#XRP vs #BTC : Why XRP Is Not the New Bitcoin

Let’s get this straight right away—comparing XRP and Bitcoin is incorrect. But since many people claim that XRP will supposedly replace BTC, let’s break down why that’s not the case. Spoiler: it’s impossible both fundamentally and mathematically.

1. Bitcoin Is the Standard Because It Was First

Bitcoin is like the older sibling in the crypto world. It was the first, it laid the foundation for the market, and people love pioneers. Not because it’s the most technologically advanced, but simply because it secured its niche early on.

2. Coin Supply: Bitcoin Is Scarce, XRP Is Abundant

Here’s the most important difference. Bitcoin is a limited resource: there are only 21 million coins, and there will never be more. This makes it valuable and rare.

Now let’s look at XRP. As of December 2024, around 57 billion tokens are in circulation, with a total supply of 100 billion. Each month, 1 billion XRP is unlocked! Of course, most of it gets locked again, but the fact remains—tokens are being released, and that affects the price. Bitcoin cannot unlock new coins like that, but XRP can.

3. XRP Unlocking Events

XRP is usually unlocked on a set schedule—on the 1st of each month. But what shocked me was that on March 3, 2025, a large amount of XRP was suddenly unlocked right after Trump’s statement about including XRP in reserves. Was this unlock planned? I don’t know. But the very fact that it happened outside the standard schedule is concerning.

Conclusion: XRP Is a Tool, Not Digital Gold

Let’s be honest—XRP will never replace BTC. It will remain an excellent tool for international transfers, stablecoin exchanges, and Bitcoin transactions, but it will never become the new Bitcoin. Bitcoin is an asset, a store of value, while XRP is simply a convenient payment tool. Yes, it has its advantages, but it cannot replace Bitcoin

So don’t fall for fairy tales—know that XRP and BTC are playing in different leagues. 😉