XRP, BTC, and ETH Top Perplexity AI’s List of the Best Crypto to Buy Now
AI research platform Perplexity has issued its latest market outlook, naming the cryptocurrencies it believes offer the most compelling opportunities in August 2025. During its analysis, the AI platform analyzed price trends, technical setups, and macroeconomic factors, grouping its picks by risk profile.
“August 2025 presents a critical juncture for the crypto market,” Perplexity explained. “Institutional adoption is accelerating, regulatory clarity is improving, and technical momentum is building — but macroeconomic uncertainty remains a short-term risk.”
Bitcoin (BTC) – “The Cornerstone Cryptocurrency”
Price: $118,730 | Market Cap: $2.36 trillion
Perplexity calls Bitcoin “the cornerstone cryptocurrency,” noting that it’s trading just below all-time highs after touching $123,000 earlier in the year.
“Institutional adoption is accelerating, with Harvard’s endowment allocating $116 million to Bitcoin ETFs and 83% of institutional investors planning to increase crypto exposure this year,” Perplexity said.
The AI platform also highlighted Bitcoin’s capped 21 million supply and growing recognition as a “strategic national asset,” with even the U.S. government considering BTC for reserves.
Ethereum (ETH) – “The Star Performer of 2025”
Price: $4,301 | Market Cap: $519.3 billion
Ethereum has been “the star performer of 2025,” according to Perplexity, with a 51% surge in July and strong momentum toward its $4,800 all-time high.
ETH price chart (Source: CoinMarketCap)
“Upgrades like Pectra and Proto-Danksharding have reduced gas fees and improved transaction speeds,” the AI noted.
Perplexity also pointed to regulatory clarity around stablecoins and Ethereum’s staking yield as key drivers.
Solana (SOL) – “A High-Performance Layer 1”
Price: $174.80–$196 | Market Cap: $94–$115 billion
Calling it “a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain,” Perplexity praised Solana’s ability to process 65 million transactions daily with minimal fees.
“Strong DeFi fundamentals, with more than $9 billion locked, position SOL for potential gains toward $190–$225 if it breaks key resistance.”
XRP – “One of 2025’s Top Performers”
Price: $3.13–$3.20 | Market Cap: $181–$186 billion
Perplexity then went on to name XRP as “one of 2025’s top performers,” citing 380% year-to-date gains and renewed momentum after resolving its SEC lawsuit.
“Ripple is modernizing cross-border payments with RippleNet technology, while RLUSD — its U.S.-backed stablecoin — gains traction,” the AI said. “I see short-term targets of $3.25–$3.60, with long-term potential up to $20,” it wrote
Cardano (ADA) – “One of the Most Undervalued Layer-1s”
Price: $0.7761 | Market Cap: $27.52 billion
Meanwhile, Perplexity sees Cardano as “one of the most undervalued Layer-1s,” noting its 33.8% July gain ahead of the Starstream upgrade.
“The Chang hard fork and Hydra scaling are boosting developer activity and DeFi interest,” Perplexity said. “Price targets are $1.00 and above by September.”
Binance Coin (BNB) – “The Strongest Technical Structure”
Price: $803.96 | Market Cap: $111.98 billion
BNB holds “the strongest technical structure among large-cap altcoins,” Perplexity reported, trading just 12.3% shy of its all-time high.
“BNB’s growth is driven by the expanding Binance ecosystem and 11% month-on-month gains in BNB Chain’s DeFi sector,” the AI noted.
Toncoin (TON) – “One of the Most Powerful Distribution Channels”
Price: ~$6.50 | Market Cap: ~$15 billion
Toncoin, integrated into Telegram’s 800+ million-user platform, has what Perplexity calls “one of the most powerful distribution channels in cryptocurrency.”
“Genuine adoption in emerging markets where Telegram dominates positions TON as a hybrid payment and messaging layer,” the report stated.
Other Picks by Perplexity – Chainlink, Polygon, and Avalanche
Perplexity also named Chainlink for its essential role in DeFi infrastructure, Polygon as a leading Ethereum scaling solution, and Avalanche for its flexible subnet architecture.
Key August Market Drivers
Perplexity says several events make August 2025 particularly important:
- U.S. CPI data (Aug. 13) – Could influence Fed rate cut expectations.
- Ripple vs. SEC update (Aug. 15) – May drive XRP volatility.
- Jackson Hole Symposium (Aug. 21–23) – Possible monetary policy shifts.
- GENIUS Act stablecoin framework – Adds regulatory clarity.
Still, the AI warns of risks from token unlocks, FTX creditor payouts, and geopolitical uncertainty.
“The crypto market offers compelling opportunities across all risk levels,” Perplexity concluded. “Long-term fundamentals are strong, but investors should prepare for short-term volatility.”
