The 1,000 XRP Divide: Accumulation vs. Exclusion
A quiet shift is happening inside the XRP ecosystem. The debate is no longer if you hold XRP — it’s how much. According to Alpha Lions Academy founder Edoardo Farina, 1,000 XRP has become the minimum stake for real financial optionality in the coming cycle.
At roughly $2 per coin, that threshold costs about $2,000 today. The argument isn’t hype — it’s structure. Smaller bags force early exits. A four-digit position allows staggered selling while preserving a core allocation if XRP’s utility narrative plays out.
The data tells a harsher story: out of 7.4M+ wallets, most don’t even reach 500 XRP. As XRPL adoption expands and institutional liquidity grows, retail access narrows. Accumulation windows don’t close loudly — they fade.
Critics remain grounded: triple-digit XRP requires regulatory clarity and real-world settlement dominance. No guarantees. No shortcuts.
But for believers, 1,000 XRP isn’t about getting rich — it’s about not being locked out.
⚠️ Not financial advice. DYOR.
