Using 5 Scenarios, Analyst Explains Why $10, $100, and $1,000 XRP Prices Are “Realistic”

A crypto market commentator, “Stellar Rippler,” has presented a comprehensive valuation model to validate long-term price targets of $10, $100, and even $1,000 for XRP. While these targets have frequently been dismissed as unrealistic, the analyst argues they are achievable under certain adoption scenarios grounded in global financial infrastructure and XRP’s technical capabilities.

In a detailed thread published on X, Stellar Rippler outlined five scenarios that could drive XRP’s price substantially. The analysis is rooted in the premise that XRP, designed for efficient cross-border transactions, could become a fundamental component in emerging financial systems as legacy infrastructure evolves or is replaced.

Scenario 1: XRP as a SWIFT Replacement Could Justify $27–$50

The first projection involves XRP capturing a portion of the settlement volume currently handled by SWIFT, the global financial messaging network that facilitates over $5 trillion in daily transactions.

According to the analyst, if XRP were to settle just 10% of these transactions—approximately $500 billion daily—it could drive XRP’s price to between $27 and $50. This estimate is based on liquidity demand and settlement velocity within such a framework.

Scenario 2: Unwinding Nostro/Vostro Capital Could Support $80–$100 XRP

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A second use case centers on pre-funded Nostro and Vostro accounts, where approximately $27 trillion in capital is locked to enable cross-border settlements. The analyst suggests that XRP could be a bridge asset to eliminate the need for such accounts. According to the thread, facilitating even 5% of this total could support a valuation range of $80 to $100 for XRP.

Scenarios 3–5: Banking Licenses, IMF Integration, and Derivatives Settlement

The third scenario involves Ripple potentially obtaining a banking license, giving it direct access to central banks and the global financial system. If Ripple were to build a new financial architecture with XRP at the center, Stellar Rippler believes XRP would be “easily above $100.”

The fourth scenario expands on Ripple’s existing relationships with over 40 central banks and mentions in the IMF and BIS tokenization frameworks. Should XRP be adopted as a standard settlement layer by institutions like the IMF or World Bank, the analyst places the projected price between $250 and $500.

The fifth and most aggressive scenario targets the global derivatives market, valued at roughly $1 quadrillion. The analyst suggests that if the XRP Ledger handles just 0.1% of this market’s settlements, XRP could exceed a price of $1,000.

Current Obstacles and Why These Targets Aren’t Reflected Yet

Despite these bullish forecasts, Stellar Rippler acknowledges that XRP remains far from achieving such valuations due to regulatory uncertainty, market suppression, and institutional hesitation. “These projections remain far-fetched due to lawsuits, suppression, and ‘confusion,’” the analyst noted, attributing XRP’s stagnation to external factors slowing adoption until the traditional financial system is ready.

Currently trading near $2, XRP would require a market capitalization of about $582 billion to reach $10—a figure the analyst describes as “ridiculously achievable.” In contrast, a $1,000 price would imply a $55 trillion market cap, a scenario even the analyst concedes is speculative.

Still, the argument is that while Bitcoin’s rise was largely driven by belief, XRP’s future value could be derived from tangible use and integration. As stated in the thread, “Bitcoin went from pennies to $100K+ on narrative alone, XRP has real-world utility, banking ties, regulatory positioning, and tech light-years ahead….”

By grounding these targets in utility-based scenarios rather than hype, Stellar Rippler challenges the dismissive attitude toward high-end XRP valuations, reframing the asset as a candidate for serious institutional use rather than a speculative token.

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