Cardano, XRP no longer shine, attention is shifting to viral coin below $0.003 set to hit $3

The crypto market has always been a place where narratives shape wealth. In 2021, the buzz among crypto investors couldn’t get past two names: Cardano (ADA) and Ripple (XRP).

Both coins went on impressive rallies, with ADA soaring past the $3 mark for a time and XRP recording one of its wildest all-time highs. Then, regulatory troubles clipped XRP’s wings, and the spotlight shifted a bit.

Yet, fast forward to 2025, and neither coin commands the same explosive energy that once made them the darlings of retail traders.

Instead, a new name is emerging in investor circles, Little Pepe (LILPEPE),  an Ethereum-based meme coin priced below $0.003 that is already building a case for a run toward $3 in the near future.

Cardano and XRP’s fading glory

Cardano (ADA)  rally was driven by the anticipation of smart contracts through the Alonzo upgrade. Since then, while the network has grown, the hype has settled.

ADA now trades around $0.92, and although analysts still project long term relevance, its price action has become more stable than spectacular.

It remains a strong project, but its days as a moonshot appear to be behind it. Ripple (XRP), on the other hand, achieved a partial victory in its case against the SEC, giving XRP a momentary rally.

Predictions now hover around $9 by 2025, a respectable climb but one that pales compared to the astronomical gains smaller tokens can achieve.

For many traders, XRP has evolved into a blue-chip crypto, reliable but not groundbreaking.

The lack of explosive upside in both ADA and XRP has created a gap in the market: investors are eager for a new coin with the narrative power and price potential to replicate those 2021 style gains.

The rise of Little Pepe (LILPEPE)

Enter Little Pepe (LILPEPE), a meme coin that has rapidly gained traction with a presale that has already raised over $21.9 million and sold more than 12.8 billion tokens.

Currently in stage 11 of its presale at $0.002 per token, LILPEPE is already listed on CoinMarketCap and preparing for listings on two top centralized exchanges once the presale ends.

Unlike traditional meme coins that rely only on community hype, LILPEPE brings a strong foundation. It has been audited by CertiK, boosting investor confidence, and it is building a Layer 2 chain designed specifically for meme coins.

This chain will be faster, cheaper, and resistant to sniper bots, three features that directly appeal to traders who unstable launches have been burned in the past.

Why $3 is within reach

At first glance, jumping from $0.002 to $3 for a 149900% gain may seem ambitious, but crypto history shows that such gains are not only possible but common when community driven projects align with market momentum.

Shiba Inu, for example, delivered gains far beyond that during its peak rally.For LILPEPE, several factors make such a surge realistic. First, the initial low price creates accessibility, allowing small investors to participate without hesitation.

Second, the exchange listings will expose LILPEPE to millions of traders worldwide, creating immediate liquidity and buying pressure. Finally, the buzz surrounding the project is already rivaling what SHIB and PEPE generated in their breakout moments.

If LILPEPE can secure a market cap similar to PEPE’s peak of over $6 billion, its price could easily cross $0.50.

With continued momentum, broader adoption, and meme driven virality, the path toward $3 is not only feasible but increasingly expected among bullish analysts.

This momentum is further amplified by the ongoing $777k LILPEPE giveaway, where 10 winners will each receive $77,000 worth of tokens. 

Conclusion

Cardano and XRP will always hold a place in crypto history as tokens that defined an era, but in 2025, their shine has dulled compared to the new wave of meme driven contenders.

Little Pepe (LILPEPE), priced below $0.003 and poised for a run toward $3, represents exactly the kind of high upside narrative that retail investors are chasing this cycle.

With its presale success, CertiK audit, CoinMarketCap listing, and upcoming CEX debuts, LILPEPE is emerging as the coin most likely to dominate headlines and portfolios in the months ahead.

For more information about Little Pepe (LILPEPE) visit the links below:

Website: https://littlepepe.com

Whitepaper: https://littlepepe.com/whitepaper.pdf

Telegram: https://t.me/littlepepetoken

Twitter/X: https://x.com/littlepepetoken

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