A retired US Army combat medic has predicted that XRP will overtake Bitcoin as 
the world&#8217;s most valuable cryptocurrency — a claim that would require XRP&#8217;s 
price to climb from $1.41 to nearly $24. Related Reading: Iran’s Crypto Market 
Shaken As Outflows Skyrocket 700% A Long Road To The Top Patrick L. Riley, who 
now operates as a market commentator on social media, posted the forecast on X 
without offering supporting data or a specific timeline. It was not his first 
time making the claim. Last month, Riley said XRP would become the top-ranked 
crypto within six years, regardless of whether Bitcoin breaks the $150,000 
price level this year. He added that if Bitcoin fails to reach that threshold 
and reclaim its 12-year trend line, it could collapse to as low as $1,000. 
Based on current market data, XRP sits fourth by total market value at close 
to $87 billion. Bitcoin leads at $1.45 trillion. Ethereum ranks second at $254 
billion. BNB holds third place at $89.3 billion, just ahead of XRP. I&#8217;m going 
to make two very not bold predictions. 1: This will not be a 4-5 week long 
war. 2: XRP will pass Bitcoin. — Patrick L Riley (@Acquired_Savant) March 4, 
2026 Before XRP could even challenge Bitcoin, it would first need to pass BNB 
— a gap of roughly 3.5% — and then Ethereum, which would require a price 
increase of about 190%, pushing XRP past $4.15. Surpassing Bitcoin would 
demand a further surge to $23.70. XRP last overtook Ethereum in December 2019. 
Since then, the token has bounced between third and fourth place, often 
trading blows with BNB for position. Other Voices, Similar Claims Riley is not 
alone in making this kind of forecast. In August 2025, a finance commentator 
known as Coach JV said XRP would claim the top spot by 2030, with Bitcoin 
falling to second. In March 2025, Jacob King, CEO of SwanDesk, made a similar 
argument after the US government confirmed it had added XRP to its national 
crypto stockpile. King said the US had effectively sidelined Bitcoin by 
choosing XRP for its strategic reserve, and that XRP&#8217;s market cap would 
surpass Bitcoin&#8217;s with certainty. No timeline was given. Riley Also Weighs In 
On The Israel-Iran War Beyond crypto, Riley&#8217;s post touched on the military 
conflict between Israel and Iran that broke out on February 28. The US and 
Israel launched coordinated strikes against Iranian leadership, nuclear 
infrastructure, and proxy forces. Related Reading: US Should Act On Bitcoin, 
Not Just Praise It, Ex-Advisor To Trump Says Reports indicate Supreme Leader 
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed on the first day of the campaign, along with 
other senior officials. Iran responded with more than 200 missiles and drones 
targeting Israeli territory and US military positions in the Gulf region. At 
the outset, US President Donald Trump said the operation might run for about 
four to five weeks, with the possibility it could stretch longer. Riley later 
rejected that estimate in a post, though he did not explain what led him to 
think the conflict would wrap up sooner. Featured image from Vecteezy, chart 
from TradingView

XRP To Pass Bitcoin, US Veteran Claims Amid War Forecast

The Securities and Exchange Commission has ended its long-running fraud and 
securities violation lawsuit against Justin Sun in a $10 million settlement.

SEC ends case against Justin Sun with $10M settlement

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their momentum on Wednesday as 
bitcoin funds logged a third consecutive day of inflows. Ether, XRP, and 
solana ETFs also recorded gains, signaling broad institutional demand across 
major digital assets. Bitcoin ETFs Log Third Straight Inflow Day With $462 
Million Surge Institutional appetite for crypto exposure strengthened again 
midweek as […]

Crypto ETFs Sustain Rally With $462 Million for Bitcoin and $169 Million for Ether

The settlement reflects a shift in SEC&#8217;s strategy towards negotiated 
resolutions in crypto cases, potentially impacting future regulatory actions.
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Bitcoin is consolidating near a crucial support band, with $77,000 emerging as 
the key level to watch. A breakout above it could signal bullish momentum and 
a trend reversal, while failure to hold may keep Bitcoin in a corrective phase 
or push it lower. Bitcoin Re-Approaches Critical High-Timeframe Support After 
0.786 Fibonacci Deviation Crypto analyst Luca highlighted that Bitcoin 
recently dipped below the high-timeframe support range marked in purple, 
briefly deviating toward the 0.786 Fibonacci point of interest around $65,900. 
Following that move, the price is now approaching the previously lost high- 
timeframe support zone, which coincides with the early April 2025 bottoming 
structure. This region also overlaps with the 3-day Bull Market Support Band, 
an area that has served as a strong reversal point several times over the past 
few months. Related Reading: Bitcoin Coiling At Key Support — Major Move 
Brewing Luca explained that this confluence of technical levels is the reason 
he has not yet reduced his hedge positions. Instead, he prefers to remain 
cautious until the market provides clearer confirmation of strength. According 
to Luca, such confirmation would likely come from Bitcoin reclaiming the lost 
support range or breaking above the Bull Market Support Band. Until that 
happens, the analyst warns that the current approach to this zone could still 
result in a rejection, meaning the move might represent a temporary bounce 
rather than a confirmed recovery. Luca also emphasized that traders should 
focus more on protecting capital rather than chasing profits at this stage. 
Only once clear strength appears, and the probability shifts toward a 
sustained upside continuation, would it make sense to adopt a more aggressive 
bullish stance. $77,000 Emerges As The Critical Confirmation Level For BTC 
According to Luca, the key confirmation level he is watching right now sits 
around $77,000. A decisive breakout above that level would signal stronger 
market momentum. Thus, Luca plans to gradually scale out of his hedge 
positions and rotate that capital back into his spot holdings, anticipating a 
more sustainable move to the upside. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Slumps 5%, 
Bearish Momentum Returns With Force Luca also noted that attempting to squeeze 
out an extra 10–15% gain at current levels may not be the best risk decision. 
Instead of aggressively chasing short-term profits, he prefers to wait for a 
clear confirmation that the market structure is shifting in favor of the 
bulls. He added that the potential upside could be significantly larger if 
Bitcoin successfully reclaims the $77,000 level. However, exiting hedge 
positions too early could expose traders to the risk of a bullish fakeout, 
where the price briefly moves higher before resuming its downward trend. 
Because of that possibility, Luca maintains a cautious stance until stronger 
confirmation appears. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com

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