XRP News Today: Ripple Could Join Top 10 Global Banks If XRP Reaches $6

Ripple’s potential to become a dominant force in global banking has sparked renewed interest following comments from Sal Gilbertie, CEO of Teucrium, who outlined a bold trajectory for the company. According to Gilbertie, Ripple’s $40 billion in XRP reserves could be leveraged to obtain a banking license, enabling the firm to move beyond its current role as a cross-border payments provider and into large-scale banking operations [1]. He noted that if XRP were to reach $3, Ripple’s market capitalization would place it among the top 20 largest banks globally. Should the price rise to $6 or more, the company could potentially rank within the top 10, and even surpass the largest banks worldwide [1].

This scenario, described by Gilbertie as “astounding,” highlights the transformative potential of XRP in reshaping traditional banking structures. He also emphasized that such a shift may not yet be fully recognized by the broader financial industry, suggesting that the market could be overlooking the long-term implications of Ripple’s strategy [1].

The discussion was part of a broader conversation between Gilbertie and crypto investor Paul Baron, who echoed the view that Ripple’s ambitions may be underappreciated. Baron noted that the scale of Ripple’s XRP holdings could redefine the role of digital assets in global finance, particularly if the token’s valuation continues to rise [1]. He also raised the possibility that leveraged financial products could eventually be traded directly on-chain, a vision shared by Gilbertie, who believes all financial instruments will ultimately transition to blockchain-based systems [1].

These perspectives were amplified by crypto analyst Xaif, who highlighted Ripple’s strategic positioning in a tweet that outlined the potential outcomes based on XRP’s price trajectory. The post emphasized that Ripple is not merely a payments company but is actively building toward a banking model with global reach [1]. The analysis also pointed out that at $3, Ripple could rival traditional banks in terms of market capitalization, while at higher valuations, it could become a dominant financial institution [1].

Separately, a 2025 price forecast for XRP projected a potential rise to $5.40, with an average trading price of $4.50, suggesting that the $3 threshold is within reach [2]. Additionally, inflows into XRP-focused ETFs, including Teucrium’s leveraged offerings, are seen as contributing factors to the token’s growth [3].

While these projections remain speculative, they reflect a growing belief in XRP’s potential to influence global finance. The discussion underscores the ongoing convergence between digital assets and traditional banking, with companies like Ripple potentially leading the transition into a blockchain-integrated financial landscape [1].

Source: [1] Ripple Could Rule Global Banking With XRP at $3 or More (https://timestabloid.com/teucrium-ceo-ripple-could-rule-global-banking-with-xrp-at-3-or-more/)

[2] XRP price prediction 2025-2031: Will XRP reach $5? (https://www.cryptopolitan.com/xrp-price-prediction/)

[3] EYE price prediction chart for 2025 and beyond (https://www.bitget.com/price/eye/price-prediction)