XRP News: Holding 1,000 XRP Could Be Life-Changing, Expert Says

Edward Farina, the founder of Alpha Lions Academy, says that anyone looking to be free financially should hold at least 1,000 XRP. Recently, in a video, Farina elaborated on how XRP would be a game changer in general and can pave its way in the global financial system.

XRP’s Role in Global Finance

XRP looks set to revolutionize the global finance arena with connections to how it could integrate with SWIFT and the derivatives market, Farina said. The derivatives market alone is worth about $1.2 quadrillion per year, and a small part of this market can exponentially boost XRP’s value. 

Underlining that investing in XRP will prove to be a safe bet, Farina emphasised, 

“With not having at least 1,000 XRP it is the definition of insanity.”

Indeed, data on chain indicates that an investor would require 2,503 XRP tokens to be considered in the top 10% of XRP holders. He believes this is a target that today most people can achieve, making it realistic for anyone who wants to take advantage of the future growth of XRP.

XRP and Retirement Planning

Farina also explained how XRP could potentially serve as a retirement tool. He presented an example: if the price of XRP reaches $100, owning 1,000 XRP would yield $100,000—enough for a comfortable retirement in many parts of the world. For those holding larger amounts, like 10,000 XRP, the potential value could reach $1 million.

The required amount of XRP for retirement depends on factors such as location and lifestyle. Farina acknowledged that different regions have varying living costs and financial needs, making it essential for investors to assess their own goals. 

He also recommended that investors focus on long-term growth and consider passive income strategies like real estate investment or lending XRP to banks instead of selling off their holdings.

Increasing Interest in XRP

The daily active addresses (DAA) of XRP show that there appears to be growing interest in XRP. More than 530,000 active XRP addresses had tripled by March 2025, which reflected more investor activity. 

Looming over this surge of engagement is the DC Blockchain Summit that is being held soon, where the future of cryptocurrencies will be discussed, prompting more people to pay attention to XRP.

This increase in activity could be a sign that the market demand for XRP is increasing, and it’s a coin to watch as market interest grows in 2025, too.

Farina Draws Parallels with Bitcoin

Farina compared XRP’s current state to Bitcoin’s early days in his video. Many investors did not believe there would ever be a time when Bitcoin would rise to more than $100,000 when the price was under $500. XRP also has the same opportunity, said Farina. 

He encouraged the investors to be patient and he mentioned that the people who hoard XRP today may have a much stronger stand come tomorrow when the market starts to grow.