Crypto enthusiast Dawgs (@JWhiskey47) recently sparked debate on X by comparing Ripple’s escrowed XRP holdings to the U.S. national debt. He shared two key financial figures: the U.S. national debt exceeding $36.2 trillion as of early 2025 and Ripple’s escrow balance of 37.4 billion XRP.
Dawgs suggested that if XRP were to reach $1,000 per token, its escrow value would surpass the national debt, raising the question of whether Ripple could help pay it off.
“Do you see what’s about to happen?” he asked, implying that an increase in XRP’s price could have massive implications. He even speculated about a potential handover of escrow to the U.S. President—a topic that has been heavily discussed since Donald Trump announced the U.S. strategic crypto reserve.
How much XRP is @Ripple holding in escrow? 37.4 Bil
What is the US National Debt? 36.2 Tril
What is 37.4 Bil x $1,000? 37 Tril
Do you see what’s about to happen? Is Ripple handing the escrow over to POTUS? #XRP #XRPL #XRPHolders pic.twitter.com/BPOswIyLt3
— Dawgs🇺🇸 (@JWhiskey47) March 3, 2025
Community Reactions and Price Speculations
The post quickly drew responses, with one commenter asking, “Why not make it worth more than $1,000? Why stop at paying off the debt?” Dawgs agreed, stating, “Agreed. I was just showing how a Trump Pump to 1K could pay off US debt.”
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However, another user pointed out a potential flaw in the theory. Ripple has indicated it plans to keep 25 billion XRP from the escrow, reducing the amount available for such a transaction to only 12 billion XRP.
Dawgs responded by recalculating the scenario. He suggested that if only 12 billion XRP were available, its price would need to rise to around $3,000 per token to clear the U.S. debt. This led to further speculation on whether such a valuation was even possible.
The Reality of a $1,000+ XRP
Other prominent voices in the crypto space have suggested that Ripple’s escrowed XRP can pay off the U.S. national debt, but it remains largely speculative. It reflects the optimism of some XRP supporters who believe in the asset’s potential for massive price appreciation.
However, achieving a price of $1,000 or $3,000 per XRP would require drastic changes in global financial markets, regulatory clarity, and widespread adoption.
Additionally, even if XRP reached those valuations, Ripple has not indicated any intention to use its escrow in this manner. The escrow system was designed to ensure a controlled release of XRP, preventing market manipulation and maintaining liquidity.
While projections show how XRP can reach $1,000, this target remains far off, and XRP’s future remains tied to market forces, adoption, and regulation.
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