Media personality Dave Portnoy is once again keeping a close eye on XRP as bearish pressure returns to the crypto market.
Specifically, the Barstool Sports founder has teased another buy after XRP slipped toward levels that previously caught his attention.
If xrp hits 1.75 I may have to jump in with both feet
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) December 18, 2025
XRP is currently trading at $1.84, down 9.61% over the past week. During the latest sell-off, the token briefly dropped to $1.77 before rebounding slightly.
The pullback comes amid the global market downturn, with Bitcoin’s price dipping to $84,000. XRP’s decline has brought key psychological levels back into focus, particularly the $1.75 zone.
Portnoy Shows Interest Near $1.75
Reacting to the drop, Portnoy posted on X that if XRP hits $1.75, he may “have to jump in with both feet.”
The comment immediately drew attention, given Portnoy’s recent history with XRP. Just days ago, he celebrated a profitable rebound after buying $1 million worth of XRP during a sharp dip.
His latest remark suggests he is once again prepared to act aggressively if XRP revisits deeper lows.
Familiar “Buy the Dip” Playbook
Portnoy has repeatedly described major drawdowns as opportunities rather than risks. In November, he referred to market panic as a “blood in the streets” moment and executed rapid purchases across XRP, Bitcoin, and Ethereum within minutes.
That strategy initially went underwater when XRP fell to $1.83, reducing the value of his XRP position to around $860,000. However, a rebound above $2 later made the trade profitable, reinforcing his high-conviction approach.
With his latest tweet, this mindset remains intact, with $1.75 now emerging as his next potential trigger level.
XRP Volatility Rekindles Old Lessons
Portnoy’s renewed interest also follows earlier regrets tied to XRP. Earlier this year, he panic-sold roughly $3 million worth of XRP at around $2.40, only to see the price rally sharply afterward. He later admitted the decision made him “sick” and vowed not to repeat the same mistake.
Against this backdrop, his latest comment suggests a more patient stance, waiting for discounts rather than reacting emotionally.
Market Watchers React
Meanwhile, Portnoy’s plan to buy XRP has drawn disapproving responses from other market watchers. For instance, widely followed crypto commentator IncomeSharks remarked that crypto prices often drop when Portnoy enters the market, urging him to “Please stop.”
Another influencer, Sergio, shared a similar sentiment, saying Portnoy is “bad for the community.”
Crypto always drops after you get in. Please stop.
— IncomeSharks (@IncomeSharks) December 19, 2025
Bitcoin advocate Wendy O interpreted Portnoy’s post as a bearish signal, predicting XRP could drop to $0.67. Several others echoed similar warnings, suggesting XRP may not fully recover and could “go to zero.”
Despite the bearish sentiment, XRP supporters view the current prices as an opportunity, believing the coin could be worth much more in the months and years ahead.
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