The XRP community is abuzz with excitement following a proposal urging SBI Holdings to implement a significant XRP buyback initiative. This proposal, introduced by GAM Investments, suggests allocating a portion of SBI’s assets to establish an XRP reserve.

According to a projection by AI chatbot ChatGPT, such a move could push XRP’s price to double digits, reaching as high as $15 in the most optimistic scenario.

GAM Investments’ Proposal

Recently, GAM Investments, a stakeholder in SBI Holdings, highlighted concerns regarding the undervaluation of SBI’s Ripple-related assets. As previously reported by Times Tabloid, GAM pointed out that SBI has not effectively utilized its investment in Ripple or XRP to deliver maximum value to shareholders.

GAM attributed this to SBI’s unclear crypto strategy and inadequate communication with investors. According to GAM, SBI’s 8–9% ownership stake in Ripple and its indirect control over a significant portion of XRP through Ripple, represents a largely untapped opportunity. GAM noted that this stake alone could exceed SBI’s current market capitalization.

To unlock this potential, GAM proposed that SBI establish an XRP reserve. According to GAM, this approach could deliver better value to shareholders than conventional methods such as cash dividends.

ChatGPT’s XRP Price Projections

To gauge the potential impact of such a reserve on XRP’s price, ChatGPT was asked to analyze various scenarios. The chatbot assessed the possible outcomes if SBI allocated 5%, 10%, or 20% of its assets to XRP reserves.

As of March 2024, SBI’s total assets were valued at approximately ¥27.2 trillion, equivalent to $175.1 billion. Based on XRP’s circulating supply of about 57.45 billion tokens and an average price of $2.35 per token, ChatGPT calculated the potential market effects under different allocation percentages.

If SBI allocates 5% of its assets—approximately $8.75 billion—to XRP, it could acquire around 3.72 billion tokens, representing about 6.5% of the circulating supply. ChatGPT projected that such a large-scale purchase could double XRP’s price, driving it to the $4.50–$5.00 range, depending on market liquidity.

A 10% allocation, involving $17.5 billion, would enable SBI to buy approximately 7.45 billion XRP tokens or 13% of the circulating supply. ChatGPT suggested this could push XRP prices to $7.00–$8.00.

In the most aggressive scenario, where 20% of SBI’s assets are allocated to XRP, approximately $35 billion would be injected into the market. This could secure 14.89 billion tokens, equivalent to 26% of the circulating supply.

ChatGPT projected that such a massive reduction in available XRP could drive its price to $10.00–$15.00, depending on market conditions and liquidity constraints.

Prospects for Implementation

While GAM’s proposal is compelling, whether SBI will act on it remains uncertain. The ultimate decision depends on factors such as GAM’s influence over other stakeholders and its ability to convince SBI’s leadership to adopt the strategy.

XRP community member WrathofKahneman highlighted the importance of GAM’s stake in SBI and its potential to sway other investors. However, even if SBI chooses to implement the plan, there is no guarantee that the price projections outlined by ChatGPT will materialize. Variables such as overall market conditions, liquidity, and seller resistance would play critical roles in determining the outcome.

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