Top Crypto Picks for September 13: XRP, Dogecoin, and Pepe Lead the Charge

Crypto markets surge as three tokens defy traditional finance skepticism.

XRP's Legal Clarity Fuels Rally

Ripple's ongoing regulatory wins translate to serious momentum—traders flock to the asset as institutional adoption looks increasingly inevitable.

Dogecoin: Meme Power Meets Momentum

Elon's favorite joke token keeps punching above its weight. Retail interest hasn't waned, and neither has its uncanny ability to rally when whales least expect it.

Pepe: The Dark Horse Gains Traction

This frog-themed altcoin isn’t just another meme—community engagement and speculative volume suggest it might have legs beyond the usual hype cycle.

While Wall Street still debates whether crypto is a legitimate asset class, these three are busy printing gains.

Ripple ($XRP): The Best Cross-Border Payments Crypto is Arguably the Industry’s Best Performers This Year

Ripple’s XRP ($XRP) reached a new record of $3.65 on July 18, the same day the GENIUS Act took effect, topping its 2018 high of $3.40. Since then, it has settled back NEAR $3.05, about 16% under the peak.

Favored for its low-cost, rapid transactions and independence from legacy payment rails like SWIFT, XRP has earned credibility with global organizations. Both the UN Capital Development Fund and the White House have pointed out Ripple’s work, and CEO Brad Garlinghouse even joined a select group of crypto executives at a presidential roundtable this March.

Momentum for XRP accelerated in 2023 when a U.S. court ruled that retail sales of the token did not violate securities laws, finally resolving its long-standing clash with the SEC.

Over the past year, XRP has surged 466%, far outpacing Bitcoin’s 98% gain. A bullish breakout in June confirmed the asset’s technical strength, and even with today’s pullback, XRP’s price has barely moved in the past 24 hours.

Currently, its relative strength index (RSI) is uptrending from 57, showing investors are now piling back into the project after last month’s US inflation figures were softer than expected.

With XRP’s price converging around its 30-day moving average of $3, the token appears to have stabilized following July’s explosive rally. Bulls are eyeing a potential run toward $4 by October.

Dogecoin ($DOGE): Can the Original and Best Meme Coin in Crypto Finally Hit $1?

Launched in 2013 as a parody of crypto culture, Dogecoin ($DOGE) has since matured into the leading meme coin, with a market cap topping $39.4 billion and a fanbase that includes global CEOs and celebrities.

The token’s breakout moment came in 2021 after endorsements from Elon Musk, Snoop Dogg, and Gene Simmons helped push it into mainstream attention.

In May this year, institutional buyers re-entered DOGE, driving it back into the $0.25 range. It now trades around $0.2612, up 21% in seven days, outshining Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and shiba inu during the same period.

While technicals remain positive, DOGE’s RSI is at 67, just three points short of being “overbought”, which indicates this buying spree is likely to reach its conclusion soon.

Still, with positive crypto developments expected both within the industry and in Washington, dogecoin has still more room for upside by the end of the year, potentially climbing toward $0.50 by mid-October.

Adoption is also growing: Tesla accepts DOGE for merchandise, while PayPal and Revolut are expanding integrations, strengthening its real-world utility.

Pepe ($PEPE): Internet Meme Star Gears Up for Breakout

Introduced in April 2023, Pepe ($PEPE) quickly shot into the ranks of top meme coins by market cap, riding the popularity of Matt Furie’s well-known frog character.

Its rapid ascent triggered countless imitators, but none have matched its success. With a market cap now over $4.4 billion, and even a brief cameo as Elon Musk’s profile picture on X, PEPE has cemented itself as a meme coin heavyweight.

Currently priced around $0.00001054, PEPE has gained 45% in the past year, though it still trades 63% below its late-2024 all-time high of $0.00002803. Chart watchers note a falling wedge formation, often seen before a breakout.

With RSI around 53, Pepe is in the neutral zone, meaning buying and selling activity are balanced right now, which gives it plenty of headroom to go up in the near term.

The overall meme coin sector rose 5% overnight to $85.8 billion. While PEPE dipped a nominal 0.4% in 24 hours, its 9.2% rise in the last seven days has outpaced Shiba Inu ($SHIB) and market leaders Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP.

Supporters are betting that strong macro conditions and renewed crypto enthusiasm could power PEPE to fresh highs as summer advances.

Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER): A Meme-Infused Layer 2 for BTC

Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), one of the most hyped presales of the year, is positioning itself as Bitcoin’s first LAYER 2 to combine high-speed scaling with the viral appeal of meme culture and grassroots community support.

The project aims to dramatically improve BTC transaction speeds, expand functionality, and keep the development community-driven.

So far, the presale has pulled in over $15.2 million, with some analysts speculating post-launch returns could exceed 10×.

Powered by the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM), HYPER allows lightning-fast smart contracts for bitcoin without high fees or slow settlement times.

Its Canonical Bridge technology allows near-instant BTC transfers across its custom Layer 2 network, while minimal gas fees support dApps, meme tokens, and payment systems. A recent Coinsult audit confirmed no smart contract flaws, further boosting confidence.

The $HYPER token fuels the ecosystem, driving staking rewards, transaction costs, and community governance. Early presale buyers are being offered yields up to 73% APY along with voting rights on upgrades.

Visit the official presale website or follow Bitcoin Hyper on X and Telegram for more information.