Crypto analyst Zach Rector recently offered a candid assessment of the XRP community’s journey, grounded in nearly seven years of personal experience with the asset.
His message focused on reassessing expectations regarding adoption timelines, regulatory progress, and the role XRP is positioned to play within global financial infrastructure.
Rather than revisiting short-term price narratives, Rector emphasized the importance of aligning community outlooks with the pace at which central banks, governments, and international institutions operate.
Rector acknowledged that many early holders anticipated rapid regulatory clarity and widespread adoption by discovering XRP during earlier market cycles. He noted that expectations in 2020 and 2021 were shaped by the belief that high prices would follow regulatory resolution.
Instead, the period that followed was marked by prolonged legal and regulatory challenges, including direct action from U.S. authorities. Although those challenges ultimately concluded in a favorable outcome for XRP, Rector observed that broader market structure legislation remains unresolved.
XRP Family,
Now that Christmas is over can we have an honest conversation? 2025 and really the past 7 years that I have been in XRP have taught me something I think it’s time for us all to accept. Central banks, governments and the “powers that be” are on a much different…
— Zach Rector (@ZachRector7) December 29, 2025
Regulatory Progress and Global Timelines
A central point in Rector’s commentary was the growing recognition that global financial reform moves on extended timelines. He referenced recent updates from the Bank for International Settlements on cross-border payments, which indicate that G20 nations are still behind targets set for 2027 and 2030.
According to Rector, this acknowledgment from international institutions reinforces the idea that delays are structural rather than unique to XRP or digital assets alone.
Despite these slower-than-expected developments, Rector reiterated his conviction that XRP remains well-positioned for long-term relevance and price appreciation. He characterizes the current period as a necessary adjustment rather than a failure of the original outlook, noting that patience is needed as infrastructure, standards, and regulations continue to develop.
Rejecting Speculation in Favor of Substance
Rector also addressed internal dynamics within the XRP community, urging a shift away from what he described as baseless optimism, fabricated narratives, and claims from insiders.
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He argued that such behavior is unnecessary and counterproductive, particularly given the number of tangible developments already available for discussion. In his view, community growth should be anchored in verifiable progress, practical use cases, and a clear understanding of how XRP supports the broader Internet of Value concept.
This position was reinforced by commentary from another X user, Panos, who echoed Rector’s emphasis on moving beyond speculative predictions. Panos emphasized the importance of focusing collective effort on strengthening the XRP Ledger, increasing on-chain activity, and building tools and services that deliver measurable benefits to individuals and businesses.
Rector concluded by expressing optimism for the future, while making clear that success depends on realism rather than impatience. He encouraged the community to enter the coming year with renewed focus on utility, collaboration, and long-term objectives.
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