A new debate has erupted in the cryptocurrency space following a recent post from Amonyx (@amonbuy) on X, in which a well-known cryptocurrency figure, Ben Armstrong, commonly known as BitBoy, claimed that XRP would soon surpass Bitcoin.
This brief but direct statement has triggered backlash from both XRP supporters and Bitcoin maximalists.
In the uploaded video, BitBoy confidently asserts that XRP has a good chance of beating Bitcoin's leading position in the market. While this is not the first time Armstrong has supported XRP, his current assertion has caused a stir in the market as many believe XRP is gaining new momentum.
By 2025, XRP has performed well and is ranked as the fourth-largest cryptocurrency, recording significant gains since this year and surpassing Ethereum in some metrics, raising speculation about whether it could increase its ranking.
Currently, Bitcoin has a market capitalization of $2.14 trillion and XRP has a market capitalization of $129.08 billion. The gap remains large, but the momentum of XRP holders is increasing.
BitBoy and others cite the efficiency and practicality of XRP as one of its strengths. It supports low transaction costs and high-speed transactions, and instead of proof of work, it has a consensus mechanism that can scale and consumes less energy than Bitcoin.
All these capabilities have attracted the attention of banking systems and payment companies wanting to make cross-border payments more efficiently.
The Utility and Performance of XRP Boosts Confidence Among Investors
Additionally, the legal clarity surrounding Ripple and XRP has further boosted confidence among institutional investors. Advocates argue that this legal advantage, combined with the use of XRP in the financial sector, will position it for long-term growth.
There are mixed reactions to BitBoy's comments. Some describe this prediction as unrealistic, while others note that XRP's 490 percent increase since 2022 is a sign that this cryptocurrency should not be overlooked.
In comparison, Bitcoin has only recorded modest gains over the same period, leading some to wonder if XRP can still close the gap.
Armstrong has promoted XRP over time, and his recent prediction has continued the debate. Many are waiting to see if institutional adoption of XRP and further legal developments will help it rise in rank.
Recent comments from BitBoy have once again brought XRP back into the spotlight of cryptocurrency. It remains unclear whether it can surpass Bitcoin, but the discussion shows that the market is closely monitoring every move of XRP.