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Pro-$XRPgame developer Chad Steingraber recently reignited confidence in $XRPwith a post highlighting his early Bitcoin investment.

According toSteingraber, he bought all his Bitcoin when it was just $3,000, a decision that has paid off massively.

Notably, BTC last sold for exactly $3,000 in December 2018. The leading crypto also maintained prices in the $3K range in early 2019 before it left that region for good.

In the nearly seven years that followed, Bitcoin has gone on to reach its peak price of $112,000. In perspective, that marks a massive 3,633% surge. Even today, it retains most of those gains, stabilizing around $109K.

Don’t Miss $XRPAfter Missing Bitcoin

In his post, Steingraber emphasized that he would have missed the opportunity to enter Bitcoin early and net a 37X return if he had listened to the naysayers. He suggests that $XRPis now in a similar phase. The tweet subtly warns that listening to skeptics could lead to missing out again.

Steingraber’s message resonates with a broader sentiment within the $XRPcommunity. They believe $XRPcould become as valuable as Bitcoin in the future and that long-term value often emerges when sentiment is at its lowest.

These comparisons surface as $XRP’s long-term performance continues to frustrate holders. The coin has traded below its peak for nearly eight years, with many critics labelingit a poor long-term investment but viable for short-term speculation.

Ignoring the Noise, Focusing on Value

However, $XRPproponents see such skepticism as similar to what Bitcoin faced in its early stages. Some commentators also point out that $XRPhas existed nearly as long as Bitcoin.

Notably, $XRPemerged three years after Bitcoin, though their performance remains miles apart. For instance, around 2018/2019, when Bitcoin was last seen at $3K and Steingraber entered, $XRPwas around $0.28. Since then, $XRP’s price has increased about 11X compared to Bitcoin’s 37X.

Many attribute $XRP’s perceived underperformance to the SEC lawsuit. While the legal battles are now behind it, the coin has yet to stage the historic breakout many hope will make them rich.

Yet, amid the wait, pundits continue to highlight that a day of reckoning is coming for $XRP, and those ignoring it today may regret it.

According tocrypto educator Edoardo Farina, investors have until Ripple unveils a new plan for the $XRPin escrow. After that, he believes FOMO will send the price through the roof.

Separately, influencer Coach JV said$XRPholders stand to benefit from one of the greatest wealth transfers in history. According to him, those sleeping on $XRPwill regret it in the future.

But When?

Amid all these promises of a bright future, the lingering question on investors’ minds is: When will this teased future arrive?

Early Bitcoin holders are already cashing out billions from investments made when prices were under $0.10. As for $XRPholders, the wait continues. However, pundits like Steingraber have continued to advise patience.

But when tho? My gawd this has been so stagnant.

— JD (@JDin5D) July 7, 2025

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