Top Trader to Garlinghouse: What Ripple Must Do to Appease XRP Holders

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Crypto Bitlord (@crypto_bitlord7), a crypto commentator and well-known figure in the XRP army, posted a direct response to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, calling his recent comments on XRP “unsubstantiated fluff.”

The post accused Ripple of selling its XRP holdings behind the community’s back while making positive public statements about it, and demanded a $100 million buyback as proof of good faith.

The Accusation and Demand for a Buyback

Bitlord did not hold back. “They’ll keep dumping XRP while saying sweet things,” the post read. This accusation points to a tension that has persisted in the XRP community for years.

Ripple consistently releases XRP from escrow, a practice many holders argue creates sustained sell pressure on the asset. Critics contend that retail investors have absorbed the consequences while Ripple has profited.

Bitlord’s post moved beyond criticism and into a concrete request. He called for a $100 million XRP buyback in good faith. A move of that size would represent a direct financial commitment to the asset’s value. For many holders, it would signal that Ripple’s interests are genuinely aligned with those of its community, not just in words but in capital.

What Triggered the Response?

Garlinghouse had posted a reaffirmation of XRP’s central role at Ripple. “All roads lead back to Ripple’s North Star, XRP,” he wrote. Bitlord’s reply treated that statement as insufficient.

The XRP community has repeatedly heard similar sentiments from Ripple leadership, as Garlinghouse has consistently called XRP the company’s North Star. However, a portion of the community now judges the company by its financial conduct rather than its public statements.

A Different Perspective

In his view, this investment in infrastructure is what will drive XRP’s price higher over the long term. The company’s escrow activity has built something durable and placed XRP in the perfect position to capitalize on a global financial reset.

Garlinghouse has not publicly responded to Bitlord’s post. Whether Ripple addresses the buyback demand remains to be seen. What is clear is that a segment of the XRP community expects more than reassurance. They expect action.

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