Meanwhile, cryptocurrency researcher Andreessen also weighed in on the discussion, comparing the potential of Ripple (XRP) to Bitcoin. He noted that if Bitcoin can reach $1 million, then a target price of $1,000 for Ripple shouldn't be overlooked. Currently, Bitcoin is trading at around $115,500, with a market capitalization of approximately $2.3 trillion. Ripple, trading at $2.94, has a market capitalization of $174 billion, ranking third globally. Andreessen's view is that if market sentiment and adoption can propel Bitcoin this far, then there's no reason Ripple can't follow a similar path. Meanwhile, Bitcoin would only need to increase tenfold from its current price to reach $1 million. This would bring its market capitalization close to $21 trillion, still lower than the world's most valuable asset, gold, which has a market capitalization of $22 trillion. On the other hand, XRP would need to rise by more than 33,200% from its current level to reach $1,000, at which point its market capitalization would reach $59 trillion, exceeding the combined market capitalizations of gold, Bitcoin, Apple, Nvidia, and Microsoft. Critics consider this forecast unrealistic, as such a price would place XRP above other globally valuable assets. Notably, some industry leaders predicting XRP will reach $1,000 have set timelines ranging from 2026 to 2035. Meanwhile, many believe Bitcoin will reach $1 million.