Well-known Bitcoin leveraged trader James Wynn has now joined the XRP Army.
He announced the move in a recent tweet, revealing his decision to invest a “significant portion” of his portfolio into XRP.
Wynn’s investment sparked massive discussion across the crypto community, given his prominence and the unexpected shift in his trading direction.
Notably, Wynn has boasted of having made over $100 million in just 70 days trading perpetual futures. He is also infamous for losing a similar multi-million-dollar fortune in leveraged trades in mid-2025.
Wynn’s New Bet on XRP
In a post that has garnered more than 1.2 million views, Wynn shared that he spent 24 hours researching XRP and has chosen to allocate $25 million or more into the asset.
“I believe it could revolutionize the banking systems,” he said. He acknowledged that the move is a significant gamble but noted that all investments are, in essence, bets on future outcomes.
In parallel, Wynn called on the crypto community—both critics and proponents—to educate him about XRP.
As expected, the tweet drew attention from XRP advocates, analysts, and community figures who welcomed Wynn into what many call the ‘XRP Army.’
XRP Community Weighs In
Several prominent XRP supporters took the opportunity to highlight the XRP Ledger’s strengths and educate Wynn on its unique features.
XRP Ledger validator Vet pointed out that XRP’s robust consensus model, long-standing stability, and strong community make it a standout project.
He emphasized that XRP is one of the few top 5 blockchains where builders can still rise to become major players in the ecosystem, calling the XRP Ledger “the last opportunity market.”
Attorney Bill Morgan reminded the trader that XRP has never fallen out of the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap in its 13-year history, a testament to its resilience.
Brad Kimes, founder of XRPLasVegas, added that Wynn was “right about XRP’s potential” but “still doesn’t know enough yet,” describing the network as the bridge “that will marry TradFi with DeFi.”
Influencers and Analysts Join the Discussion
XRP influencer Alex Cobb joked that Wynn should “buy some XRP memes or launch his own on First Ledger.”
Meanwhile, BankXRP asked what specifically caught Wynn’s interest during his research.
Crypto Eri also took the chance to clarify the common misconception between Ripple, the company, and the XRP Ledger (XRPL)—the decentralized blockchain that powers XRP as its native asset.
“Be sure to understand the difference between Ripple and the XRPL,” she noted. “Ripple is revolutionizing the banking system.”
Adding to the discussion, CryptoInsightUK advised Wynn to be cautious about misinformation surrounding XRP. He recommended exploring credible resources.
“There’s a ton to learn because the disinformation and hatred are high,” he said, linking to his XRP Deep Dive on Substack.
Ultimately, Wynn’s post and the wave of engagement that followed highlight the growing investor curiosity surrounding XRP from among high-profile traders who were previously focused on Bitcoin.
Beyond traders, institutions are also joining the XRP ecosystem en masse. This is evident by multiple recent announcements establishing XRP reserves over the past few months.
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