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A recent tweet from Uphold, a cryptocurrency platform, sparked a wave of skepticism and delight within the XRP community. The tweet jokingly noted that “XRP just hit $1,000,” sparking a flurry of speculation about the viability of that price point.
Although some enthusiasts support the concept, many critics were quick to dismiss it as unrealistic, citing the significant increase in market value that would be necessary for XRP To achieve that level.
At the time of writing, XRP is trading at approximately $0.64. A massive increase in value was required that left many scratching their heads for the altcoin to reach $1,000.
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XRP: Discussion of rising prices
XRP is now showing a small positive momentum as it is up approximately 3.6% on a weekly basis and 11% on a monthly basis. However, this keeps it about 80% away from its all-time high (ATH), raising some questions about where this could be headed.
It is important to note that financial blog WallStreetBulls previously confirmed that achieving $1,000 was not just a pipe dream, but rather a possibility that could happen within weeks or months.
Crypto Tank, an influential figure in the XRP community, confirmed this Bold assertion, Arguing that skeptics may be underestimating the significant utility of cryptocurrencies in global finance.
Everyone who says that 1k XRP is just a fantasy, does not understand how the utility of XRP will push the price to incredible levels. Just to give you an idea of how high XRP is, I’ll give you a few examples…
SWIFT generates approximately $5 to $7 trillion in daily trading volume.
– CryptoTank (@Tank2033js) September 28, 2024
Although there are some optimists, there are still many skeptical experts. Not only is it unlikely, but it’s also “gaslighting” for XRP to jump from a market cap of $33 billion to $100 trillion overnight, as one outspoken critic recently pointed out.
This degree of market valuation would exceed even the most impressive technology companies, such as Apple and Bitcoin. Apple’s market cap is currently just over $3 trillion; Bitcoin is worth nearly $500 billion. For others who consider such forecasts too aggressive, the numbers don’t add up.
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What can stimulate development?
Although some may find the idea of XRP reaching $1,000 unlikely, there are elements that could cause a significant increase. Given their incredible volatility, institutional investments or a positive market mood can help cryptocurrencies flourish.
The altcoin will likely need more deep integration into global financial networks and cross-border transactions if it wants to reach such a valuation.
The future of XRP looks bright based on current trends. SBI Holdings, a partner in Ripple, has joined Project Agora, an initiative led by the Bank for International Settlements with central banks.
By enabling wider use of XRP in cross-border payments, this collaboration could significantly enhance the value proposition.
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