"The XRP versus Bitcoin debate just went viral. Crypto influencer Bird claims that by year-end, 5,000 XRP ( ) could be worth 1 Bitcoin ( CRYPTO: BTC)-implying an XRP $18.40 target that would represent nearly 800% upside from current levels. The bold forecast has ignited fierce debate about whether XRP outperforms Bitcoin in the coming months. With the altcoin season momentum building, the timing couldn't be more provocative."
"The Math: XRP Price Needs 794% Gains to Hit $18.40 The math behind Bird's prediction is straightforward.. In early January 2026, the XRP/BTC ratio traded at approximately 0.00002235. For the target of 5,000 XRP per Bitcoin to be realized, the ratio must reach 0.0002 BTC per XRP token-a 794% gain at current XRP levels. At Bitcoin's current price of $96,000, the ratio works out to exactly $18.40 per XRP."
Bird predicts that by the end of 2026 the XRP/BTC ratio will reach 1:5,000, meaning 5,000 XRP would equal one Bitcoin. The prediction reflects a belief that XRP is undervalued relative to its utility and adoption potential. Altcoins often lag Bitcoin early in bull runs and then rotate higher, a pattern XRP supporters expect. In early January 2026 the XRP/BTC ratio traded near 0.00002235; reaching 0.0002 BTC per XRP would require roughly a 794% increase. Using a $96,000 Bitcoin price, that ratio corresponds to $18.40 per XRP. The forecast has sparked debate and renewed optimism among XRP holders.
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