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The Gemini artificial intelligence model - Google's response to the Chat GPT model and one of its most prominent competitors - predicts a prosperous final quarterly report for Bitcoin, Solana, and Ripple holders.
The Gemini model from Google has made bold predictions for the current quarterly report, indicating that Bitcoin, Solana, and Ripple may all record new price peaks during this quarter, despite the fading luster of the rising month of October (Uptober) just days after President Donald Trump announced a comprehensive 100% tariff on Chinese imports.

The sentiment around major crypto exchanges is beginning to diverge sharply, as #CitiGroup takes a cautious stance on #Gemini while turning more optimistic on Bullish. The move reflects a broader shift in how traditional finance is evaluating crypto platforms — not just on hype and user growth, but on regulatory traction and sustainable engagement.

Citigroup’s analyst team, led by Peter Christiansen, reaffirmed its neutral/high-risk rating on Gemini but trimmed the price target from $26 to $23, signaling slower-than-expected growth on the exchange side. Despite a strong marketing push and impressive sign-up numbers for the Gemini Card, Citi says that actual trading activity has failed to keep pace with the excitement.

The data tells the story. October’s trading volumes at Gemini were only slightly above September levels, and notably weaker than July and August — a letdown considering the buzz around the $XRP co-branded card that launched before the exchange’s IPO. Christiansen highlighted that Gemini’s user engagement and transaction depth remain a “waiting game,” suggesting that its expansion strategy may need more time to translate into meaningful market share.

Gemini’s stock still managed to rise 5.5% to $20.60 on Friday, showing that investors haven’t given up on the company’s long-term potential. But Citi’s latest adjustment places Gemini at roughly a 45% discount to Coinbase’s projected 2027 enterprise value-to-sales ratio — a gap that underscores investor caution around its competitive positioning.

On the other side of the spectrum, Citigroup raised its price target for Bullish ( $BLSH ) from $70 to $77, maintaining a buy/high-risk rating. That new target implies nearly 40% upside from its current price of $55.62. The upgrade comes as Bullish gains momentum following its New York BitLicense approval — a significant regulatory milestone that opens the door for broader institutional participation.

Citi’s note highlighted that Bullish’s “expanding institutional access” positions it strongly for the next phase of crypto adoption, especially as traditional finance continues to warm up to digital asset markets. The approval in New York, one of the toughest regulatory environments in the U.S., gives Bullish an edge at a time when many exchanges are still navigating compliance hurdles.

Christiansen’s team pointed out that Bullish is now well-placed to benefit from improving regulatory clarity and the increasing comfort of legacy institutions entering the crypto space. The exchange’s steady growth and focus on compliance-driven expansion have made it a standout among newer entrants, with Citigroup framing it as one of the key platforms driving the next wave of mainstream adoption.

The contrast between Gemini and Bullish is telling. Gemini’s push for consumer engagement through retail cards and app integrations is ambitious but slow to convert into active trading growth. Bullish, meanwhile, is capturing institutional attention at a moment when regulatory trust is becoming a defining advantage in the crypto market.

With both exchanges taking very different routes to scale — Gemini leaning on consumer fintech-style growth and Bullish on regulatory legitimacy — the market’s next moves will depend heavily on how quickly each strategy can deliver measurable traction.

For now, Wall Street seems to have made its call: Gemini may need more time to prove its exchange can match its marketing, while Bullish is emerging as the quiet contender gaining real ground in the eyes of traditional finance.

AI predicts XRP price on March 1, 2025 To predict the price of XRP on March 1, 2025, Finbold turned to an AI prediction tool to understand how the digital asset would trade.

According to data received on February 16, the average predicted price was $2.79. The predicted average price was $2.79, up 2.19% from the current value. Among the models, OpenAI's ChatGPT-4o is forecast to rise 2.56% to US$2.80, citing bullish momentum, moving average crossover and positive market sentiment. On the contrary, ChatGPT-4o Mini forecasts a 10% decline and sets a target price of USD 2.45. While recognizing bullish signals, it warns that volatile market conditions could put pressure on XRP:
Claude 3.5 Sonnet has the most bullish outlook, predicting a 15% rise from $3.15, thanks to the golden cross, increased trading volume and regulator #optimism .
Meanwhile, #Gemini 1.5 Flash believes #XRP will trade around $2.75 on March 1, acknowledging bullish momentum but cautioning against broader economic uncertainty.
AI's forecast is conservative, but analysts believe XRP will rise. In particular, trading expert Ali Martinez noted in an analysis published on February 16 that the next target for XRP could be the $3.35 level.
This Forecast is based on the fact that XRP seems to follow a bullish "cup and hand" pattern that historically precedes growth. This pattern consists of rounded "cups, which are periods of accumulation after a downtrend, followed by a small pullback known as a "handle.
If buyers intervene, they could push the price of XRP above current levels and cause a new spike to $3.35 per barrel. This could potentially trigger a new jump to USD 3.35. However, if bears intervene, XRP could face a temporary pullback and be forced to retest the USD 2.50 support line before attempting a new breakout.
At the same time, as reported by Finbold, another TradingShot analyst and trading expert, noted that the current movement of XRP could reflect the parabolic movement of 2017.
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