- Ripple and BCG predict the tokenized asset market could reach $18.9 trillion by 2033, positioning XRP for significant growth.
- If XRP captures just 10% of this market, its price could surge to as high as $32.40.
The tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) is poised to redefine global finance—and XRP could be one of its biggest beneficiaries. A recent joint report by Ripple and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) projects that the tokenized asset market could soar to $18.9 trillion by 2033, opening the door to massive opportunities for digital assets like XRP.
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Tokenization involves converting physical or traditional financial assets—like real estate or bonds—into digital tokens on a blockchain. This enables faster transactions, lower costs, and greater accessibility. The Ripple-BCG report anticipates tokenization to evolve from simple financial instruments to more complex, traditionally illiquid assets, including property and private equity.
Major institutions are already laying the groundwork. BlackRock, JPMorgan, and Fidelity have all entered the space, and Ripple is rapidly positioning itself as a central player. Its 2023 acquisition of Swiss-based Metaco significantly bolstered Ripple’s custody and tokenization infrastructure.
According to Ripple CTO David Schwartz, the XRP Ledger (XRPL) offers the speed, scalability, and low-cost transactions needed to support institutional-grade tokenization. He has long maintained that XRP’s design makes it ideal for this kind of widespread adoption.
The question now is: what could this mean for XRP’s price?
If XRP were to capture just 10% of the $18.9 trillion tokenization market, its implied valuation would hit $1.89 trillion. With XRP’s total maximum supply of 100 billion tokens, that would peg its price at $18.90. But if the calculation is based on the current circulating supply of around 58.27 billion tokens, XRP could soar to $32.40—over 1,600% higher than its current price of $1.83.
While there are no guarantees in crypto, the growing institutional embrace of tokenization—and Ripple’s strategic positioning—paint a bullish long-term picture for XRP. If the tokenization wave hits as projected, XRP holders could be in for a very rewarding ride.