XRP holders are closely monitoring new projections that suggest the token may gradually disappear from major cryptocurrency exchanges. This follows a recent statement by Edoardo Farina, founder of Alpha Lions Academy, who has outlined a specific timeline for when XRP could become scarce on trading platforms.
According to Farina, the availability of XRP on exchanges may shrink significantly by 2030. He predicts a supply shock may occur soon, making it more difficult for people to use the token. The regulator sounded this warning when XRP’s price did not match that of other key crypto assets.
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XMR soared to $3.30 in January 2025 yet has struggled to hold on to that momentum since then. Shares of this company are priced under $2 at the moment, and while other top cryptos, including Bitcoin, are rising, this only increases concern among XRP investors.
In Farina’s opinion, a constant drop in XRP kept stored on exchanges led to his conclusion on its future. In addition, CryptoQuant records show that Binance’s XRP reserves fell by over 180 million between mid-January and now. In January, the reserves consisted of 3.040 billion tokens, but that number has now fallen to around 2.857 billion.
After XRP reached its peak price in January, investors began trading their holdings on exchanges to make money. More funds are taken from centralized exchanges than added, lowering the supply of trading assets.
Analysts Draw Parallels Between XRP and Bitcoin’s Supply Pressure
Crypto analyst EgyHash also pointed to this development, noting that current exchange reserves are the lowest seen since July 2024. While the percentage drop may appear moderate, it reflects a consistent pattern that could intensify over time.
Comparisons have been made between how XRP is being introduced and how Bitcoin was in the early days. Institutional reasons for fewer tokens available led to Bitcoin’s price jump. XRP may behave like Bitcoin, mainly because transactions to burn Ripple tokens are being carried out, resulting in less supply.
The research firm Sistine Research earlier predicted that the price of XRP could rise between $33 and $50 because of a reduction in supply and higher demand. Based on Farina’s prediction, XRP could be much harder to trade on exchanges over the next five years.
As exchange reserves continue to decline, the possibility of XRP exiting public trading platforms appears more likely. The year 2030 is considered necessary for investors, as it could change how XRP functions in the crypto space.
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