Here's Why XRP Price Must Rise Massively to Power Tokenized Economy

Versan Aljarrah, host of The Black Swan Capitalist, has argued that XRP’s current market value is inadequate to support the growing tokenized financial ecosystem.

Aljarrah’s recent remarks emphasize that if XRP is to facilitate large-scale asset transfers across blockchain networks, especially within the tokenization space, a much higher price is essential to ensure adequate liquidity.

While XRP has long been recognized for its efficiency, offering rapid settlement times, low transaction fees, and high throughput, its role in powering the future of finance goes beyond basic functionality.

According to Aljarrah, value is just as important as performance. In his view, liquidity cannot be sustained unless the asset serving as a bridge has sufficient market capitalization to meet the scale of tokenized asset flows.

@media only screen and (min-width: 0px) and (min-height: 0px) { div[id^="wrapper-sevio-6a57f7be-8f6e-4deb-ae2c-5477f86653a5"]{width:320px;height:100px;} } @media only screen and (min-width: 728px) and (min-height: 0px) { div[id^="wrapper-sevio-6a57f7be-8f6e-4deb-ae2c-5477f86653a5"]{width:728px;height:90px;} }

The Tokenization Market Is Expanding Rapidly

Tokenization, the process of representing real-world assets (RWAs) on-chain, is gaining significant traction in traditional finance. Leading figures such as BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev have highlighted its potential to transform capital markets. Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, has also suggested that the XRP Ledger (XRPL) is well-suited for RWA tokenization.

Recent reports back this enthusiasm with hard numbers. A joint study from Ripple and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) stated that the tokenization market reached $600 billion as of April 2025. Forecasts suggest that this figure could surge to $18.9 trillion by 2033. Meanwhile, Standard Chartered projects a possible $30 trillion valuation by 2034.

Given these projections, Aljarrah asserts that XRP, at its current price level, lacks the necessary capacity to support global liquidity for tokenized markets. He contends that as the volume of tokenized asset transfers grows, XRP’s role as a settlement layer becomes unfeasible unless its market value increases significantly.

XRP’s Fixed Supply and the Need for Price Appreciation

XRP is currently priced at $2.93 with a circulating market capitalization of approximately $174.27 billion. When the total supply of 99 billion tokens is taken into account, the fully diluted valuation stands at roughly $290 billion.

Aljarrah argues that this level of valuation cannot support the liquidity demands of a market that could reach tens of trillions of dollars in total value. Unlike fiat currencies or inflationary digital assets, XRP has a fixed supply. Since additional tokens cannot be issued, the only way for the asset to meet growing demand is through a substantial price increase.

This leads to speculation around future valuation targets. Analysts and members of the XRP community have proposed long-term price projections ranging from $100 to as high as $1,000, based on various adoption scenarios and market expansion estimates.

Community Sentiment and Institutional Interest

There is growing alignment within the XRP community regarding its future role in the global financial system. Many believe that XRP is well-positioned to address inefficiencies in cross-border payments and asset tokenization. Ripple’s transition from On-Demand Liquidity to Ripple Payments reinforces its ambition to support broader financial infrastructure needs.

Additionally, institutional investors are beginning to take notice. Asset manager Bitwise recently referred to XRP as a potentially clean way to gain exposure to the tokenization trend, further strengthening the case for increased adoption.

While XRP possesses strong technical fundamentals for bridging assets across financial networks, its current market valuation is a major limitation in the context of a tokenized global economy.

Without a significant price increase, its ability to meet the liquidity demands of a multi-trillion-dollar market remains constrained. This reinforces calls for price appreciation if XRP is to fulfill its anticipated role in the financial landscape.

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 advised to conduct thorough 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.*