XRP News Today: XRP Could Hit $1 Million If It Becomes Global Tokenized Economy Bridge Asset

A prominent crypto analyst known as Pumpius has sparked widespread discussion by forecasting that XRP could one day trade at $1 million per coin. The prediction is based on the assumption that XRP will become the primary bridge asset in a fully tokenized global economy valued at up to $1 quadrillion [1]. This bold projection comes as Ripple continues to expand its network, including rolling out major upgrades and initiating real-world asset tokenization projects, such as a government-backed real estate token pilot in Colombia [1].

According to Pumpius, the XRP Ledger’s fast settlement times—three to five seconds—and its native support for multi-asset transfers and automated market makers make it a strong candidate to facilitate value movement across a vast tokenized economy [1]. The expert further argues that XRP's limited supply, with much of its 100 billion tokens already locked or burned, could drive up value if demand surges [1].

The theory is that as traditional assets like real estate, stocks, bonds, and commodities move onto blockchains, XRP could serve as the intermediary for value exchange. Pumpius estimates that tokenization could eventually encompass $300 trillion in real estate, $100 trillion in stocks, and over $100 trillion in bonds, among other assets [1]. If XRP captures even a small fraction of daily transaction flows within such an ecosystem, the resulting demand could theoretically justify a $1 million valuation [1].

However, this scenario is not without significant hurdles. Regulatory uncertainty remains a major challenge, and while Ripple has secured partnerships with regulated firms and committed $100 million to tokenizing carbon markets, widespread adoption by traditional financial institutions is still uncertain [1]. Additionally, the XRP’s role as a settlement asset—rather than a store of value—suggests that its market capitalization might not directly reflect the full value of the tokenized economy [1].

Market skepticism persists, but Pumpius counters that radical price targets have been realized before, citing the early days of the internet as an example where skepticism gave way to explosive growth [1]. While XRP has gained attention from large investors who have added over $60 million in the token to their portfolios [2], its current price remains near $2, far from the projected $1 million [1]. Analysts caution that the path to such a valuation would require not only technological adoption but also macroeconomic stability and regulatory clarity [2].

The debate over XRP’s future highlights a broader conversation about the role of cryptocurrencies in the global financial system. While some view them as speculative fads, others see them as the foundation of a new financial infrastructure. Whether XRP will ever hit seven figures or simply trade at a more modest price remains an open question [1].

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[1] https://www.newsbtc.com/altcoin/crypto-fantasy-or-future-expert-predicts-xrp-will-hit-1-million/

[2] https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-8-1016389-20250806