Crypto Price Prediction Today 14 August – XRP, Sei, OKB

Dominating the $2.3 trillion crypto market, Bitcoin smashed a new all-time high (ATH) price record in the early hours of trading today UTC. It hit $124,128 before declining 2.1% to its current price of $121,100.

The achievement has reignited speculation that a long-anticipated post-halving bull run may finally be underway.

Investor interest has expanded beyond Bitcoin, spilling into major altcoins and the best meme coins. Over the past year, assets like XRP, TRON, Solana, Sui Network, Pepe, Trump, SPX6900, and FartCoin have each set new price records.

U.S. policymakers further boosted sentiment recently when they took major steps toward cohesive crypto regulation. Just four days after BTC’s milestone, on July 18, President Trump signed the GENIUS Act, the nation’s first comprehensive stablecoin law.

Meanwhile, the SEC rolled out “Project Crypto,” a sweeping initiative to modernize securities laws and deliver long-awaited regulatory clarity for digital assets.

With optimism running high, we take a look at how these high-performing altcoins could soon retest or surpass their historical peaks.

Ripple (XRP): Ripple’s Signature Crypto Eyes New Price Highs Amid Growing Global Recognition

Ripple’s XRP ($XRP) hit a fresh record of $3.65 on July 18, the day the GENIUS Act became law, eclipsing its 2018 peak of $3.40. Since then, it has eased to roughly $3.22, about 11% down from its historic peak.

XRP remains a favorite for long-term investors thanks to its ability to facilitate fast, inexpensive cross-border payments without relying on traditional, slow-moving systems like SWIFT.

Its competitive advantage has drawn notice from high-profile entities, including the United Nations Capital Development Fund and the White House. In March, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse was one of just two crypto executives invited to a presidential summit on digital assets.

A pivotal win came in 2023 when a U.S. court ruled that retail sales of XRP did not breach securities laws, effectively ending a lengthy SEC battle and restoring market confidence.

In the last 12 months, XRP’s value has surged 459%, far outpacing Bitcoin’s 99% gain. A bullish flag formation from January to April broke upward in June, and momentum is holding. Over the past week, XRP has climbed 7.6%, topping Bitcoin’s 5.4% rise despite the latter achieving an ATH.

With its relative strength index (RSI) uptrending from 56 and price consolidating near its 30-day moving average at $3 at the start of August, the charts suggest a push toward $4 could happen as soon as September.

Sei ($SEI): Can This High-Performance Layer 1 Crypto Post a 9-Month Price High?

Launched in 2023, Sei ($SEI) boasts it is “at the pinnacle of high-speed blockchain platforms.” It utilizes a specialized consensus mechanism called Tendermint, which prioritizes low-latency, high-throughput transactions, making it validate blocks in 6 seconds, half the time of Ethereum.

This makes it attractive for developers looking to build decentralized exchanges, DeFi protocols, and NFT marketplaces where speed and price fairness are crucial.

While the race for “fastest chain” is crowded, Sei’s infrastructure-first approach and its backing by prominent venture firms indicates a lofty ambition to become the default settlement layer for on-chain trading activity.

In the last seven days, Sei has surged 17% to hit a price of $0.3469, outperforming both Bitcoin and XRP along the way. The intraweek price surge is down to support from MetaMask, a bullish indicator that Sei’s ecosystem is growing.

Sei hit an ATH of $1.14 in mid-March last year, which it has since pulled away from by about 69.6%. Still, Sei’s focus on delivering high-quality tech, along with increasing market appetite for altcoins that can outperform Ethereum, are strong indicators that it could be primed for a run soon.

It’s likely to face resistance at $0.50 but once cleared, a run up to its December 2024 high of $0.71 is not inconceivable before the end of the year.

OKB ($OKB): Price Surged 170% in Intraday Trading as OKX Team Executes Massive Crypto Burn

OKB ($OKB) is the native utility token of OKX, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges by trading volume. Just yesterday, it surged 170% in intraday trading to hit an ATH of $135.32, after months of trading sideways. This was thanks to the OKX team executing a $7.6 billion $OBK token burn and announcing a major upgrade

Launched in 2019, OKB underpins a loyalty and rewards ecosystem that offers holders fee discounts, passive income opportunities, and access to exclusive trading events.

The token also fuels OKX’s “Jumpstart” platform for new project launches, and holders can use it for payment across an expanding list of partner merchants.

Periodic “buy-back and burn” programs reduce circulating supply, a strategy aimed at long-term value support. However, in the near term, OKB will struggle to maintain its current price of $102.11.

That’s because the token is due for a correction. While it could still consolidate at a price significantly higher than it’s $2024 peak of $72.22, there will be a lot of traders taking profits from this overnight run.

Its RSI is cooling from a way overscorched 92, which suggests the token is vastly overvalued right now, placing significant sell pressure on holders. Still, it’s likely any subsequent crash will bottom out around $70, where the token enjoys strong support.

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

Among the newest presale projects, Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) has turned heads as the first Layer 2 network for Bitcoin that blends scalability tech with meme-driven viral marketing and community-building appeal.

Its mission is to accelerate BTC transactions, expand use cases, and maintain an approachable, community-led ethos.

The presale has already surpassed $9.4 million in funding, with some market watchers predicting potential 10× returns post-launch or higher.

Powered by the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM), Bitcoin Hyper brings lightning-fast smart contracts to Bitcoin without the burden of slow speeds or costly transaction fees.

Its Canonical Bridge technology enables near-instant BTC transfers on its custom Layer 2 chain, while ultra-low gas costs open the door for dApps, meme coins, and payment platforms. A recent Coinsult audit found zero smart contract vulnerabilities, strengthening investor trust.

The $HYPER token fuels the ecosystem, covering staking rewards, fees, and exclusive platform perks. Early presale contributors can earn yields up to 115% annually and gain voting rights on future project developments.

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