XRP News Today: XRP’s $50,000 Dream Hinges on CBDCs and Global Liquidity Surge

Ripple’s XRP has once again found itself at the center of a heated long-term price debate following a bold forecast suggesting the token could reach $50,000. The prediction, made public by crypto commentator Levi Rietveld on Sept. 1, 2025, has sparked significant discussion among investors and analysts, particularly in the context of the expanding global interest in central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and evolving macroeconomic conditions [1].

Rietveld’s projection, shared via a video on X (formerly Twitter) with the headline “$50,000 XRP Prediction Shocks Wall Street,” builds on the potential role of XRP as a settlement layer in the emerging CBDC ecosystem. A June 2023 study by the Atlantic Council noted that 130 countries—representing nearly 98% of the global economy—are exploring digital versions of their currencies [1]. This shift, according to Rietveld and supporting analysts, could position XRP’s blockchain—particularly Ripple’s On-Demand Liquidity service—as a key infrastructure for cross-border transactions.

The forecast argues that a global CBDC framework would demand interoperable and neutral assets to facilitate seamless digital currency interactions. XRP, with its fast and low-cost cross-border settlement capabilities, is seen by some as a natural candidate for such a role. One analyst noted that “if governments establish frameworks for digital currency interactions on a global scale, it would not be difficult to establish a set price for XRP” [1]. This implies that XRP could evolve into a de facto bridge asset in the global digital economy.

The discussion also highlights a significant change in macroeconomic conditions since 2021. Since the onset of the global pandemic, trillions of dollars in liquidity have flooded financial markets. By May 2021, Reuters estimated that nearly $27 trillion had been added to the global money supply since early 2020 [1]. This surge in liquidity has broadly inflated asset prices, including those in the crypto space. Supporters of the $50,000 forecast argue that earlier price models—some of which pegged XRP at $25,000 to $37,500 in 2021—have become outdated due to the exponential growth in liquidity.

While the $50,000 price target is framed as a long-term vision rather than a near-term expectation, it has reignited broader discussions on XRP’s potential value in a digitalized monetary system. The analysis outlines three key pillars: the global CBDC boom, XRP as a neutral bridge asset, and the exponential rise in global liquidity [1]. Taken together, these factors are seen as reinforcing a tenfold revision in XRP’s valuation.

Reactions to the forecast have been polarized. Some investors view it as an ambitious thought experiment, while others consider it speculative hype. Critics point to ongoing regulatory uncertainties and XRP’s volatile market behavior as barriers to such a high price target. Despite this, proponents highlight historical parallels in crypto markets, such as Bitcoin’s journey from $100,000-sounding projections in 2017 to near-reach of that level by 2021. The debate continues to highlight how macroeconomic and technological shifts shape investor sentiment in the crypto space.

Source: [1] Forecast Reignites Long-Term Debate on Ripple's XRP Role in CBDC Era (https://zycrypto.com/50000-xrp-price-forecast-reignites-long-term-debate-on-ripples-xrp-role-in-cbdc-era/)