Fact Check: Is XRP Really Backed by Gold? Here’s the Truth

The number, $2,953.62, sounded so specific it made folks wonder if something big was brewing.

Written By:
Dishita Malvania

Reviewed By:
Dhara Chavda

Fact Check: Is Xrp Really Backed By Gold? Here’s The Truth

On March 11, 2025, a Twitter user called Ripple_queen dropped a wild claim in their community post: “XRP WILL BE SUPPORTED BY THE $2953.62 PRICE OF GOLD.” This one line set off a storm in the crypto world, especially among XRP fans. People started buzzing on social media, trying to figure out what it meant. 

Was XRP, the cryptocurrency from the XRP Ledger, about to get pegged to gold at that exact price? The number, $2,953.62, sounded so specific it made folks wonder if something big was brewing.

The tweet sparked instant chatter. Some folks got thrilled, imagining XRP hitched to gold, which might lock in a solid value jump. Another user chimed in with a twist, arguing that XRP didn’t even need gold since it’s already tied to real things like tokenized houses.

They gave an example: a $5 million house turned into XRP tokens would carry that house’s worth during a deal. It was a solid point about how the XRP Ledger works with real-world assets, and it added fuel to the debate.

Questions popped up everywhere. A user asked Ripple_queen, “Who’s saying this? I’d love to believe it, but where’s the proof?” Others wondered if Ripple, the company behind XRP, had some secret plan. The precision of that gold price had people hooked, but no one could pin down where it came from. The chatter grew louder as more folks piled in, some hyped, some doubtful.

Then the cracks showed. Dig around on Google or Ripple’s official pages, and there’s nothing, no hint of XRP linking to gold at $2,953.62 or anywhere close. People on Twitter started calling it out as fake, a baseless rumor. No one’s found a shred of evidence to back it up.

Now, the vibe’s shifted. Crypto fans are annoyed, saying it’s just noise from Ripple_queen with no substance. The community’s telling everyone to double-check stuff like this. Bold claims get attention, but without facts, they’re just hot air in a space that’s already full of it.

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Dishita Malvania is a Crypto Journalist with 3 years of experience covering the evolving landscape of blockchain, Web3, AI, finance, and B2B tech. With a background in Computer Science and Digital Media, she blends technical knowledge with sharp editorial insight. Dishita reports on key developments in the crypto world—including Litecoin, WazirX, Solana, Cardano, and broader blockchain trends—alongside interviews with notable figures in the space. Her work has been referenced by top digital media outlets like Entrepreneur.com, The Independent, The Verge, and Metro.co, especially on trending topics like Elon Musk, memecoins, Trump, and notable rug pulls.
Dhara Chavda is a Content Strategist and Research Analyst with 5 years of experience in the crypto industry. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering and brings a strong technical perspective to her work. Dhara specializes in DeFi, price analysis, and the core mechanics of cryptocurrencies. She also works on crypto news, including research, analysis, and assigning stories, ensuring accurate and timely coverage of key developments in the space.