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There’s growing speculation in the crypto community that Ripple could take a dramatic turn, shifting from its current payments-focused model to becoming a full-on XRP treasury company. Think of MicroStrategy’s legendary Bitcoin play, but potentially even bigger in scale.
Ripple already controls 40.67 billion XRP, about 41% of the total supply. It is roughly worth $122 billion. That’s more than Strategy’s (Formerly known as MicroStrategy) $72.6 billion Bitcoin stash. If Ripple stopped selling and locked away its holdings long-term, XRP’s circulating supply could tighten sharply, potentially sparking a major price surge.
AI’s XRP Price Prediction Models a $1.5 Trillion Market Cap Possibility
AI-driven projections paint some eye-catching possibilities. ChatGPT suggests that if XRP captures just 1% of the $150 trillion global cross-border payments market, its market cap could leap to $1.5 trillion, sending prices toward $25. Broader adoption by banks, funds, and corporations could push it to $42.
Another scenario looks at XRP replacing traditional nostro and vostro accounts, which hold about $27 trillion in idle liquidity. Even a 10% share could push XRP past $45.
On the more cautious side, simply locking Ripple’s holdings for a decade could see prices double to $6, with ETF speculation possibly lifting it into the $9–$15 range. Google Gemini is more conservative, forecasting $5.06 from a lock-up and up to $23 if XRP’s market cap equals Bitcoin’s.
Big Players Already Accumulating
Ripple isn’t alone in this thinking. Nature’s Miracle Holding plans a $20 million XRP investment. Trident Digital Tech has pledged $500 million, while Webus International is committing $300 million. Even companies like VivoPower and Wellgistics Health are quietly building XRP reserves.
A Supply Squeeze in the Making
Ripple’s CEO has hinted at such a strategy, and Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley believes Ripple could pivot to a treasury model within a year. With whales and institutions already pulling large amounts from exchanges, XRP could face a major supply shortage if this trend accelerates.
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XRP Price Poised to Rally 333%
Looking at the current scenario, analyst Ali Matinez notes XRP could be forming a double‑bottom pattern, a signal often preceding strong rallies. A close above $3.30 may confirm the breakout, opening the door to $3.60. This pattern aligns with the broader narrative of tightening supply and growing accumulation.
While Crypto strategist Tony “The Bull” Severino projects a 333% rally over the next 40 days, Armando Pantoja says XRP is “about to explode,” especially for major holders.
Technically, XRP trades above all major EMAs, with the 20-day at $3.07 and the 200-day at $2.32, signaling a bullish structure. A daily close above $3.03 could trigger a run toward $3.50, while losing $2.94 support risks a slide toward $2.80.
If Ripple truly becomes the “MicroStrategy of XRP,” scarcity could become its biggest weapon.
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FAQs
Ripple holds 40.67B XRP ($122B)—more than MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin stash. A shift to a treasury model could trigger a supply squeeze and price surge.
Yes—Trident Digital ($500M), Webus ($300M), and others are accumulating. Ripple’s potential treasury shift could accelerate institutional demand.
If Ripple locks its XRP, prices could double to $6 or spike to $15–$23 with ETF hype and Bitcoin-like market cap adoption.