While the crypto market is still reeling from price fluctuations, an unexpected "war of words" has erupted between two familiar names: XRP from Ripple and Litecoin. It all started when Litecoin's official account posted a mocking remark about XRP being "undesirable" accompanied by a suggestive hammer symbol, igniting a fierce backlash from the community. However, instead of weakening XRP's image, the incident further highlighted this coin's solid position with a market cap of nearly 170 billion USD, completely overshadowing Litecoin's 8.5 billion USD.
XRP is "mocked" and faces a strong backlash from the community
The post from the official account X of Litecoin, which seemed like a joke, quickly ignited a wave of controversy. Many people within the Litecoin community also expressed discomfort, arguing that the aggressive approach towards competitors only tarnished the image of LTC. One user candidly commented:
"To win, focus on elevating yourself rather than bringing others down."
The story becomes even more intense as market analysts speak out. Renowned analyst CrediBULL Crypto sharply rebuts, stating that labeling XRP as "undesirable" is completely "absurd and meaningless." He questions:
"If XRP is truly just a 'scam', 'useless' or 'unnecessary', then it certainly would not have been able to maintain its position as the third largest cryptocurrency on the market."
Other commentators also seized the opportunity to provide data for proof. They pointed out that the market capitalization of XRP is currently at 168–170 billion USD, while Litecoin only stands at 8.6 billion USD. A user named Phil even concluded succinctly yet sarcastically:
The verbal battle between XRP and Litecoin this time is not merely a "word fight" on social media, but also evokes the deep-seated conflicts that have long existed within the crypto market community. Over the years, XRP has often been seen as a "special case" – having a large number of loyal supporters while also being a target of fierce attacks from other factions.
Last month, lawyer John Deaton, a prominent figure in the community, described XRP as "the most hated coin by institutions, but the most favored by retail investors." This statement clearly reflects the divide: traditional finance and a segment of the crypto community remain skeptical, while many retail investors trust and hold XRP as a long-term option.
Criticism aimed at XRP mainly revolves around two major issues. The first is the pre-mined supply (, leading many to believe that the project lacks fairness compared to decentralized mined coins like Bitcoin. The second is the centralized governance structure, where the majority of the supply is held by Ripple Labs and related organizations, raising concerns that the value and development direction of XRP could be controlled by a few entities.
On the contrary, the XRP-supporting community argues that these accusations have been exaggerated and largely stem from a "tribal" mentality in the crypto world. According to them, XRP is often seen as an "outsider" by Bitcoin and Ethereum maximalists for not adhering to an absolute decentralized model, leading to negative bias. These individuals argue that it is the fierce competition between communities that has contributed to the wave of criticism, rather than an objective assessment based on technology and the actual utility value of XRP.
Market Reality: LTC has its own progress but XRP still stands out
It is noteworthy that the controversial statement from Litecoin comes at a time when the project is celebrating a series of important milestones. As of July 2025, the Litecoin network has processed over 300 million transactions, achieving a record hashrate of 2.7 PH/s, thereby solidifying its position as one of the most stable and oldest operating blockchains. Additionally, LTC continues to expand its real-world application capabilities through new integrations on PayPal, Venmo, and Telegram Wallet, enhancing the accessibility for everyday users.
Not stopping there, interest from the traditional financial sector in Litecoin is also on the rise. Several investment funds in the United States have filed for approval of a Litecoin ETF, indicating that this coin is still seen as an important part of the digital asset diversification picture.
However, when comparing on the market capitalization front, the gap between LTC and XRP is still very clear. At the current time, XRP is trading around 2.8 USD, down 3.4% over the past week – higher than the overall market decline of 1.6%. Despite a short-term adjustment, XRP still maintains its position in the global top 3, only behind Bitcoin and Ethereum, with a market capitalization of nearly 170 billion USD. Technical analysts, including CRYPTOWZRD, believe that if the support level of 2.47 USD is maintained, the price of XRP could completely break through to reach 4.5 USD in the upcoming period.
Meanwhile, Litecoin is currently trading at 111 USD, down 1% in the last 7 days. Although it has increased nearly 70% over the past year, LTC is still down more than 72.8% from its peak of 410 USD in 2021, and is currently ranked 28th by market capitalization.
The verbal showdown between the Litecoin and XRP communities is therefore not just a simple debate on social media, but also clearly reflects the tribal divide in the crypto market – where factions are always competing as fiercely as the price fluctuations.
And after all, the numbers speak the truth: with a market cap 20 times that of Litecoin, XRP remains the dominant name. In the eyes of investors, this is not only proof of market strength but also reflects a strong belief in the future of this token.
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Crypto drama: Litecoin provokes, XRP "retaliates" with a market cap 20 times larger.
While the crypto market is still reeling from price fluctuations, an unexpected "war of words" has erupted between two familiar names: XRP from Ripple and Litecoin. It all started when Litecoin's official account posted a mocking remark about XRP being "undesirable" accompanied by a suggestive hammer symbol, igniting a fierce backlash from the community. However, instead of weakening XRP's image, the incident further highlighted this coin's solid position with a market cap of nearly 170 billion USD, completely overshadowing Litecoin's 8.5 billion USD.
XRP is "mocked" and faces a strong backlash from the community
The post from the official account X of Litecoin, which seemed like a joke, quickly ignited a wave of controversy. Many people within the Litecoin community also expressed discomfort, arguing that the aggressive approach towards competitors only tarnished the image of LTC. One user candidly commented:
"To win, focus on elevating yourself rather than bringing others down."
The story becomes even more intense as market analysts speak out. Renowned analyst CrediBULL Crypto sharply rebuts, stating that labeling XRP as "undesirable" is completely "absurd and meaningless." He questions:
"If XRP is truly just a 'scam', 'useless' or 'unnecessary', then it certainly would not have been able to maintain its position as the third largest cryptocurrency on the market."
Other commentators also seized the opportunity to provide data for proof. They pointed out that the market capitalization of XRP is currently at 168–170 billion USD, while Litecoin only stands at 8.6 billion USD. A user named Phil even concluded succinctly yet sarcastically:
"170.54 billion USD (XRP) vs. 8.6 billion USD (LTC)... We're done."
Old Divisions in the Crypto Community
The verbal battle between XRP and Litecoin this time is not merely a "word fight" on social media, but also evokes the deep-seated conflicts that have long existed within the crypto market community. Over the years, XRP has often been seen as a "special case" – having a large number of loyal supporters while also being a target of fierce attacks from other factions.
Last month, lawyer John Deaton, a prominent figure in the community, described XRP as "the most hated coin by institutions, but the most favored by retail investors." This statement clearly reflects the divide: traditional finance and a segment of the crypto community remain skeptical, while many retail investors trust and hold XRP as a long-term option.
Criticism aimed at XRP mainly revolves around two major issues. The first is the pre-mined supply (, leading many to believe that the project lacks fairness compared to decentralized mined coins like Bitcoin. The second is the centralized governance structure, where the majority of the supply is held by Ripple Labs and related organizations, raising concerns that the value and development direction of XRP could be controlled by a few entities.
On the contrary, the XRP-supporting community argues that these accusations have been exaggerated and largely stem from a "tribal" mentality in the crypto world. According to them, XRP is often seen as an "outsider" by Bitcoin and Ethereum maximalists for not adhering to an absolute decentralized model, leading to negative bias. These individuals argue that it is the fierce competition between communities that has contributed to the wave of criticism, rather than an objective assessment based on technology and the actual utility value of XRP.
Market Reality: LTC has its own progress but XRP still stands out
It is noteworthy that the controversial statement from Litecoin comes at a time when the project is celebrating a series of important milestones. As of July 2025, the Litecoin network has processed over 300 million transactions, achieving a record hashrate of 2.7 PH/s, thereby solidifying its position as one of the most stable and oldest operating blockchains. Additionally, LTC continues to expand its real-world application capabilities through new integrations on PayPal, Venmo, and Telegram Wallet, enhancing the accessibility for everyday users.
Not stopping there, interest from the traditional financial sector in Litecoin is also on the rise. Several investment funds in the United States have filed for approval of a Litecoin ETF, indicating that this coin is still seen as an important part of the digital asset diversification picture.
However, when comparing on the market capitalization front, the gap between LTC and XRP is still very clear. At the current time, XRP is trading around 2.8 USD, down 3.4% over the past week – higher than the overall market decline of 1.6%. Despite a short-term adjustment, XRP still maintains its position in the global top 3, only behind Bitcoin and Ethereum, with a market capitalization of nearly 170 billion USD. Technical analysts, including CRYPTOWZRD, believe that if the support level of 2.47 USD is maintained, the price of XRP could completely break through to reach 4.5 USD in the upcoming period.
Meanwhile, Litecoin is currently trading at 111 USD, down 1% in the last 7 days. Although it has increased nearly 70% over the past year, LTC is still down more than 72.8% from its peak of 410 USD in 2021, and is currently ranked 28th by market capitalization.
The verbal showdown between the Litecoin and XRP communities is therefore not just a simple debate on social media, but also clearly reflects the tribal divide in the crypto market – where factions are always competing as fiercely as the price fluctuations.
And after all, the numbers speak the truth: with a market cap 20 times that of Litecoin, XRP remains the dominant name. In the eyes of investors, this is not only proof of market strength but also reflects a strong belief in the future of this token.
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