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As the XRP price takes center stage, bold predictions about its future outlook 
persist across online forums and social media. Among the most ambitious claims 
is the idea that the XRP price could skyrocket to $1,000 or even beyond. In 
response to these projections, a crypto analyst has outlined several key 
factors that would need to align for XRP to reach such a target. Factors 
Needed To Take The XRP Price To $1,000 While it’s tempting to imagine XRP 
hitting a four-digit price target, X (formerly Twitter) crypto analyst Jasmin 
argues that the numbers don&#8217;t support such a prediction. For the XRP price to 
reach $1,000, it would need to climb as high as 46,848%, accompanied by key 
factors like a significant rise in global adoption, especially by financial 
institutions. Related Reading: XRP Price To $1,000: Analyst Reveals Target For 
When Banks Start Using XRP Although Ripple, a blockchain company, has made 
progress in partnering with global banks and fintech firms for cross-border 
payments, that level of adoption is still nowhere near enough to support a 
$1,000 XRP price tag. To even approach this level, XRP would need to become a 
fundamental part of the global financial structure across different sectors, 
particularly in banking, remittance, and investment. But beyond simple 
adoption, XRP would have to be deeply integrated into major economies in such 
a way that it becomes an indispensable currency for daily transactions. For 
this to happen, Jasmin reveals that the cryptocurrency would need widespread 
regulatory clarity to ensure that it can be used in multiple jurisdictions 
without any legal barriers. The ongoing legal battle between Ripple and the US 
SEC has already created years&#8217; worth of uncertainty around XRP’s legal status. 
Until this issue is resolved favorably, the cryptocurrency’s potential for 
mainstream adoption remains limited. Jasmin has also highlighted that XRP 
would have to incorporate mechanisms that would drastically reduce its 
circulating supply. While the cryptocurrency’s price could grow with more 
aggressive token burns, a jump to $1,000 still seems unlikely. Such a high 
valuation would also need massive speculative trading activities, which are 
usually seen during bull markets. How Market Cap Influences A $1,000 
Projection Based on Jasmin’s analysis, the most significant factor that makes 
a $1,000 XRP price projection unrealistic is its market capitalization. 
Currently, XRP has a market cap of about $125.15 billion, and for its price to 
hit a four-digit level, its total market valuation would need to reach $50 
trillion. Related Reading: XRP Price Cross That Led To 20x Rally In 2017 
Returns To put this in perspective, the global crypto market capitalization 
today is $3.09 trillion, according to CoinGecko data. This would mean that XRP 
alone would need a market cap over 15x higher than the entire crypto market. 
Furthermore, Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, has never even come close to 
reaching a $10 trillion market cap. BTC’s market valuation currently sits at 
$1.92 trillion, meaning XRP would have to surpass it by over 25x to get a $50 
trillion market cap. Due to these extreme market cap requirements, Jasmin 
argues that a $1,000 or even $10,000 target is highly unrealistic. However, 
she acknowledges that a price surge to $5 or even $10 is a far more attainable 
goal. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

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LINE NEXT and Kaia have teamed up with Tether to bring USDT to Kaia’s 
blockchain, enabling 196 million LINE users across Asia to access stablecoin 
payments, transfers, and DeFi services directly within LINE Messenger. 
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Stripe, a global payments platform, has introduced stablecoin-based accounts 
to clients in over 100 countries. 
According to a May 7 announcement, the new feature will allow the platform&#8217;s 
clients &#8220;to send, receive, and hold US-dollar stablecoin account balances, 
similar to how a traditional fiat bank account works.&#8221;
The product&#8217;s technical page shows that the new account feature will support 
Circle&#8217;s USDC (USDC) and Bridge&#8217;s USDB (USDB) stablecoins. Stripe acquired the 
Bridge platform in October 2024.
The product will be available to clients in more than 100 countries, including 
Argentina, Chile, Turkey, Colombia, and Peru, among others.
Stripe&#8217;s newly launched product comes at a time when stablecoins are 
increasingly seen as stores of value in developing economies struggling with 
high inflation, capital controls, and a lack of financial infrastructure.
_The stablecoin market cap has crossed $231 billion and continues to grow due 
to international demand for US dollar tokens. Source:__RWA.XYZ_
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## Stablecoins are banking the unbanked and are increasingly used as a store 
of value
Stablecoins and blockchain payment rails are helping to bank the unbanked in 
developing regions of the world without critical financial and communication 
infrastructure.
Blockchain systems can reduce the cost and verification of cross-border 
transfers, allowing anyone with a cellphone, a crypto wallet, and access to an 
internet connection to send, receive, and store value in a relatively stable 
fiat currency.
_Stablecoins dominate crypto transactions in South America. 
Source:__Chainalysis_
Stripe integrated USD stablecoin payments, allowing users to pay online 
merchants in fiat tokens, in October 2024. The integration was met with demand 
for the stablecoin payment option in 70 countries, the company said.
According to the crypto platform Bitso, residents of Latin American countries 
are increasingly using stablecoins as a store of value and a medium of 
exchange used for online purchases.
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XRP has been resting at the $2 level, but indications of movement are 
increasing. One crypto analyst by the name of &#8220;J4b1&#8221; recently stated that 
purchasing XRP at $2.20 is not too late. In fact, he thinks that it may be the 
perfect time, just before things change dramatically. His assertions are 
founded on historical price action, Ripple&#8217;s current strategy, and what 
institutions may do next. Related Reading: Bitcoin Mining Giant Abandons Full- 
Hold Strategy, Unloads $40M In Crypto XRP Price Kept Stable By Ripple&#8217;s 
Monthly Activity Ripple&#8217;s dominance over XRP&#8217;s supply is an important aspect 
of J4b1&#8217;s argument. Every month, the firm releases 1 billion XRP from escrow 
but sells only a fraction of it. The remaining amount is put back into escrow. 
These sales tend to occur via over-the-counter (OTC) channels rather than open 
markets. In the analyst&#8217;s view, this practice prevents Ripple from 
experiencing sharp price fluctuations. Is XRP about to explode or already 
overpriced? Is buying at $2.20 smart or is it too late? Let’s break it down 
with data, historical context, and Ripple’s price control strategy. 🧵👇 
pic.twitter.com/UHvbYD4GJl — J4b1 (@XRPJ4b1) May 4, 2025 He used an example: 
if Ripple wants to transfer $200 million using 100 million XRP, every coin 
will have to be worth $2. If the price rises too rapidly, Ripple can sell 
more. If it falls too far, they may buy some back. This strategy could be one 
of the reasons why XRP has not broken through the $2.20 barrier. Institutional 
Demand Could Change Everything J4b1 mentioned a few things that could drive 
XRP up. He cited possible regulatory clarity from a new US administration that 
could be more crypto-friendly. He also talked about the possibility of an XRP 
spot ETF and the growth of tokenized assets on the XRP Ledger. The analyst 
believes that if institutions begin accumulating in large quantities, Ripple&#8217;s 
current approach may not be sufficient to contain the price. If demand 
outstrips the supply Ripple has, the price may surge. XRP market cap currently 
at $125 billion. Chart: TradingView.com XRP&#8217;s History Holds Clues XRP&#8217;s 
journey began in 2012, when it was worth less than a penny. It picked up pace 
over the years as Ripple sold it to banks as a means of making cross-border 
payments faster and cheaper. That momentum took XRP to a high of $3.80 in the 
2017 bull run. Related Reading: BNB Bulls Target $644 As Classic Chart 
Formation Emerges But everything changed when regulators stepped in. In 2015, 
Ripple was fined by FinCEN. Then, in 2020, the SEC lawsuit struck, slowing 
down XRP&#8217;s adoption and keeping the price under control. Nevertheless, Ripple 
continued to build, acquiring companies like Metaco and obtaining licenses 
across the globe. Whale Wallets Are Growing Rapidly Meanwhile, as XRP&#8217;s price 
remains stagnant, the large holders are filling up. According to recent 
statistics, there are now more than 300,000 addresses holding a minimum of 
10,000 XRP. That&#8217;s an increase from around 281,000 as of December 2024. Whale 
wallets continue to rise even though the price remains largely flat around 
$2.20. That type of buildup tends to indicate a sense that prices may rise 
further in the future. It&#8217;s occurring as global uncertainty increases, which 
may be encouraging investors to get ready for the next major move. For the 
time being, XRP traders are paying close attention. A quick move on the upside 
may not be far away. Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView