There has been much discussion about XRP hitting the huge price points of $50, even $100. A topic from TheCryptoBasic on X (formerly Twitter) analyzed everything from bold predictions to whether those numbers are actually reasonable. Let’s take a closer look at the hype, the math, and the market dynamics behind those price levels.

Can XRP Reach $50 Or Even $100?

Some XRP supporters truly believe that it could happen. A recent analyst from Cryptominder stated that the price of XRP could rise to $50 within five years. Another prominent voice, BarriC, has maintained the $100 prediction. And according to Alpha Lions Academy, if XRP reaches $50, people will start calling for the next $100. That’s just how the market works; once a big number drops, people start dreaming bigger.

But putting dreams aside, is this feasible? It’s time to crunch the numbers.

XRP currently has about 59 billion tokens in circulation. Therefore, if the price of XRP reaches $50, its total market capitalization would be around $2.95 trillion. And at $100, we are looking at a market cap of $5.9 trillion.

That would make XRP more valuable than Bitcoin today. It would also place it above Silver, Amazon, and even Google. Not to mention, it would be worth more than the entire current cryptocurrency market, which is currently around $3.2 trillion.

For the price of XRP to rise from $2.13 to $50, it would need to increase by over 2,200%. To reach $100, it would need to increase by 4,594%. It’s not an easy task.

But What Will Happen If The Entire Cryptocurrency Market Develops?

This is where things get a little more interesting. Some argue that a $40 trillion cryptocurrency market in the future is possible. Dan Gambardello, known for his optimistic views on Cardano, is one of them.

In that kind of market, a $50 XRP doesn’t even need to dominate. If XRP only captures 5.15% of the total market cap, it could reach $50. And at $100, it would need about 14.75% dominance. Sounds high, but going back to 2017, XRP had a market share of over 31%. So, while it’s not easy, there is some history to prove it.

Moreover, the topic about X has people talking. Some believe these targets are pure hopes. Others think they could happen eventually, if cryptocurrency adoption explodes and XRP becomes a significant part of that.

Anyway, this is an interesting thought experiment. Currently, XRP from $50 to $100 seems far-fetched. But if the market matures and XRP can regain a significant market share, then that is not entirely out of reach. Just don’t expect it to happen overnight.