Many cryptocurrency investors continue to question why digital assets often experience sudden price swings despite positive developments. As market participants search for explanations, discussions surrounding the influence of large institutions and market makers have become more frequent.
Crypto commentator Coach Chad has now added to those conversations by sharing a video on X from fellow commentator Austin Hilton, who stated that XRP and other leading cryptocurrencies are subject to daily price manipulation.
Coach Chad accompanied the video with a brief message stating that something significant appears to be unfolding in the crypto market. He suggested that more people are paying close attention to current developments, with questions becoming more frequent and conversations continuing to grow as investors anticipate what could come next.
There’s something happening in the crypto world that many people are watching closely. The questions are getting louder, the conversations are growing, and the next chapter could be bigger than expected. 🚀#Crypto #XRP #Bitcoin #Blockchain #CryptoNews pic.twitter.com/QmY0gyPNp3
— coach Chad (@Blockchain3alvw) July 11, 2026
Austin Hilton Says Manipulation Is a Market Reality
In the video attached to Coach Chad’s post, Austin Hilton stated that XRP’s price is manipulated every day. However, he emphasized that he does not believe this is unique to XRP but applies to nearly every major cryptocurrency.
Hilton acknowledged that many content creators and investors discuss the subject privately but claimed that it is rarely addressed openly in videos or social media posts. According to him, he wanted to publicly state what he considers an obvious reality rather than remain silent on the issue.
Addressing questions about XRP’s large market capitalization, Hilton explained that despite its roughly $175 billion valuation, the cryptocurrency market remains small enough for large players to influence price movements. He maintained that institutional investors, market makers, and major exchanges possess sufficient capital to create relatively small price fluctuations that can generate substantial profits when executed on large positions.
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Long-Term Strategy Remains His Preferred Approach
Although Hilton repeatedly described the market as manipulated, he made it clear that he was not suggesting XRP is a scam or that investors should abandon the asset. Instead, he made it clear that manipulation is simply one characteristic of today’s cryptocurrency market and something XRP investors should recognize rather than ignore.
He suggested that investors focus on building strategies that work within those conditions. According to Hilton, buying during market declines, maintaining a long-term investment approach, and taking profits when appropriate remain practical ways to navigate price volatility.
Hilton also argued that large market participants have little incentive to drive XRP’s price to zero because they benefit from recurring percentage moves in both directions. He explained that even relatively small price changes can produce significant returns when billions of dollars are involved, making repeated trading opportunities more valuable than eliminating an asset.
In Hilton’s view, manipulation exists across Bitcoin, XRP, and other major cryptocurrencies, making disciplined planning more important than attempting to fight market conditions.
Disclaimer: This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses.
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