**Gold Becomes First Asset to Surpass $30 Trillion Market Cap: What If XRP Reached This Milestone?**
*Written by Sam Wisdom Raphael | Follow TheCryptoBasic*
Gold recently made history by becoming the first asset in the world to surpass a $30 trillion market cap. This achievement has sparked an interesting discussion about how much XRP could rise if it were to attain a similar milestone.
While the crypto market has experienced a downturn over the past few weeks, gold has held its ground, reaffirming its reputation as a hedge against financial instability. The total crypto market cap has fallen from a peak of $4.27 trillion on October 6 to around $3.59 trillion, shedding approximately $680 billion during this period.
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### Gold Hits $30 Trillion Market Cap
This bearish trend in crypto aligns with ongoing tariff tensions between China and the U.S., compounded by the historical October 10 crypto market crash. Meanwhile, gold has gained momentum, hitting record highs at $4,330 per ounce on October 16, which pushed its market cap to $30.1 trillion.
After a brief correction, gold’s price surged again, reaching $4,379 per ounce and pushing its market cap to a new high of $30.45 trillion. While it has since dipped below the $30 trillion mark, currently sitting at around $29.674 trillion, gold’s resilience continues to be noteworthy.
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### XRP and Gold: A Common Comparison
The XRP community often draws parallels between gold and XRP, suggesting both share certain properties. Back in March, market commentator Zach Rector described XRP as both a commodity and a currency—much like gold—referencing statements from Ripple CTO David Schwartz.
Some enthusiasts believe XRP could be trailing gold’s price action, which might propel the altcoin to new heights. This raises the question: how high could XRP rise if it matched gold’s $30 trillion market cap?
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### XRP’s Potential Price at a $30 Trillion Market Cap
Currently, XRP trades at around $2.35, with a market cap near $141 billion, based on its circulating supply of roughly 59.97 billion tokens.
To hit the $30 trillion mark, XRP’s market cap would need to increase by an astonishing 21,176%. Considering the total existing supply of approximately 99.9 billion tokens, this would translate to a price of about **$300 per XRP**.
Though this number sounds highly ambitious and unlikely in the near term, some analysts believe it’s possible. For example, Whale Guru, a market commentator, projected that XRP could reach $300 in “the next pump,” with Ethereum potentially hitting $25,000.
Crypto resource Changelly also anticipates that XRP might surpass $300 — but not within this decade. Their forecast suggests XRP could cross that threshold by February 2040, approximately 15 years from now, with a price range between $381 and $452.
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### Disclaimer
This content is informational and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of TheCryptoBasic. Readers are encouraged to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. TheCryptoBasic is not responsible for any financial losses.
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### About the Author
**Sam Wisdom Raphael** is a seasoned crypto news writer and journalist with five years of experience covering blockchain, DeFi, and cryptocurrency developments. His active involvement in the crypto community, combined with deep industry knowledge, allows him to produce clear price analyses and explain technical blockchain concepts effectively.
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