Jason Pizzino, a well-known real estate investor and Bitcoin advocate, has recently advised investors to reconsider their portfolios, particularly their holdings in altcoins such as XRP and Cardano (ADA).
Pizzino believes that these altcoins have consistently underperformed and are unlikely to provide better returns than Bitcoin in the long run.
Pizzino posted on X expressing his views on why investors should exchange underperforming altcoins, including XRP, ADA, and Polkadot (DOT), for Bitcoin.
Pizzino’s advice comes at a time when both tokens have struggled in the market. XRP, for example, is priced at $0.54, reflecting only an 11% increase in the past year.
In contrast, Bitcoin has surged 147.58% within the same period, leading Pizzino to suggest that investors could benefit from shifting their focus to Bitcoin.
He described these altcoins as “laggards” and noted that they have consistently underperformed compared to Bitcoin.
Many investors holding these assets have been frustrated by their failure to live up to expectations, especially those who anticipated price rebounds but have instead seen continued stagnation.
Despite these challenges, some investors have expressed reservations about Pizzino’s recommendation. One investor pointed out that selling XRP at its current price could lead to regret, as the asset may be near its lowest point.
Historical trends also show that during past market cycles, altcoins often experienced significant gains after Bitcoin led the market.
For instance, XRP saw a 60,000% surge in 2017, reaching a high of $3.31 during the altcoin season following Bitcoin’s initial rally.
However, Pizzino countered these concerns, arguing that XRP has been on a consistent downtrend for the past seven years, making a rebound unlikely in his view.
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Alternative Perspectives on Altcoin Performance
Vandell Aljarah, the host of The Black Swan Capitalist, responded to Pizzino’s views with a different perspective.
He acknowledged that while Bitcoin may provide stable growth, altcoins like these have the potential for much higher percentage gains during bull markets. Sometimes offering tenfold or greater returns, compared to Bitcoin’s more modest increases.
He suggested that Pizzino’s analysis overlooks the explosive potential of altcoins during favorable market conditions, which could result in greater profits for investors willing to hold on to their altcoin positions.
Crypto enthusiast Silver Khamesi shared similar views, explaining that despite her significant losses in XRP and ADA, she remains hesitant to sell.
She noted that while Bitcoin could double or triple in value, the altcoins could see much larger returns during a bull run.
Pizzino’s Long-standing Criticism
Pizzino’s critical stance on these two altcoins is not new. He has consistently expressed skepticism about these altcoins’ ability to deliver substantial returns.
He previously mentioned that XRP would need to outperform several other top altcoins before making any notable gains, a scenario he finds unlikely.
He has also pointed to the token’s long-term underperformance since its peak of $3.31 in 2018, characterizing it as being in a losing position for several years.
In June, Pizzino questioned whether ADA could achieve significant growth, expressing doubt that the altcoin would see a fivefold increase. He even suggested that certain meme coins could offer better returns than Cardano shortly.
While Pizzino maintains that Bitcoin is the superior long-term investment, other voices in the crypto space, such as Vandell Aljarah, argue that altcoins may still offer high returns in the right market conditions. Investors face the choice of either following Pizzino’s advice or holding out with the hope of a future altcoin rally.
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