A new post by TheCryptoBasic on X predicts Ripple (XRP) could overtake Bitcoin and become the number one crypto in the world. The post quotes well-known crypto educator Edoardo Farina, who believes XRP is heading for the top spot in global crypto rankings.
According to him, XRP will not just pass Ethereum. It could eventually dethrone Bitcoin too. That is a massive claim considering XRP’s current position, but TheCryptoBasic broke it down with some numbers to show what would need to happen.
Right now, Bitcoin is still far ahead with a market cap of about $2.16 trillion. XRP, in comparison, has a market cap of around $138 billion, putting it in fourth place behind Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether.
According to TheCryptoBasic, for XRP to match Bitcoin’s market cap, assuming its circulating supply of about 59 billion tokens stays the same, the XRP price would need to reach $37.30. That is a big jump from its current price of around $2.4.
XRP Price Chart
If XRP were to reach that $37.30 level while Bitcoin’s price stayed the same, it would mean a price increase of over 1,500%. This would be enough for XRP to become the world’s most valuable cryptocurrency. But TheCryptoBasic notes that this is a hypothetical scenario. If Bitcoin keeps rising in value, the required XRP price would go even higher, making the flip even harder.
Could It Really Happen? Opinions Are Divided
TheCryptoBasic also noted a few different predictions about when XRP might hit this target.
According to analyst XForceGlobal, XRP could climb as high as $40 this year. Another analyst, Dustin Layton, believes XRP could even break $50 by the end of 2025. These forecasts are on the optimistic side and are often based on bullish technical patterns, market momentum, and growing institutional interest in Ripple’s technology.
But not everyone is convinced it will happen anytime soon. TheCryptoBasic also pointed out that platforms like Telegaon expect XRP to reach $37 around 2030. Bitwise, a large asset management firm, gave a bullish but still cautious target of $30 by 2030, assuming favorable market conditions. Another platform, Changelly, suggested XRP might not hit $37 until 2032.
According to Farina and others, the main reason for this long-term belief in XRP is Ripple’s continued expansion in real-world use cases. Ripple has been building out its payment infrastructure and partnering with banks and financial institutions globally. Supporters think this utility gives XRP an edge that many other tokens do not have.
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TheCryptoBasic’s post on X captures this mindset well. XRP may not be there yet, but the foundation is being laid. If global adoption increases and regulatory clarity improves, the XRP price could climb much higher than it is today.
It is a bold forecast without a doubt. TheCryptoBasic made sure to show both sides, from the hopeful projections by analysts like Farina to the more cautious outlooks from platforms like Bitwise and Changelly.
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