The debate over Bitcoin’s long-term dominance continues to evolve as analysts examine whether other digital assets could assume market leadership.
Crypto analyst and investor Xaif recently highlighted a discussion from The XRP Podcast hosted by Paul Barron, where Vandell Aljarrah shared his perspective on how XRP could eventually overtake Bitcoin. His reasoning focused on liquidity, real‑world utility, and the questionable sustainability of Bitcoin’s “store of value” status.
Liquidity and Market Dynamics
Aljarrah explained that all financial markets, including cryptocurrencies, are primarily driven by liquidity. Assets such as Bitcoin and XRP are sensitive to liquidity inflows and outflows, which dictate their short‑term volatility and long‑term value.
He argued that consistent liquidity entering blockchain networks must be supported by real‑world use and adoption for price stability to occur. XRP, with its emphasis on cross‑border settlement and liquidity, aligns closely with this framework of utility‑backed valuation.
Interesting theory how $XRP could take over Bitcoin.
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— Xaif Crypto
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(October 5, 2025)
Reassessing Bitcoin’s Store of Value Narrative
A central part of Aljarrah’s argument questioned Bitcoin’s role as a store of value. He cited a market drop earlier in the year when global yields spiked and crypto prices fell, including Bitcoin’s, while gold prices rose.
This, he suggested, indicates Bitcoin behaves like a risk asset rather than a hedge. He also noted that sixteen years of history is too brief to classify Bitcoin as a reliable store of value, emphasizing that such a status requires consistent performance across decades and regulatory recognition, both of which Bitcoin lacks.
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Institutional and Transparency Concerns
Aljarrah further expressed skepticism about Bitcoin’s origins, suggesting links between intelligence agencies, venture capital, and central banks. Though controversial, the point underlines an ongoing lack of transparency surrounding Bitcoin’s early development, which could hinder its future acceptance by regulators and institutions.
In contrast, XRP’s evolution within a framework of compliance and institutional integration offers a clearer regulatory path. Its partnerships with banks and financial institutions reinforce its position as a practical, utility‑focused asset rather than a purely speculative one.
Utility as the Key Differentiator
Aljarrah concluded that future market leadership will belong to the asset with sustained real‑world use and network adoption. If Bitcoin fails to demonstrate functional utility beyond its current narrative, it could lose ground to assets like XRP, which derive value from practical application and liquidity efficiency.
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