- A post contrasting Ripple executives’ silence with Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin advocacy has gone viral again.
- Critics accuse Ripple leaders of selling XRP while avoiding public promotion.
- Supporters defend Ripple’s focus on utility and cross-border payment innovation.
A post questioning why Ripple executives rarely promote XRP publicly has resurfaced, reigniting debate between XRP and Bitcoin supporters.
Originally shared by “The Crypto Meme Guy” in February, XRP community figure “Unknown DLT” reposted it today. The message compared Ripple’s approach with that of MicroStrategy chairman Michael Saylor, who frequently urges people to buy Bitcoin.
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The post stated that Ripple’s leadership, including CEO Brad Garlinghouse, CTO David Schwartz, and co-founder Chris Larsen, never advised anyone to buy XRP.
It contrasted this with Saylor’s open endorsement of Bitcoin, suggesting that assets requiring active promotion might be facing credibility issues.
Community Divided Over Leadership Transparency
The discussion reignited long-standing arguments within the crypto community. Some users viewed Ripple’s restraint as a sign of legal caution. Some interpreted it as evidence of weak conviction, while others believed a good product promotes itself.
A commenter under the name “Growing Crypto” accused Ripple’s executives of profiting from XRP’s price fluctuations rather than supporting long-term holders.
“They can’t because they turn right around and dump on you. Saylor just buys more,” the user wrote.
X user Stoney Bitson argues that Ripple’s lack of direct promotion of XRP may be “because they believe it’s a security and can’t risk it.”
In other words, this perspective suggested caution due to legal implications.
XRP Supporters Emphasize Utility Over Hype
Amid criticism, several users defended XRP’s approach. XRP Ocean argued that Ripple’s focus remains on real-world solutions, not speculative promotion. “Real utility doesn’t need a sales pitch,” he wrote.
This view reflects Ripple’s long-term messaging strategy, which prioritizes financial infrastructure development over direct token marketing. Company executives have stated that their mission is to modernize cross-border payments while also influencing XRP’s market price.
Bitcoin Advocacy and Market Trust
Supporters of Michael Saylor see his advocacy as a reflection of strong conviction. Since 2020, Saylor has publicly urged investors and institutions to adopt Bitcoin.
His company, Strategy, has continued to buy Bitcoin during market downturns. It now holds 640,808 BTC, making it the largest holder of Bitcoin among public companies.
Critics, however, argue that Saylor’s vocal approach creates a different kind of pressure, driving hype-based demand rather than organic adoption.
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