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2026-01-14 06:40:55

XRP Price Could Surpass $6,000 In This Rare Scenario

A recent analysis has examined how XRP’s price would change if the token’s circulating supply were equivalent to Bitcoin’s current supply. The findings suggest that, under these conditions, XRP could reach a four-figure valuation per token. XRP has consistently ranked among the top five cryptocurrencies since its launch over 13 years ago. Despite its longevity, XRP’s market capitalization and per-token price remain far below Bitcoin, the first and largest cryptocurrency. Historically, XRP has occasionally approached Bitcoin’s market cap, but the gap has expanded significantly in recent years. For context, in late December 2014, Bitcoin had a market cap of $4.3 billion, while XRP stood at $736 million, meaning Bitcoin was approximately 5 times larger. By early January 2018, Bitcoin’s market value had reached $276.6 billion compared with XRP’s $130.85 billion, a ratio of roughly 2.1. Today, however, XRP’s market capitalization is $123.7 billion, whereas Bitcoin has grown to $1.8 trillion, making it 14.5 times larger than XRP. Despite this disparity , XRP’s circulating supply has increased at a higher rate than Bitcoin’s over the same period, highlighting the differing inflation dynamics of the two networks. Currently, XRP has 60.69 billion tokens in circulation, while Bitcoin’s circulating supply is 19.97 million. In early 2018, these figures were 38.739 billion for XRP and 16.788 million for Bitcoin. Bitcoin’s smaller supply, combined with steady adoption, has enabled it to achieve much higher market capitalization, underscoring the impact of scarcity on token value. Some analysts within the XRP community argue that the SEC’s lawsuit, initiated in December 2020, significantly constrained XRP’s growth. The legal dispute, which led to delistings on several U.S. exchanges, is often cited as a primary reason XRP missed the 2021 bull run, limiting its ability to track broader market growth. Consequently, XRP currently trades around $2.10 , far below Bitcoin’s price of $93,566 , which has surpassed its previous December 2017 high of $19,666. To explore the theoretical impact of supply reduction, analysts calculated the XRP price, assuming its market capitalization remained at $123.7 billion. Still, its circulating supply matched that of Bitcoin, at 19.97 million tokens. Under this scenario, the price of a single XRP token would rise to approximately $6,194, reflecting a 294,859% increase over its current trading price. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 This demonstrates how supply directly influences token valuation; reducing circulating supply while maintaining market capitalization would require a proportionate increase in price per token. It is important to note that the XRP Ledger was not designed to aggressively burn tokens to boost price. While some investors have speculated that a lower supply could elevate prices, the protocol’s token economics primarily prioritize liquidity and transaction efficiency rather than artificially limiting supply for valuation purposes. Nonetheless, this analysis highlights the substantial theoretical upside XRP could experience under a reduced circulating supply model, providing a clear perspective on the relationship between token scarcity and market value. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post XRP Price Could Surpass $6,000 In This Rare Scenario appeared first on Times Tabloid .

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