XRP News Today: Ripple's XRP Could Outpace Bitcoin in Market Cap, Analyst Claims

Matthew Perry, a prominent crypto analyst, has made a controversial claim in a recent YouTube video, stating that Ripple’s XRP could one day surpass Bitcoin in value [1]. While Perry acknowledges that the majority of experts and AI models disagree with this projection, he draws a parallel to the skepticism that once surrounded Bitcoin before it reached record highs. Perry's argument is not that XRP will trade at a higher price per token than Bitcoin, but rather that its total market capitalization could eventually exceed Bitcoin’s [1].

Perry bases his belief on XRP’s real-world utility, particularly its adoption by financial institutions for cross-border payments [1]. He argues that while Bitcoin is often viewed as a digital store of value, XRP’s value lies in its functionality — enabling fast, low-cost transactions that improve the efficiency of global financial systems. This, he claims, could justify a higher valuation compared to Bitcoin in the long term [1].

As of Perry’s live stream, XRP was trading at $3.05, having gained nearly 2% for the day but declined 2.9% for the week [1]. The total crypto market cap stood at around $3.75 trillion, with Bitcoin priced at approximately $114,000 and maintaining a dominance rate of over 60% [1]. Perry also noted that XRP's circulating supply is roughly 59.3 billion tokens, and while concerns exist regarding future dilution, he argues that the token’s utility could offset such risks [1].

Perry’s prediction has drawn attention from the crypto community, with other analysts also expressing optimism about XRP’s potential. Some forecasts suggest that XRP could break above $3.67 and move toward $5 [2]. Others have projected more aggressive targets, with XRP potentially reaching $9 to $15 in the near term and even $27 in the long term [3]. One particularly bold forecast from Pumpius suggests that XRP could hit $1 million per coin based on Ripple’s strategic initiatives [4].

Historically, XRP has performed impressively, surging over 500% in the past year to reach around $2.94 as of early August 2025 [5]. Its price action has shown a strong correlation with Bitcoin, indicating that broader market trends could influence its future trajectory [6]. Nonetheless, Perry’s claim faces significant challenges. Bitcoin currently holds a market cap that is ten to fifteen times larger than XRP’s, and many analysts still consider it highly unlikely that XRP will catch up [1].

Perry, however, is not deterred. He believes the market is underestimating XRP’s potential for adoption and real-world integration, drawing on past skepticism around Bitcoin’s success as a precedent [1]. He also notes that his earlier struggles with holding Bitcoin due to financial pressures have led him to favor assets with tangible utility over speculative investments [1].

While Perry’s outlook remains speculative and diverges from the majority of market consensus, his argument highlights the growing interest in XRP as a functional asset rather than a speculative one. As the debate continues, XRP remains under close observation by investors, with its price targets and strategic developments shaping ongoing market sentiment [6].

Source:

[1] Matthew Perry, YouTube channel, July 26, 2025.

[2] The Economic Times, July 23, 2025.

[3] The Crypto Basic, August 4, 2025.

[4] CoinCentral, July 19, 2025.

[5] AOL.com, August 3, 2025.

[6] Yahoo Finance, August 5, 2025.