AI models predict XRP to outperform Pi Network in early 2026

Four popular artificial intelligence models have given the same prediction for early 2026. They believe XRP is likely to perform better than Pi Network’s PI token in the first quarter of 2026.

The analysis was based on opinions from ChatGPT, Grok, Google’s Gemini, and Perplexity AI. The goal was to see which digital asset has a stronger future in the near term.

According to the AI models, Ripple’s XRP has a better chance of price growth in early 2026. This is mainly because XRP already has strong liquidity, wider use, and better regulatory clarity. On the other hand, Pi Network’s PI was described as a “longer-horizon, narrative-driven play”, meaning it may need more time and carries higher short-term risk.

ChatGPT said XRP benefits from strong liquidity and a better regulatory position after Ripple’s legal case with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ended. It estimated that XRP could rise as high as $6 in Q1 2026, but only if strong market support appears. For PI, ChatGPT noted that the price may continue to struggle without listings on major exchanges like Binance.

Grok, the AI linked with the X platform, agreed and stated:

“XRP has the clearer path to meaningful upside in the short term, while PI remains trapped in a high-risk, low-momentum consolidation phase with limited near-term catalysts.”

Grok also pointed to growth in the Ripple ecosystem, including projects like the RLUSD stablecoin, as positive signs for XRP. It added that XRP could “explode above $5” in the first quarter under favorable conditions. For PI, Grok suggested a best-case price of $0.50.

Perplexity AI and Google’s Gemini also supported the bullish view on XRP. Perplexity highlighted strong institutional interest, regulatory clarity, and increasing investment through XRP-linked exchange-traded products.

Gemini said XRP is now a more mature digital asset, while Pi Network is still in a critical development stage. It described this period for Pi as “make or break.”

Gemini concluded:

“XRP has transitioned from a speculative asset to a regulated, institutional tool with clear demand from ETFs. In contrast, Pi Network is still in a “discovery phase,” where the high volume of circulating tokens from years of mobile mining acts as a heavy anchor on its price,”

XRP is the main token of the XRP Ledger, a blockchain built for fast and low-cost transactions. Interest in XRP has grown again, especially after spot XRP exchange-traded funds were launched by companies like Bitwise, Grayscale, and Franklin Templeton, attracting strong inflows since late 2025.

Pi Network’s PI focuses on mobile mining and easy access, allowing users to earn tokens through smartphones and community activity. However, its price has faced high volatility and weak trading momentum, with recent drops bringing it close to previous lows.

Experts say Pi Network’s future depends on wider adoption and listings on major crypto exchanges. Without these, its short-term performance may remain weak compared to established assets like XRP.

Overall, the AI models agree that XRP’s strong institutional support and clearer use case give it an advantage over PI in the near term.

This crypto analysis was originally done by CryptoPotato.

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