After weeks of struggling, Bitcoin is finally making a strong comeback and has now jumped to $85k. But that’s not the biggest news. In a recent interview, Changpeng Zhao, the co-founder and former CEO of Binance, made a jaw-dropping prediction, he believes Bitcoin will eventually hit $1 million!
Bitcoin Could Reach $1 Million
In a recent interview in Pakistan, where he was recently named the strategic advisor for the Pakistan Crypto Council, CZ opened up about the future of crypto, youth adoption, and the role governments might play in the coming years.
From the streets of Lahore to the global stage.@cz_binance sat down with PCC CEO @Bilalbinsaqib to talk crypto regulation, youth empowerment, and Pakistan’s place in the Web3 revolution.
— Pakistan Crypto Council (@cryptocouncilpk) April 11, 2025
During an interview, when asked if Bitcoin could realistically hit $1 million, CZ didn’t hesitate. “Yes, I believe it will happen,” he said. However, he also made it clear that this kind of growth takes time.
He explained that many people want success to happen instantly, but the crypto market is still young. Big things, he said, often take years to grow. “We’re still in the early stages. Good things don’t happen overnight.”
Countries Will Race to Buy Bitcoin
Further into the interview, CZ also predicted a future where countries compete to stock up on Bitcoin. Since the U.S. has already treated Bitcoin as a reserve asset, other countries might follow soon.
He believes that the richest countries will be the first to invest in large amounts of Bitcoin. That move could send Bitcoin’s price soaring, leaving slower adopters struggling to catch up.
Other Experts Predict The Same
CZ isn’t the only one who sees a bright future for Bitcoin. Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Block and former CEO of Twitter, thinks Bitcoin’s market value could cross $20 trillion by 2030. That would push the price to at least $1 million.
Samson Mow, CEO of JAN3, believes Bitcoin might hit that number by 2025, though many think that timeline is a bit too hopeful.
Meanwhile, Cathie Wood of Ark Invest predicts Bitcoin could even reach $1.5 million by the end of this decade.
XRP price has regained momentum in 2025 following major regulatory and a native stablecoin launch. Here’s how far $10,000 worth of XRP could reach by Citi Group’s recent prediction materialises.
Ripple (XRP) holds $2.20 support despite weekend recess
Ripple (XRP) posted resilient price action over the weekend despite thinning market volumes. XRP maintained its crucial $2.20 support level, closing Sunday near $2.25 with a 2.3% daily gain.
According to Coingecko data as of Sunday April 26, XRP’s 24-hour trading trended within tight range between $2.17 and $2.25, reflecting active buying support.
More so, XRP trading volume came in at $3.1 billion, signaling continued institutional and retail interest even during a low-liquidity weekend. XRP’s 7-day performance shows a 9.3% gain, while the monthly chart reflects a 3.0% increase.
Ripple (XRP) Price Action, April 27, 2025 | Source: Coingecko
Notably, XRP has outperformed Bitcoin and Ethereum on several short-term timeframes.
Over the past year, XRP is up an impressive 332.7%, following favorable court rulings and major product rollouts, including the RLUSD stablecoin launched.
The current price trend suggests that XRP has established a steady support above $2.20, as bulls pine for potential continuation toward higher tops in Q2 2025.
Citigroup’s $1.6 Trillion Stablecoin Prediction Positions XRP to Reach $15 by 2030
Citigroup released a landmark report last week forecasting that the global stablecoin market could expand to $1.6 trillion by 2030.
This forecast arrives as stablecoin legislation gains momentum in the U.S., with the Genius Act under review in Congress aiming to establish a clear regulatory framework for dollar-backed digital assets.
Ripple’s strategic launch of RLUSD, its native U.S. dollar stablecoin, positions the company to capitalize on this projected growth. RLUSD directly integrates into Ripple’s payment corridors and liquidity hubs, offering seamless stable-value settlement.
If stablecoins dominate future cross-border payments, as Citigroup expects, XRP’s surrounding ecosystem will see significant network effects.
Government adoption of blockchain falls into two categories: enabling new financial instruments and system modernization. Stablecoins are now major holders of US Treasuries, starting to influence global financial flows. Their growing adoption reflects sustained demand for US dollar-denominated assets. Systems are upgraded by integrating shared ledgers to enhance data synchronization, transparency and efficiency.
Artem Korenyuk, Digital Assets – Client, Citi
The political leaning under Trump has further improved U.S. regulatory stance on digital assets. Increased adoption of RLUSD in global payments may amplify transaction volumes on RippleNet, ultimately driving XRP’s price toward $15 well before the 2030 mark.
Three factors could propel XRP price growth over the next five years:
Institutional Stablecoin Adoption: Ripple’s RLUSD could capture a significant share of future cross-border settlement flows.
Favorable U.S. Crypto Regulation: Regulatory clarity will enable banks, payment providers, and corporations to integrate XRP without fear of enforcement actions.
Ripple expanding Partnerships: Ripple’s ongoing expansion into global payments and international settlements could also boost network transactions and increase organic demand for XRP.
XRP Price Prediction 2040: Here’s How Much $10,000 in XRP Could Grow if It Reaches $15
If XRP reaches $15, the value of a $10,000 investment today would grow substantially. At the current price of $2.25, $10,000 would buy approximately 4,444 XRP tokens. If each token appreciates to $15 by 2040, the total value would be $66,660.
This projection assumes no major dilution from new token issuance and stable macroeconomic conditions supporting digital asset valuations.
Even under conservative scenarios where XRP only partially fulfills its potential, a $10,000 stake today could still outperform traditional equity and bond returns over a fifteen-year horizon.
Long-term investors should monitor Ripple’s expansion of RLUSD usage and adoption in daily payments technologies.
Each of these metrics will be critical in determining whether XRP can transition from a volatile trading asset to a major player in global digital payments by 2030.
Earlier today, RedStone amended the terms of its RED token airdrop without warning, causing Binance to suspend its listing. This caused the price to crash dramatically amidst community feedback, but the project soon responded.
Now, an extra 2% of RED tokens are being airdropped today, and Binance is listing them as normal. The price has rebounded, but community resentment may linger all the same.
RedStone’s native token RED launched today, and Binance was supposed to list it on launch time.
However, the project claimed at the last minute that the airdrop would be smaller than usual, and Binance refused to list the token.
“Due to unexpected and last minute changes by RedStone to the allocation of their community airdrop distribution, the trading start time for RED will be suspended until further notice. RedStone had originally committed to distribute 9.5% of their total supply to the community via airdrop distribution. The project has now lowered this amount to 5% of the total supply,” it read.
Naturally, RedStone’s announcement caused a huge controversy within the community, which was only compounded by Binance.
“The RedStone airdrop situation is a mess. It looks like 95% of users received nothing, despite years of activity— people who spent 1-2+ years engaging with the project were completely ineligible. I’ve never seen a precedent like this. Every launch like this reinforces [that] there is no real transparency in airdrops, and every mistake like this damages the brand,” one user said.
However, after Binance announced the suspension, RedStone addressed the controversy. The firm responded to community feedback, amending its airdrop plan once again.
5% of RED tokens have already been distributed, and the missing 4.5% will be distributed six months after TGE. Today, 2% will be airdropped on top of that.
Following the amendment, Binance reversed its decision and RED rallied back up, reversing previous losses.
According to data from both CoinGecko and CoinMarketCap, RED launched at $0.80 today. While it briefly went up to $0.98 after Binance’s re-listing announcement, it’s yet to hit the dollar mark.
Overall, RedStone’s reputation may suffer as a result of this incident, even though it acted quickly to correct the problem.
