AlphaPepe has made significant strides in its presale, crossing $1.3 million with Stage 16 priced at $0.01751 per token. The project has attracted over 8,800 holders and boasts 4,000 active users on its AlphaSwap demo, an AI-powered decentralized exchange designed for safer trading. AlphaPepe also completed a 10/10 BlockSAFU security audit, indicating strong readiness for its upcoming exchange debut in Q2 2026. Meanwhile, XRP's price prediction has returned to the $8 target, contingent on factors such as ETF inflows, regulatory clarity, and institutional demand. Analysts from Standard Chartered have modeled this target as a bull-case scenario for 2026, highlighting the importance of sustained market conditions for XRP to achieve this valuation. As both projects prepare for significant market activity, AlphaPepe is positioning itself with a solid pre-listing profile, emphasizing execution and community engagement rather than mere promises.