Ripple is planning to raise $1 billion to establish an XRP-focused treasury initiative, sparking renewed debate about potential supply squeeze in the market. While this move aims to address a lack of liquidity and drive price increases, community analysis suggests whether this buyback will truly benefit retail investors remains unclear. 200 million XRP would be bought at a price of $5 while buying 1.9 billion XRP at $7.50 could reach an equivalent of 133.33M. However, many believe the actual impact hinges on institutional participation as they continue to dominate market movements. The article explores these points and examines what this potential buyback means for retail investors and the future of XRP.