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Crypto educator Edoardo Farina has revealed important insights into XRP wallet distribution based on the latest figures from the XRP Rich List.
The update highlights how much more competitive the landscape has become for holders on the XRP rich list. As of today, an XRP wallet must hold at least 2,486 XRP to rank among the top 10% of all XRP wallets globally.
Meanwhile, to reach the top 5%, holders need 8,758 XRP. For the top 4%, the requirement is 11,000 XRP, while the top 3% requires 16,299 XRP. The top 2% hold at least 25,639 XRP, and to enter the top 1%, a wallet must hold a minimum of 50,637 XRP.
Notably, only 663 wallets globally hold more than 5 million XRP, placing them in the top 0.01% of all wallets. These ultra-high holdings are typically associated with founders, institutions, and exchange addresses rather than everyday retail investors.
While XRP is one of the most recognized cryptocurrencies, Farina suggested that actual global adoption remains extremely low.
Global XRP Adoption Remains Limited
Notably, the XRP Ledger has over 6.6 million active wallets. Farina argues that many of these are inactive or small “dust” wallets. Additionally, frequent users often operate multiple wallet addresses.
Taking that into account, the estimated number of individual XRP holders globally may be fewer than one million, Farina claims. Compared to a world population of eight billion, this means only about 0.01% of people currently hold any amount of XRP.
This low adoption rate supports the view that the average retail investor is still early in the broader XRP ecosystem.
Self-Custody and Long-Term Strategy
Beyond just ownership, Farina emphasized the importance of how XRP holders should store and manage their assets. Many wallets do adopt self-custody with large volumes on exchanges rather than in cold storage.
Farina also suggested that the number of holders with full control over their private keys is even smaller than the total number of XRP wallets implies.
As XRP experiences price volatility, Farina argues that most investors are likely to sell at key psychological price levels, such as $10 or $100. Only those with firm conviction, patience, and secure cold storage are likely to hold through to higher valuations, such as $1,000.
Climbing the XRP Rich List Is Becoming More Expensive
Ultimately, the XRP Rich List data also illustrates how quickly the market is expanding. Just one year ago, it required between $1,000 and $1,500 to be in the top 10% of XRP holders.
Today, that number has increased dramatically as price appreciation and rising adoption have intensified competition.
With XRP becoming more valuable, the amount of capital required to enter the top ranks continues to rise. This trend suggests a narrowing window of opportunity for retail investors aiming to accumulate enough XRP to break into higher tiers of the Rich List.
As a result, Farina has boldly claimed that 99% of investors will eventually be priced out.