An Ethereum trader known as jfab.eth has stirred controversy after accusing top XRP influencers of misunderstanding a basic concept in finance—market capitalization. In a post on X, he argued that many XRP promoters wrongly claim the token is “cheaper” than Chainlink (LINK) simply because XRP trades around $3 while LINK trades near $25, ignoring the vastly different total valuations implied by their circulating supplies. The Video That Sparked the Debate The criticism followed a video by KINGVALEX, who compared a $500 investment in XRP at $2.93 to the same amount invested in LINK at about $23. He highlighted that the XRP purchase would yield around 163 tokens, while LINK would return just 19. He then projected hypothetical outcomes: if LINK rose to $100, the investment would be worth about $1,900; but if XRP climbed to $35, it would return more than $5,000. The biggest $XRP influencers don’t know what is a Market Capitalization. They think that $XRP ($180B MC) is cheaper than $LINK ($17B MC) because individual tokens cost $3 & $25, respectively. Fully oblivious regarding valuations & token supply. Probably educated by @dom_kwok . https://t.co/iJntjINzuj — jfab.eth (@josefabregab) August 18, 2025 The argument framed XRP as the “better buy” because it produces more tokens and a seemingly higher dollar return. However, critics like jfab say this logic is flawed because it overlooks percentage gains and market capitalization. Price vs. Valuation Market capitalization—the price multiplied by circulating supply—is the real measure of an asset’s valuation. As of now, XRP has a circulating supply of about 59.4 billion tokens, giving it a market cap in the range of $173–190 billion, depending on market fluctuations. By contrast, LINK’s supply is about 680 million tokens, with a market cap near $16–17 billion. This means XRP’s total market valuation is already more than ten times larger than Chainlink’s , even though its per-token price is lower. The difference in supply size explains why comparing only the individual price of each token can be misleading. We are on twitter, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) July 15, 2023 Putting the Math in Perspective What ultimately determines investment returns is percentage change, not the number of tokens purchased. If LINK rises from $25 to $100, it gains 4×, lifting its valuation from around $16–17 billion to about $64–68 billion. For XRP, moving from roughly $3.06 to $35 represents an 11× increase, which would push its market cap to around $2 trillion given its supply. While both scenarios would yield strong returns, the capital required for XRP to hit those levels is far greater because of its much larger market cap. This is the nuance KINGVALEX’s argument leaves out and what jfab emphasized in his critique. The Bigger Lesson jfab’s post underlines a common misunderstanding in crypto markets: confusing unit price with actual value. The number of tokens an investor receives for $500 has no bearing on whether the asset is undervalued. Instead, investors should focus on percentage gains and the scale of market capitalization. The trader’s remarks have fueled discussion across the crypto community, serving as a reminder that valuations—not token counts—determine the true potential of any digital asset. For XRP and LINK alike, it is the movement in market cap, not the sticker price of each coin, that matters most. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Ethereum Trader: Biggest XRP Influencers Don’t Know What Market Capitalization Is appeared first on Times Tabloid .
