XRP could surpass Visa’s $600B market cap amid several bullish forecasts, ETF approvals, and growing institutional interest. Indeed, XRP remains one of the crypto assets in which market participants have high hopes for future performance.
Versan Aljarrah, founder of Black Swan Capitalist, has added his voice to the ongoing discussion about the psychological challenge of holding XRP. In a recent post, he emphasized that the market tests investor conviction at every stage of XRP’s cycle, making patience the most difficult yet most valuable trait for long-term holders.
Solana Foundation manager Vibhu Norby has joined the ongoing conversation around the aggressive acquisition of XRP, though in a tongue-in-cheek manner. The exchange unfolded on X after Tradeship University founder Cameron Scrubs urged his followers to sell Bitcoin, Ethereum, ZCash, and Dogecoin — essentially, to “sell everything” — and buy XRP instead.
Momentum around XRP continues to build as industry leaders hint at a pivotal moment approaching for the asset. At the Ripple Swell 2025 conference, Teucrium CEO Sal Gilbertie suggested that the final stretch of November could present a major turning point for XRP and Ripple.
Bayberry Capital, a private investment firm that invests in digital assets, has released an analysis explaining why the market still undervalues XRP. The firm says traders and analysts have long judged XRP using the wrong metrics, treating it like a speculative token instead of key financial infrastructure.
With so much bullish news in the XRP community, many investors have high hopes for the coin’s future price. Influential voices in the community have painted pictures of a future where holding a modest amount, like 5,000 XRP, could lead to life-changing gains in the coming years.
XRP community figure and software engineer Vincent Van Code has ignited fresh excitement among XRP holders with a highly optimistic outlook. In a tweet, Van Code suggested that XRP could one day reach $5,000 per coin “that quickly.” His comment came in a satirical dialogue imagining a future where veterans regret ignoring XRP during its low-price era.
A controversy has erupted in the XRP community around Ripple’s newly announced $500 million raise at a $40 billion valuation. Specifically, Unchained reported that some outside venture capitalists believe Ripple is worth little beyond its XRP holdings.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has said the company’s new $500 million investment shows confidence in its long-term growth plan centered on the XRP ecosystem. His comments come as Ripple closes one of its largest funding rounds to date, pushing its valuation to $40 billion during the Swell 2025 conference.
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