A recent statement by Levi of Crypto Crusaders regarding a hypothetical scenario where XRP hits $10,000 has sparked discussion within the community. He suggested that 50 million XRP would be needed to surpass Elon Musk's wealth. Let's take a closer look at this.
Elon Musk’s Net Worth as the Benchmark
As of August 1, 2025, Forbes places Elon Musk’s net worth at approximately $401.2 billion, serving as a reference point to determine how much XRP would be needed to exceed his fortune at a $10,000 valuation per coin.
XRP Supply and Market Capitalization Implications
XRP’s current circulating supply is roughly 59.3 billion tokens, with a maximum total supply of 100 billion. At a hypothetical price of $10,000 per token, the market capitalization would surge to around $593 trillion. On a fully diluted basis, this figure would approach $1 quadrillion, which far exceeds the total global GDP.
Practical Constraints and Liquidity
Even setting aside the implausible market capitalization, acquiring tens of millions of XRP at or near a $10,000 valuation would be virtually impossible in practice. The act of purchasing such a vast quantity would cause extreme market slippage, diminish liquidity, and deter market makers from participating. Furthermore, regular escrow releases from Ripple dynamically inject more XRP into circulation, making the available supply unpredictable.
Levi’s statement that one would need 50 million XRP to be wealthier than Elon Musk if XRP hits $10,000 serves as an intriguing thought experiment. However, when considering updated net worth figures, current XRP supply data, and macroeconomic constraints, it’s clear that this scenario is far from practical financial reality.
