XRP has once again become a lightning bolt for discussion in the Crypto community. This time it was caused by the viral post of Riccardo Spagni, former lead developer of Monero. Spagni reveals to Crypto that his long-standing skeptical best friend suddenly wanted to buy XRP, and is convinced that the bank will disappear within two years. The bold claims rekindled old tensions between XRP supporters and critics, and promoted what many call the new “cryptoculture war.”
Ripple's NLP-driven story boosts XRP momentum
The timing of Spagni's revelation is remarkable. Ripple is riding a wave of positive development, particularly after the SEC stopped long-term litigation against the company. President Donald Trump also surprised the market when he nominated XRP as a potential portion of the US digital asset stockpile.
These milestones combined with the Ripple push, which positions XRP as the global bridge currency, boosted investors' confidence. Token prices tell the story, rising from under $1 in late 2024 to over $3.60 by mid-2025, and have settled after that, but stands among the top performers of the year.
XRP faces mixed reactions from the crypto community
Spagni's posts sparked excitement among XRP holders, but it also brought harsh criticism. Some users laughed at the idea that XRP could replace banks, calling it unrealistic and unclear. One critic has completely dismissed the concept, claiming that giving such power to private companies like Ripple produces a “single failure” that violates the open, decentralized principles of blockchain.
Conversely, on-chain analyst Ali Martinez sounded the XRP alarm and noted that the token was below $3 support. On-chain analysts warned that the breakdown could open the door due to deeper losses. XRP could potentially be raised to $2.60 or $2 if bear pressure continues.
Still, many X's analysts and pro XRP voices continue to predict higher prices, taking in the attention of $4 per year end. For many new investors, including Spagni's friends, the optimism surrounding the potential of XRP is overshadowing these warnings.
Ripple's marketing strategy keeps XRP in the spotlight
Even XRP's toughest detractors acknowledge Ripple's marketing strategy is strong. Social media engagement around XRP remains the best in cryptography, consistently drawing newcomers into the ecosystem. However, critics argue that the popularity is underpinned by banks collapse and what they call “misinformation campaigns” about XRP's role as a true bridge currency.
One user, Fish Catfish, denounced the ripples on a narrative that inflated market value, questioning why investigative journalists haven't looked into the issue in depth.
