A heated debate has been rekindled across the crypto space following a recent comment by Bitcoin advocate Fred Krueger, who confidently stated that “no other crypto will ever flip Bitcoin.” His assertion that “Bitcoin has won” caused an immediate reaction from the XRP community. Krueger’s comment has been circulating widely on social media, provoking passionate responses, especially as crypto investors are starting to brace for what could become a major altcoin season in the coming months.
XRP Supporters Call Out Insecurity Among Bitcoin Proponents
XRP proponents were quick to push back against the notion that Bitcoin’s dominance is absolute. Popular XRP investor Cobb pointed out that XRP once flipped Ethereum back in January 2018 when it surged to an all-time high of $3.84. Cobb’s response serves as a reminder that XRP has already shown in the past that it’s capable of even displacing Ethereum in crypto rankings.
Xaif Crypto, another XRP influencer, responded directly to Krueger’s comments. He argued that the constant attacks from Bitcoin maximalists were rooted in fear rather than logic, stating that “when Bitcoin maxis start obsessing over another project 24/7, that’s not criticism… that’s insecurity in disguise.” According to Xaif, the XRP chart itself will do the “real arguing,” as market sentiment and investor capital increasingly shift toward projects with tangible utility.
Another crypto analyst, CryptoSensei, questioned the practical value Bitcoin offers beyond its store-of-value narrative. “Remind me who is tokenizing value on the Bitcoin network? What banks are using Bitcoin for transactions?” he asked, pointing to XRP’s clear utility in cross-border settlements and financial infrastructure. In a direct challenge to Bitcoin’s relevance, he added, “XRP has way more utility than Bitcoin does at this point in the game… You are only posting this because you are worried. The XRP community lives rent free in your head.”
Echoing the sentiment, another XRP community member known as ultim8cpa responded to Krueger by asking whether he was unaware of the widespread adoption of XRP or in denial, and that his take was “very wrong.”
XRP Momentum Growing With Altcoin Season Chatter
The leading altcoin might be slowly shifting from Ethereum to XRP, and many might not realize it yet. The timing of this Bitcoin vs. XRP debate on X coincides with the speculation among crypto investors that an altcoin season is taking shape. XRP, in particular, is slowly becoming one of the leading tokens in this conversation thanks to its increasing interest among banks and large institutional investors. Updates like the XRPL EVM sidechain and growing adoption in global payment systems have also seen XRP positioning itself better than most cryptocurrencies.
Unlike Ethereum, XRP has managed to register a new all-time high price this cycle. Against this backdrop, the divide between Bitcoin as a legacy asset and XRP as a utility cryptocurrency is widening. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.95.
