King Solomon (@IOV_OWL), a recognizable voice in the XRP community, announced he is likely exiting his position. He cited opportunity cost and seven years of holding as his reasons. His frustration comes through clearly in his post.
“I’m likely selling everything at current prices,” Solomon wrote. “Tired after 7 years. Too much opportunity cost. Not a fan of narrative shifting and gaslighting.”
He also noted that many holders will not sell when XRP eventually hits $10. His post suggests he has no intention of waiting to find out.
When XRP eventually hits $10 many won’t sell.
I’m likely selling everything at current prices. Tired after 7 years. Too much opportunity cost. Not a fan of narrative shifting and gaslighting.
— King Solomon (Ryan Solomon) (@IOV_OWL) November 7, 2026
The Context Behind the Decision
Solomon’s post came in response to a video from prominent XRP advocate Mason Versluis. In the video, Versluis argued that most holders will exit their positions long before XRP reaches $1,000. His message was aimed at skeptics of the asset’s long-term potential.
“You won’t even be able to hold to $1,000 per XRP,” Versluis said. “You’re gonna see your money grow so insanely big. You’ll sell before $1,000 XRP.” Notably, others have suggested that most holders won’t even get to $100.
Versluis intended the statement as a challenge to those who doubt XRP’s ceiling. Solomon took it differently. Rather than viewing it as motivation to hold longer, he used it as a moment to articulate why he is stepping back entirely.
Seven Years and a Shift in Perspective
Solomon’s concern is not purely about price. He referenced narrative shifting and gaslighting within the community, suggesting his frustration goes beyond market performance. For someone who has held for seven years through multiple cycles, that is a significant statement.
How the Community Responded
Responses varied. Crypto commentator Mickle (@xrpmickle) addressed the opportunity cost argument. He argued that waiting makes little sense if opportunity cost is the real concern, and suggested reallocating to better opportunities instead. He asked, “If XRP isn’t one of them, why hold it?”
Nikolas (@nikol3as) offered a sharper take. He said his biggest mistake was holding for the $5-$10 range and described a divergence between the interests of the XRP community and those of Ripple.
Many market participants have made similar arguments recently, with one pointing to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s XRP sales as a sign of a lack of faith in the asset.
CryptoSensei (@Crypt0Senseii) offered a more measured view, stating, “Everyone needs to choose their own path.” Solomon’s post shows an exhaustion that some long-term holders feel. Seven years is a long time to wait, but his post suggests that many are willing to wait longer.
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