Market analysts have done that often discussed the wealth-building potential of XRPand a recent statement from a crypto expert has reignited this conversation. According to Austin, owning 10,000 of the altcoin could position investors well ahead of the earnings curve, underscoring his confidence in the cryptocurrency’s long-term growth potential.
What owning 10,000 XRP means for investors
Crypto expert and maxi, Austin (@Austin_XRPL), recently caused a stir on X by to report that owning 10,000 XRP essentially makes an investor ‘pre-rich’. His statement highlights the token’s significant growth in recent years and the potential for further gains in the long term.
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Notably, the altcoin’s price has seen notable gains in recent years, especially since then explosive increase in 2024. At the time, the token skyrocketed from $0.5 to over $2. breaking the almost seven-year downward trend. In 2025, the price approached its all-time high, peaking at almost $3.6. During that rally, market analysts attributed the rise to several factors, including the token’s clarity following Ripple’s victory at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the hype surrounding XRP ETFs.
Because of these developments, many analysts, including Austin, remain confident in XRP’s long-term prospects. As a longtime proponent of XRP, Austin often emphasizes that owning the altcoin could become a life-changing decision for investors. In one of his posts on
In other posts, Austin has pointed out that XRP is positioned at the center of the new global financial system. He declared that instead of worrying about whether the price can reach $5, investors should focus on the rails, which he believes could push its value much higher over time.
Plus, Austin has expressed strong bullish support for Ripple’s recent banking license. He said this achievement “changes everything” and could transform the crypto company into a regulated financial institution. He also stated that when this happens, the token would no longer be mere ‘speculation’ but would turn into an ‘infrastructure’.
Analyst Says It Will Create More Millionaires Than Bitcoin
In a separate X post, Austin boldly declared that the altcoin has the potential to make more millionaires than Bitcoin ever did. Bitcoin, which started with just a few cents after its inception, eventually rose above $60,000 in 2021, creating hundreds of millionaires along the way.
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XRP started below $0.01 and also grew dramatically, reaching a level of $0.01 ATH of $3.84 in 2018. Although the price during the legal battle with the SECthe sign still remained strong over the years. If the momentum continues and even hits the ambitious forecasts some analysts are predicting, such as a $10,000 increase, it could create significant wealth for long-term investors. However, whether it will surpass Bitcoin in making millionaires remains to be seen.
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