Many retail investors still believe that holding Rippleâs native token, XRP, could turn a few thousand dollars into millions one day. The dream is simple: buy $3,000 worth of XRP today, sit back, and wait for the token to skyrocket into triple or even four-digit prices.
But reality paints a very different picture. At the current price of $2.86, a $3,000 investment only secures roughly 1,049 XRP. While this may look like a solid position, the structure of XRP ownership distribution shows why the majority of investors will never achieve the millionaire status they hope for.
đ Token Distribution: The Overlooked Factor
The discussion gained traction after the analyst behind 24hrsCrypto highlighted XRPâs wallet data. His argument? Price projections of $100â$1,000 per token often ignore how XRP is actually held across millions of wallets.
If XRP ever did climb to such levels, critics argue, its market cap would explode beyond reasonable limits, and supposedly âmillionsâ of people would become rich overnight. But 24hrsCrypto debunked this view by pointing to the XRP Rich List, which reveals the true distribution
3M+ wallets hold just 0â20 XRP each â averaging about 8 XRP (~$25) per wallet. These are mostly dust balances left on exchanges or test wallets.
Next tier: 20â500 XRP â around 210M tokens total, with the average wallet holding 83 XRP (~$240).
Together, these two groups represent over 80% of all wallets. In other words, the overwhelming majority of holders do not own enough XRP to generate life-changing wealth â even if the token were to reach $1,000.
đ° Concentration at the Top
The wealth is heavily concentrated in far fewer hands. Large wallets with thousands to millions of XRP exist, but many belong to the same individuals, spread across multiple accounts. A single investor with 35,000 tokens may divide them into several smaller wallets, creating the illusion of broader distribution.
According to TheCryptoBasicâs coverage of 24hrsCryptoâs analysis, this concentration makes the idea that âmillions of holders will become richâ deeply flawed. To put it in perspective:
Owning 500 XRP today costs ~$1,400.
Even at $1,000 per XRP, that would equate to $500,000 â significant, yes, but far from billionaire-level wealth.
Only a fraction of global investors own enough XRP to realistically benefit at scale.
đ Bullish Potential vs. Investor Reality
Interestingly, 24hrsCrypto remains bullish. He sees a long-term pathway to $100â$3,000 per token â a prediction many dismiss as unrealistic. Whether or not those levels are ever achieved, the distribution math doesnât lie:
A handful of large holders would capture extraordinary gains.
The majority of wallets, containing less than a few hundred dollarsâ worth of XRP, would remain largely unaffected.
đ Analystâs Take
XRPâs price may indeed rise substantially over the long term. But the myth of mass millionaire creation is misleading. Token concentration ensures that only a small percentage of investors stand to gain truly transformative wealth.
For the average holder, XRP may still deliver solid returns â but it will not be the golden ticket many imagine.
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