Cameron Scrubs, founder of Tradeship University, has added his voice to a growing group of market commentators making bold projections for 0 a recent post on X, Scrubs predicted that by the end of the decade, XRP will surpass both Bitcoin and Ethereum to become the world’s leading cryptocurrency by market 1 present, XRP represents about 4.4% of the global crypto market, while Bitcoin dominates with nearly 60%. For XRP to achieve the scenario Scrubs describes, its share would need to expand dramatically, pushing it past the two largest digital assets within the next five 2 the Feasibility The gap between XRP and Bitcoin remains 3 currently holds a market capitalization exceeding $2.36 trillion, compared to XRP’s $177 4 $2.2 trillion difference highlights the steep climb XRP would 5 on today’s figures, XRP would need to appreciate more than thirteen times its current value, trading at approximately $39, to reach parity with Bitcoin’s existing 6 Will Be #1 in terms of Market Cap by 2030 I’m leaving it all on the 7 and Ethereum will be second to XRP. — Cameron Scrubs (@imcameronscrubs) October 1, 2025 However, this estimate assumes Bitcoin does not grow further, which many analysts believe is 8 influential figures in the industry, including executives from Coinbase, Cardano, BitMEX, and Telegram, have suggested Bitcoin could approach $1 million by 9 those forecasts materialize, Bitcoin’s valuation could exceed $20 10 XRP to match such a level, it would require a price above $335, a target that even many XRP supporters consider improbable within the decade.
Scrubs’ optimism is not 11 advocate Coach JV made a similar claim that XRP would eventually surpass Bitcoin. Still, other market voices urge 12 Ben Armstrong, also known as BitBoy, has argued that while XRP may see significant appreciation, Bitcoin’s dominance rests on its decentralized 13 his view, XRP’s efficiency in transaction processing makes it an attractive asset, but Ripple’s large token holdings, estimated at more than 40% of supply, continue to raise centralization 14 are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 From Armstrong’s perspective, XRP could close the gap with Bitcoin but is unlikely to replace it at the top of the market.
Instead, he sees XRP securing a stronger position by 2030 while Bitcoin maintains its 15 Growth Drivers for XRP Despite skepticism, some industry watchers point to several factors that could drive XRP’s expansion in the coming 16 institutions and payment providers are already exploring XRP’s use in cross-border settlement, citing its transaction speeds of around seven seconds. Large-scale adoption in this area could provide meaningful demand for the 17 addition, upcoming developments such as the anticipated Ripple initial public offering and the introduction of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) backed by XRP are seen as potential catalysts for wider institutional 18 Cameron Scrubs envisions XRP surpassing Bitcoin and Ethereum by 2030, the data shows this outcome would be 19 enormous market cap gap, coupled with Bitcoin’s projected growth, makes such a shift unlikely within the next five years.
However, developments such as institutional adoption, ETF approvals, and Ripple’s potential IPO could still elevate XRP’s role in the 20 if it does not become the number-one cryptocurrency, XRP has the potential to secure a far greater share of the market than it holds 21 : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial 22 views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s 23 are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment 24 action taken by the reader is strictly at their own 25 Tabloid is not responsible for any financial 26 us on Twitter , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News
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