Altan Tutar, who co-founded MoreMarkets and previously worked as an engineer at the NEAR Foundation, recently reflected on his interactions with the XRP community and their lofty price forecasts. Speaking on The Rollup podcast, he highlighted how deeply committed many XRP holders are to the idea that the token could one day reach $10,000.
Tutar said he explored several XRP-dedicated YouTube channels and even went to the XRP Las Vegas gathering. He described the community as unusually passionate and highly organized.
“There are people who almost believe in it like a religion,” he said. “It’s an amazing marketing machine… I’ve never seen anything like this in any other community.”
For anyone following BTC news today, such dedication might remind them of Bitcoin’s early days. Tutar noted that while he doesn’t personally endorse the $10,000 price target, he understands why some XRP supporters find it plausible, given how Bitcoin defied expectations in the past.
Skepticism and Price Realities
Podcast host Andy strongly disagreed. He called the $10,000 prediction a fantasy, saying even $100 seems out of reach for XRP.
“XRP is not going to $10,000,” he stated firmly. “$10 is already a stretch.”
XRP has not broken its all-time high in almost eight years. In comparison, Bitcoin is now trading above $107,000, having grown by over 220 million percent from its early lows. XRP, by contrast, has risen about 74,605% from its bottom to its current price of $2.09.
To hit $10,000, XRP would need to grow by another 478,368%. For many analysts, that’s an unrealistic leap. Still, this hasn’t stopped some from believing history could repeat itself, just as it did for Bitcoin.
MoreMarkets Builds Where Conviction Runs Deep
This debate isn’t new in cryptocurrency news circles. What makes XRP stand out is its unique investor behavior. Unlike many other tokens, XRP doesn’t offer staking or yield rewards. Tutar pointed out that holders aren’t earning passive income.
“You’re not making returns through yield,” he explained. “The value comes from a shared belief within the community that one day it will surge in price.”
That kind of belief, he added, has shaped how MoreMarkets plans to grow. The company will start by engaging with the XRP community before moving into assets such as Stellar (XLM) and NEAR. These are seen as under-activated, but potentially valuable.
“We’re in regular communication with them,” Tutar said. “We also collaborate frequently with prominent XRP influencers for marketing efforts.”
The XRP community has also shown resilience during Ripple’s ongoing legal battle with the U.S. SEC. Rather than weakening, their support has only grown stronger over time.
For Tutar, this loyalty is more than hype. It represents an opportunity to tap into a user base that’s highly motivated and engaged, something valuable for any crypto business looking to scale.
While most experts see XRP’s $10,000 target as unrealistic, the strength of its community is undeniable. Whether or not the price dream comes true, the conviction behind it remains a powerful force in the crypto world.
