As the broader cryptocurrency market gains momentum, XRP has shown moderate growth and now holds the fourth position among digital assets by market capitalization. With a current market cap of approximately $138.97 billion and a price of $2.35 , the question arises: what would it take for XRP to surpass Ethereum and become the second-largest cryptocurrency? Market Conditions and XRP’s Recent Performance XRP has appreciated by nearly 7% in the past week, keeping pace with the market’s upward trend. Bitcoin recently exceeded $100,000, sparking renewed investor interest across various altcoins. XRP’s price increase has brought its valuation closer to overtaking Tether (USDT), which currently holds third place with a market capitalization of $149.76 billion. For XRP to overtake Tether, it must rise by about 8% to $2.56, considering its 58.55 billion token circulating supply. While reclaiming the third position appears feasible in the near term, the XRP community remains focused on a more ambitious goal: overtaking Ethereum. Ethereum Maintains Its Lead Despite XRP’s significant price recovery since late 2024, Ethereum has managed to maintain its position as the second-largest cryptocurrency. Since November 2024, XRP has gained around 385%, peaking at $3.30 in January 2025. However, Ethereum has also experienced notable growth, including a 33% increase over the past week, pushing its price above $2,400 for the first time since March. This has widened the gap between Ethereum’s market cap and XRP’s. Ethereum’s $282 billion market cap means XRP would need to add $152 billion to its market cap to surpass it, requiring a more than twofold price increase. At its present market value of $138.97 billion, XRP trades at $2.35. For its market cap to match Ethereum’s $282 billion, XRP must rise to approximately $4.82, assuming its circulating supply remains constant. This represents a 105% increase from its current price, setting a new all-time high for the asset. We are on twitter, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) July 15, 2023 Analysts’ Expectations and Historical Context Several analysts have previously forecasted a price target of $5 for XRP . In early 2025, technical analyst Dark Defender cited an ABC corrective pattern for predicting a rally to $5 or even $8. Another analyst, Vincent Van Code, made a similar projection in December 2024, though that price level was not reached by February as anticipated. XRP previously ranked as the second-largest cryptocurrency in 2017 but was surpassed by Ethereum during its prolonged underperformance. Reclaiming this spot is uncertain, depending on both XRP’s growth and Ethereum’s future performance. While XRP’s rise to the second position is theoretically possible, it would require a substantial increase in market valuation and investor confidence. A price of $5 is achievable under these conditions, but XRP must maintain upward momentum while Ethereum’s market cap remains relatively stable or grows less rapidly. For now, XRP’s challenge lies in its price trajectory and in outperforming Ethereum’s continued growth. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post XRP Likely Price If It Becomes the Second-Largest Crypto appeared first on Times Tabloid .
