‘Make No Mistake’: XRP Is Bitcoin’s Biggest Rival, Says Pundit
Charles Shrem, a prominent crypto figure, claims XRP could challenge Bitcoin's dominance. He has been bullish on XRP for years and asserts that Bitcoin supporters feel threatened by XRP's potential. XRP experienced a significant rise of over 200% against Bitcoin from November 2024 to January 2025 but subsequently fell by about 30% since February 2025. Bitcoin reached new all-time highs during this period. Shrem highlights online conflicts between Bitcoin maximalists and XRP supporters as evidence of XRP's growing influence. As of now, XRP trades at approximately $2.19 with a market cap of $129.4 billion, requiring a 135% increase to reach $5 and a staggering 1,620% rise to match Bitcoin's market cap of $2.125 trillion. XRP's unique narrative tied to banking and quick payments contrasts with Bitcoin's established position, making its potential ascent noteworthy in the crypto landscape.
