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Is XRP Really Undervalued? Deep Dive Into the Price and Market Cap Potential

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Mustafa Mulla

XRP, currently battling to maintain the $0.57 mark, is considered by many as an undervalued token in the cryptocurrency market. The big question circulating: What if XRP could match Ethereum’s substantial $299 billion market cap?

XRP’s Rise and Fall

XRP once stood as the second-largest cryptocurrency after Bitcoin and held its position until Ethereum surged in 2016. The battle for supremacy continued until December 2017, when XRP’s market cap soared to $95.8 billion, surpassing Ethereum’s $70 billion. Ethereum regained the second spot, and the battle continued until late 2019.

The SEC lawsuit in December 2020 cast a shadow, impacting XRP’s standing. Despite Ethereum hitting $575 billion during the November 2021 bull run, XRP lagged at $60 billion. Now, it sits at the sixth spot among crypto assets, valued at $28.5 billion.

Losing ground to Binance Coin (BNB), Tether (USDT), and Solana (SOL), XRP faces challenges. Formerly a rival to Ethereum, it now strives for relevance. Analysts speculate on a potential XRP comeback, but uncertainties persist.

Projected XRP Prices

If XRP were to mirror Ethereum’s market cap at $299 billion, each XRP coin could be valued at $5.53. A staggering 957% surge from its current $0.5727, this hypothetical price would rewrite the token’s narrative, marking a new all-time high.

Dreaming big, if XRP reached a $1 trillion market cap like Bitcoin, its potential price could be around $18 per coin. A bold move, this scenario hints at substantial growth for the resilient token.

Looking Ahead

While these projections are speculative, they fuel discussions about XRP’s potential and its ability to reclaim a more prominent position in the cryptocurrency market.

Can XRP rise again, reclaiming its historical glory, and find a lasting place in the crypto realm? Keep an eye on this space.

Mustafa Mulla

Mustafa has been writing about Blockchain and crypto since many years. He has previous trading experience and has been working in the Fintech industry since 2017.

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