#XRPETF Realistically, XRP surpassing Bitcoin or Ethereum in total market cap is very unlikely — but not impossible in very specific scenarios.

Let me explain simply:

• Bitcoin is seen as digital gold — a store of value, not just a payment system. It’s the first, the most recognized, and has a very strong brand and community. That’s why its market cap is so high.

• Ethereum powers smart contracts and decentralized apps — it’s like the “infrastructure” of Web3. It’s a massive platform, not just a currency.

XRP, on the other hand, is designed mainly for fast, cheap, cross-border payments, especially targeting banks and financial institutions.

Its use case is super strong in real-world finance.

For XRP to surpass ETH or BTC, two things would need to happen:

1. XRP would need global adoption by banks, governments, and financial systems.

2. Bitcoin and Ethereum would have to lose momentum somehow (unlikely, unless big technical, political, or regulatory issues hit them).

In short:

• XRP can become a global standard for money movement.

• But Bitcoin and Ethereum are likely to remain larger in size because they play broader roles.

• Still, XRP could become just as important in its own domain.