Vincent Van Code (@vincent_vancode), a well-known software engineer in the XRP community, recently posed a direct question to his followers, asking, “Which will make you more money? XRP moving up $2 or BTC moving up $20,000?”
While the question appears simple, the reasoning behind it has reignited a deeper conversation around how investors view price growth.
Van Code emphasized the importance of percentage change over absolute price movement, a factor many newer or retail investors often overlook. He pointed out that a $2 increase in XRP’s price represents a roughly 75% gain, while a $20,000 increase in Bitcoin translates to only about a 17% gain.
In terms of potential percentage return, XRP currently offers significantly more upside for investors compared to Bitcoin, despite being just under $3 while BTC is trading close to $119,000.
Which will make you more money?
XRP moving up $2 or BTC moving up $20,000?
If you said BTC, I urge you to think about PERCENTAGE CHANGE.
This post may seem weird but I have been reading lots of posts that make me feel people really don't get it.
By the way, a $2 XRP move is…
— Vincent Van Code (@vincent_vancode) July 13, 2025
Investing at the Right Time
The comparison is not merely mathematical, but shows how crypto investors can earn the most returns. According to one commenter, the BTC ship sailed a long time ago, and retail investors should be buying up XRP at its current “affordable” price.
One commenter also pointed out that he had already recognized this shift in opportunity years ago and adjusted his strategy accordingly, moving his focus toward XRP and other altcoins with higher potential upside.
XRP has also seen massive whale activity, suggesting these large investors are anticipating the massive profit that could come from a small price increase. While some investors are still chasing unrealistic growth with legacy assets like Bitcoin, prominent analysts have predicted a major breakout that may seem little on the surface. This could bring life-changing gains with the right entry point.
More Community Responses
Other replies supported Van Code’s focus on percentage change but raised important caveats. One user emphasized that real gains depend heavily on the size of the position an investor holds. Even if XRP offers greater percentage growth, the overall return will still vary based on portfolio allocation and risk management.
He also noted that investors may not be willing to leave Bitcoin for XRP, as many of them have not heard enough about it. However, Ripple has put out some intriguing advertisements over the past few months. The community has to intensify its efforts to inform the broader crypto community about XRP’s numerous advantages over Bitcoin.
Van Code’s post highlights the gap between headline price movements and real returns. For investors seeking higher returns, XRP could be the superior option.
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