CEO of Alpha Lions Academy, Edward Farina, has made strong claims about the current state of the cryptocurrency market, particularly regarding XRP.
In a recent tweet, he suggested that major financial institutions, including BlackRock, seek to acquire XRP at discounted prices, stating that “$2 is a bargain.”
Farina linked to a YouTube video in which he expanded on his views regarding the economic environment, retail investors, and the role of institutions in the digital asset market.
Economic Pressures Forcing Retail Investors to Exit Crypto
Farina argues that most retail investors are forced to sell their digital assets due to financial hardship. He claims that the global economic system has been designed to make it difficult for the average person to accumulate wealth.
According to him, inflation, stagnant wages, and the devaluation of fiat currencies have made it increasingly challenging for people to afford necessities. He points to rising supermarket prices and economic instability as factors accelerating this trend since 2019.
He also highlights the growing impact of artificial intelligence on employment, stating that massive layoffs are expected in 2025. Additionally, he claims that consumer debt levels, including credit card delinquencies, have reached record highs. These financial pressures, he says, are leading retail investors to exit the cryptocurrency market, allowing financial institutions to accumulate digital assets at lower prices.
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Institutional Accumulation and a Shift in Market Dynamics
Farina asserts that this market cycle is different from previous ones. He believes that institutions now dominate the space, taking advantage of lower prices while retail investors are priced out. He cites order book data, claiming that trading activity among retail investors has dropped by 500% compared to the previous bull run.
He also suggests that many XRP holders are selling in anticipation of a price retracement, while others are liquidating their holdings out of necessity. Based on his calculations, he predicts that if XRP reaches $100 or even $1,000, there may be only a few thousand holders left globally, with an even smaller number securing their assets in cold storage.
Warnings of Banking Instability and the Rise of CBDCs
Farina warns of potential bank failures in Europe in 2025, suggesting governments may seize people’s savings like past events in Greece and Cyprus. He argues that XRP and XLM serve as liquidity providers in the evolving financial system and could offer protection against such risks.
He also discusses central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), stating that Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, has announced their rollout in October 2025. According to Farina, the Central Bank of France has tested the XRP Ledger, and Montenegro has also conducted trials using it. He suggests the asset’s value could surge significantly if the digital euro were officially built on the XRP Ledger.
Outlook for XRP in 2025
Farina remains optimistic about XRP’s future, stating that it has increased by over 500% in recent months. He believes significant developments are still to come and encourages his audience to remain informed. He concludes that those who continue to hold XRP could be among the few who benefit from the asset’s long-term growth.
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