An American businessman has called attention to some audacious XRP price predictions, citing the asset’s potential to complement or replace SWIFT.

American entrepreneur and financial commentator Patrick Bet-David brought new attention to XRP’s long-debated potential to transform global finance. 

XRP Potential to Complement or Replace SWIFT

Speaking on an episode of his widely followed TV program Valuetainment in March, Bet-David highlighted the possibility of XRP overtaking the SWIFT network or handling a portion of its value, a development that could massively increase the crypto asset’s value.

Bet-David pointed out that for individuals not deeply immersed in crypto assets, XRP is still something worth keeping an eye on due to its unique capabilities. He mentioned a hypothetical scenario where the XRPL native token fully replaces the SWIFT financial messaging system and potentially FedNow. 

According to Bet-David, the XRPL, with its ability to settle transactions in three to five seconds at a fraction of a cent, is far superior in speed and cost-efficiency compared to SWIFT, which processes around $5 trillion daily or approximately $1.25 quadrillion annually.

Bet-David Spotlights XRP to $1,000 Forecast

In his analysis, Bet-David discussed what a 10% market share of SWIFT’s volume could look like for XRP. By his calculations, a $125 trillion yearly transaction volume could push XRP’s market cap toward $10 trillion. 

Notably, based on these projections, he speculated that XRP could reach a value of $100 per token. In addition, he acknowledged that some analysts also believe the crypto asset could soar to $1,000 in a scenario where it fully displaces SWIFT. 

The financial commentator admitted that the analysts making these predictions may hold XRP themselves. However, he maintained that the projections present an idea of what could occur if XRP realizes its full potential. 

He also noted that the ongoing lawsuit from the U.S. SEC has been a major obstacle, delaying institutional adoption. However, he believes a favorable resolution could lead to renewed confidence and broader regulatory acceptance, especially in the U.S., which is crucial for mass-scale implementation.

Ripple Executives Champion XRP as a SWIFT Replacement 

Bet-David’s remarks are part of a broader sentiment shared by Ripple executives over recent years. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has long promoted XRP as an alternative to SWIFT. 

In an interview in early April, Garlinghouse highlighted XRP’s error rate of just 0.1%, a contrast to SWIFT’s 6%, and asserted that Ripple’s technology presents a better solution for modern financial transactions. 

Also, speaking to Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo in March, he shared the belief that Ripple could emerge as a viable rival to SWIFT. Garlinghouse cited growing dissatisfaction with outdated banking infrastructure.

Meanwhile, at the World Economic Forum in Davos this April, Eric van Miltenburg, Ripple’s Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, labeled Ripple a modern upgrade, or even a replacement, for SWIFT. He pointed out that Ripple’s system is faster and significantly more affordable.

Even as far back as November 2018, Garlinghouse made bold claims during a Bloomberg interview, predicting Ripple could eventually dominate over SWIFT. Also, in May 2020, Ripple Chairman Chris Larsen suggested that XRP could replace SWIFT during a Block Stars episode.