XRP сould overtake Ethereum in market cap by end of year
XRP may flip Ethereum in 2025, expert predicts.
In a bold forecast gaining traction within crypto circles, John Deaton, founder of CryptoLawUS and Ripple's legal representative in the case against the SEC, has predicted that XRP could surpass Ethereum in market capitalization before the end of 2025.
Deaton’s view is now being echoed more widely as institutional interest in XRP gains momentum.
A Turning Point for XRP?
Deaton pointed to several factors supporting his prediction, notably the launch of the 2x XRP ETF (XXRP), which recorded $5 million in first-day trading volume. While this may seem modest by broader ETF standards, it places the fund in the top 5 of ETF launches historically.
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It's worth noting that the 2x Solana ETF's volume was only a quarter of XXRP's volume. In addition, institutional interest in XRP is growing after the clarification of the SEC case.
Deaton argues that Ethereum’s lead in market capitalization is smaller than many assume, especially considering XRP’s improved regulatory outlook following its partial legal win over the SEC. The debut of leveraged institutional products like XXRP may signal that XRP is entering a new era of institutional adoption.
Market implications
While the broader crypto community remains divided on XRP’s long-term positioning, Deaton’s remarks spotlight increasing sentiment that XRP is no longer a retail-only asset.
If capital continues to flow into XRP products and Ethereum faces persistent fee and scaling issues, the flippening Deaton envisions may not be far-fetched.
In addition, Ripple is calling on the UK to speed up regulation of cryptocurrencies.
