with uncertain prospects. According to the chatbot, its potential surge will hinge largely on utility, ramped adoption, and transparent economics.

“If those pieces fall into place, PI could massively outperform – but if not, expectations may deflate quickly.”
Translation: If these factors align, PI may see immense success; otherwise, excitement could wane rapidly.

Grok, a chatbot on X, also supported the notion that XRP holds considerable promise, predicting a possible all-time high due to its utility in facilitating international transactions and favorable regulatory conditions.

Favoring XRP

The sentiments echoed by Perplexity concurred with previous AI assessments. It claimed XRP could see its value skyrocket beyond $8.60 in the coming year. However, it warned that Cardano’s growth is dependent on the development of a domestic ADA ETF, while PI could remain an underdog hampered by limited supply and little backing from major exchanges.

Google’s Gemini predicted that all three currencies maintain solid prospects, suggesting XRP may surpass Ethereum in value next year provided institutional interest continues to grow. ADA might also experience a notable increase if its ecosystem advances further. Surprisingly, Gemini offered an optimistic perspective for PI as well, presenting it as the asset with the greatest upside potential but the highest risk of collapsing unexpectedly in 2026.