XRP proponent Diep Sanh has suggested that Bitcoin maximalists are inadvertently fueling the growth of XRP.
In a tweet, Sanh described staunch Bitcoin advocates as a marketing engine for XRP, noting that the more they criticize it, the more people discover its value.
Sanh’s comment comes amid a wave of public attacks on XRP by several prominent Bitcoin advocates, including Rajat Soni, Robert Breedlove, Pierre Rochard, and Davinci Jeremie. Despite their negative messaging, XRP continues to maintain a strong base of supporters who view the criticism as free publicity.
From Mockery to Mainstream
Over the years, XRP has come under constant fire. For instance, in January, financial analyst Rajat Soni shared a satirical “how-to” guide for getting rich with XRP. He mocked the token’s structure and suggested it was designed to exploit naive investors.
He later claimed that XRP is a “stablecoin” and that even if Bitcoin soars to $5 million per coin, XRP’s real value in dollars may never exceed $1.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin historian Robert Breedlove went so far as to call XRP a “psychological operation,” suggesting it has a cult-like following.
On the other hand, Davinci Jeremie publicly warned that XRP can “freeze your money anytime,” advising against using it as a long-term investment.
However, this wave of negative sentiment hasn’t diminished interest in XRP. Instead, it appears to have amplified the discussion around it, pushing XRP into more conversations than ever before. According to Sanh and other XRP advocates, this continuous scrutiny acts as an unintentional spotlight.
Meanwhile, Ripple executives have not remained silent in the face of these attacks. During what appeared to be a coordinated effort by Bitcoin maximalists in January, Ripple CTO David Schwartz stated that the real reason for the attacks was Ripple’s advocacy for a diversified U.S. crypto reserve at the time.
The company had pushed for a reserve that includes XRP—not just Bitcoin. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse echoed this sentiment, countering claims that he advised President Trump not to buy Bitcoin. Instead, he emphasized Ripple’s broader vision for a multi-asset digital economy.
$1,000 XRP and Meme Coin Labels
The attacks on XRP have also included ridicule over price predictions and the labeling of XRP as a meme coin. Prominent crypto commentator and trader Ran Neuner once listed XRP as the biggest meme coin by fully diluted valuation, placing it alongside Dogecoin.
Meanwhile, a separate debate recently emerged around the possibility of XRP reaching $1,000 from the Bitcoin community.
Critics point out that such a price would imply a $59 trillion market cap. XRP supporters, however, argue that dismissing high valuations as impossible reflects a lack of long-term vision, similar to the early skepticism surrounding Bitcoin.
XRP Community Turns FUD into Fuel
Despite being under constant attack, the XRP community continues to rally. Many now embrace a strategy of “let them talk.”
They recognize that even negative attention helps increase awareness and drive research into XRP’s use cases. Crypto commentator Mark Kangas recently noted that the constant attacks may be a blessing in disguise. “I think we owe them a hearty thank you,” he said.
Sanh’s tweet amplifies this viewpoint, turning criticism into a compliment.
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