XRPXRP / TetherUSBINANCE:XRPUSDTShavyfxhubRipple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse has made bold statements in 2025 about XRP’s potential to disrupt and capture a significant share of SWIFT’s cross-border payments market. Here are the key points: Ripple’s Ambition vs. SWIFT Goal: Ripple aims to capture up to 14% of SWIFT’s current cross-border payment volume within five years. SWIFT currently handles over $5 trillion daily in money transfers and more than 45 million financial messages. Focus on Liquidity, Not Just Messaging: Garlinghouse emphasizes that SWIFT’s traditional strength is in messaging between banks, but the real value lies in liquidity—the actual movement of funds. Ripple’s blockchain-based XRP Ledger offers both messaging and instant liquidity, enabling faster and cheaper cross-border transfers. XRP as a Bridge Currency: XRP facilitates instant currency conversions, reducing the need for banks to hold large foreign currency reserves in multiple countries, freeing up capital and improving efficiency. Why XRP Could Gain Market Share Speed and Cost: XRP transactions settle within 3–5 seconds and cost less than a cent, compared to SWIFT transfers that can take days and cost $20–$50 per transaction. Central Bank and Institutional Interest: Several central banks are reportedly studying Ripple’s network alongside SWIFT’s systems in pilot programs, signaling growing institutional acceptance. Blockchain Integration: Ripple is launching an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible sidechain on the XRP Ledger, expanding its ecosystem and utility for decentralized applications, which could enhance adoption. Legal Clarity: Following the SEC’s dismissal of remaining claims against Ripple in mid-2025, XRP’s legal status as not being a security has boosted confidence among investors and institutions. Potential Impact on XRP Price Experts suggest that if XRP captures a significant portion of SWIFT’s liquidity layer, its price could rise substantially, potentially reaching three-digit levels in USD. Current XRP price is around $2.25–$2.92, up over 300% since late 2024, but many analysts believe it remains undervalued relative to its utility and potential market share. Summary AspectDetails SWIFT Daily Volume$5 trillion+ in cross-border payments Ripple’s Target Market ShareUp to 14% within 5 years XRP’s RoleBridge currency providing instant liquidity Transaction Speed & Cost3–5 seconds,