While Reuters says why this number is theoretical, the headline is what will get repeated by people who see it. They should have something more honest in the headline instead of repeating lies and misleading claims, with important details buried far down inside the article:

However, the firm added that its "actual revenue is substantially lower" because the cost of using its V3 model is lower than the R1 model, only some services are monetized as web and app access remain free, and developers pay less during off-peak hours.