- Digital Asset Investor warns XRP holders against chasing yield or borrowing without fully understanding risks in an unregulated industry.
- Lack of oversight leaves investors exposed to counterparty failures, liquidity issues, and unsustainable return models.
- He stresses capital preservation over yield, urging holders to prioritize protecting their XRP until clearer regulations emerge.
Prominent crypto investor Digital Asset Investor has urged XRP holders to exercise extreme caution before seeking yield opportunities or borrowing against their holdings. In a recent post, the investor highlighted the risks associated with yield generation mechanisms in an industry that remains largely unregulated.
“Before you try to earn yield on your XRP or borrow against it, make sure you know exactly how the yield is being generated and exactly what your borrowing risks are,” he wrote. “This industry is still young, and we don’t have regulations yet. I’ve seen this movie many times before.”
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Regulatory Gap Heightens Risk
The warning comes at a time when the broader digital asset sector continues to face regulatory uncertainty. Without clear guardrails, investors often engage with yield platforms or lending protocols without fully understanding the counterparty risks, collateral practices, or sustainability of returns.
Before you try to earn yield on your XRP or borrow against it make sure you know EXACTLY how the yield is being generated and EXACTLY what your borrowing risks are. This industry is STILL young and we don’t have regulations yet. I’ve seen this movie before many times. Not… pic.twitter.com/YtD6Y4J9tu
— Digital Asset Investor (@digitalassetbuy) September 17, 2025
Digital Asset Investor emphasized that the absence of oversight makes due diligence more critical than ever. He pointed out that while yield strategies may appear attractive, they can expose retail investors to sudden liquidity issues or counterparty defaults.
Safety Over Yield
Reiterating a conservative stance, the investor explained that his “number one priority” remains keeping XRP safe until a clearer regulatory framework is established. He underscored that capital preservation outweighs speculative yield opportunities, particularly in a market still susceptible to shocks.
“Not financial advice, but know your risks and know what you hold,” he said, framing his message as a reminder for investors to prioritize safety over aggressive yield pursuits.
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