XRP's Sixfold Surge: Can It Overtake Bitcoin and Ethereum?

In the volatile landscape of 2025, the global crypto market witnessed a significant liquidation drive, fueled by macroeconomic developments and trade war fears. However, one digital asset, XRP, managed to buck the trend and consolidate its position as the third-largest crypto asset, trailing only behind Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Since the beginning of the year, XRP has grown by six times, positively impacting its market ranking and sparking optimism among investors about its potential growth.

XRP's meteoric rise has led industry experts to speculate about its future prospects. Some suggest that XRP could potentially overtake BTC and grow into a multi-trillion-dollar asset. In light of this growth, The Crypto Basic presented a hypothetical scenario where XRP commands 50% of the global crypto market. As of writing, the global crypto market is valued at $3.2 trillion, with XRP covering only $156 billion, representing 4.875% of the market cap. To achieve a 50% market share, XRP's valuation would need to reach $1.6 trillion, requiring the token's unit price to reach $27.65.

However, attaining 50% of the market share is a speculative stance. For XRP to reach this milestone, the other half of the market, currently shared by Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, Solana, BNB, and others, would need to experience a drastic crash without affecting XRP. Alternatively, if XRP continues to grow alongside other tokens, it may not be able to command 50% of the market on its own.