Cryptocurrency Strategist Says XRP Will Reach $100 by 2028 on Tokenization Boom

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XRP is drawing market attention following a bold analysis suggesting the token could enter triple-digit price territory through the combination of institutional asset tokenization and regulated market infrastructure.

According to NewsBTC on February 17 (local time), crypto strategist Jake Claver detailed a so-called domino theory for XRP reaching $100 in a recent interview. Claver said he concentrated his portfolio on XRP after the 2022 bear market, viewing it not as a mere speculative asset but as an essential intermediary asset within institutional finance. He particularly noted that XRP holders tend to pursue efficient coexistence within a regulated environment rather than the elimination of the banking system.

The core prerequisite for reaching $100, according to Claver, is the full-scale expansion of asset tokenization and the securing of on-chain liquidity. While major financial institutions have outlined plans to tokenize various asset classes by the end of 2028, he argued that real value will only emerge when liquidity capable of handling large-scale transactions, similar to stock markets, is in place. In this process, the XRP Ledger, which integrates custody and identity verification functions, is expected to serve as the backbone for stablecoin issuance and trading of tokenized assets.

Once liquidity is secured, XRP is projected to generate explosive demand as it is used as a bridge currency for tokenized assets such as stocks and real estate within a regulated environment. Claver emphasized that once institutional infrastructure is established, XRP will function as the plumbing of regulated markets. In particular, he forecast that stablecoins issued on the XRP Ledger utilizing XRP as an intermediary asset would become a powerful engine for price appreciation.

On the supply side, Claver analyzed that the strong holding tendency of the community could accelerate price pressure. He pointed out that long-term holders confident in significantly higher prices are refraining from selling, leading to a sharp reduction in circulating supply available for actual trading. If large-scale institutional demand converges under such supply constraints, the fixed structure of 100 billion XRP could act as a driver pushing prices to astronomical levels.

Addressing his recent inaccurate price prediction, Claver returned XRP to those who won bets against him, reaffirming his conviction in his analysis. He also advised that tax planning and asset management should accompany any substantial gains. XRP is currently trading around $1.47, and the successful establishment of institutional financial infrastructure is expected to be the key variable in determining whether Claver’s scenario can materialize.

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