Here’s the Path to $2,500 XRP, Explained by a Top CEO

Jake Claver, CEO of Digital Ascension Group, recently shared his insights on what would need to happen for XRP to reach a $2,500 price per coin.

He explained the key macroeconomic factors and the unique properties of XRP that, in his view, justify such four-digit figures for an asset currently trading at around $3.

Supply and Demand Will Drive Value

According to Claver, no magic switch can push XRP to astronomical prices overnight. Rather, a combination of global macroeconomic events must align for a “supply shock” to occur. He expects this supposed supply shock to drive the price upward.

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“There are actually global macroeconomic events that need to play out for that supply shock to take place,” Claver said.

While many investors focus on total market capitalization, Claver emphasizes that the true driver of XRP’s value lies in the available supply. He attempts to dismiss the popular criticism surrounding ambitious price targets. 

For context, a $2,500 price per XRP would imply an approximate market cap of $149 trillion for XRP alone. This figure exceeds the combined valuation of the global stock market. 

Given the scale, many consider such multi-trillion-dollar figures for XRP unrealistic. However, some XRP proponents like Claver do not share that perspective.

To him, market cap is irrelevant. He claims the real driver of value is the actual supply available for purchase. 

Fixed Supply Strengthens the Case

Another factor supporting the narrative for a massive XRP price surge is its fixed supply. Unlike many other cryptocurrencies, XRP cannot be endlessly minted, making it a unique asset.

Originally minted in 2012, the total supply of XRP was capped at 100 billion. Claver notes that this supply is locked in a “black-holed” account, meaning no one has access to it or the ability to create more.

“There’s no way to mint more XRP. Nobody can freeze it. Its cap is 100 billion tokens,” Claver pointed out.

“Deflationary Asset Like No Other”

Furthermore, Claver claims that around 5,000 XRP are burned every single day through transactions, enforcing a deflationary model. “It’s literally the only deflationary asset besides, like, uranium on the planet,” he said.

As more XRP is burned over time, Claver believes this growing scarcity could significantly boost its value.

Will XRP Ever Reach $2,500?

Essentially, Claver is confident that XRP can reach a $2,500 price per coin, which would require a growth of approximately 83,233%. He believes that a combination of major global macroeconomic shifts, increasing demand, and a low amount of XRP available for purchase will make it possible.

This isn’t the first time Claver has made such a bold price forecast for XRP. In July, on The Good Morning Crypto show, he stated that XRP could hit $1,500–$2,000 by January 1, 2026, if certain global and market events align.

His forecast hinges on factors such as:

• The unwinding of the reverse carry trade
• Potential regulatory actions against Tether
• Fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein case is possibly affecting crypto markets

In such scenarios, Claver believes XRP could emerge as a safe-haven asset.

He also referenced the Shane Ellis theory, which suggests that exchange liquidity issues could trigger a sudden XRP price spike. 

Additionally, Claver highlighted XRP’s real-time settlement capabilities as vital during financial crises when traditional systems are offline, such as on weekends and holidays.

Finally, he pointed to DTCC and R3’s Project ION as a system that could benefit from XRP as a neutral, liquid bridge asset. Rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, he added, could further accelerate XRP adoption.

A Word of Caution

Despite all these factors, the hope of XRP reaching $2,000 as early as 2026 remains highly speculative. Critics have warned investors not to place too much significance on such predictions, particularly given their aggressive short timeline.