Ripple CEO Dangles XRP at Bitcoin’s Price Level—Cue the Skeptical Eyebrow Raises

Brad Garlinghouse just tossed a grenade into the crypto echo chamber: XRP could, theoretically, hit Bitcoin’s price. Sure, and your uncle’s meme coin might "disrupt fiat."

Why this matters: The statement reeks of hopium—but it’s strategic. Ripple’s fighting an existential SEC battle while Bitcoin ETFs hoover up institutional cash. Garlinghouse needs believers.

Reality check: For XRP to match BTC’s current ~$60K, its market cap would need to balloon 100x. That’d make it larger than today’s entire crypto market combined. (Cue the hedge fund managers snorting their artisanal coffee.)

Bottom line: In crypto, price predictions are performance art. This one’s less roadmap and more flare gun—desperate to attract attention in a market that’s moved on to the next shiny thing.

The crypto market is starting the week with a slight pullback. XRP is currently trading around $0.617, down by 0.63% in the last 24 hours. This comes as Bitcoin has also retreated slightly after touching the $95,700 resistance level last week. Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s supply on exchanges continues to drop, which could lead to a supply crunch if demand stays strong. Some analysts believe this could eventually push prices higher.

This week is also massive for the broader financial market, with about 40% of the S&P 500 companies reporting earnings. Big names like Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple will release their results. These earnings calls could influence U.S. government policies, especially if major companies express concern over economic challenges like tariffs.

XRP has remained under pressure since its January peak, partly due to macro factors and regulatory uncertainty. However, recent on-chain data shows that over 838 million XRP were moved in just 24 hours—signaling strong network activity, though not necessarily immediate price gains.

In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has indirectly hinted at XRP’s potential to match Bitcoin’s price one day. Speaking about XRP’s role in solving trillion-dollar financial problems, Garlinghouse said that Ripple works closely with banks and regulators—even in uncertain environments. 

Brad Garlinghouse indirectly confirmed that #XRP will reach Bitcoin’s price.

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He explained that by working with the financial system instead of against it, XRP could scale globally. His comments suggest that XRP has the utility, partnerships, and long-term vision needed to eventually rival Bitcoin in value.