- Crypto influencer TimeTraveler urged XRP holders not to sell until 2030, citing strong long-term potential.
- The post sparked debate in the community, with some agreeing to “HODL,” while others stressed the importance of taking profits.
- The discussion highlights a broader divide in crypto investing between long-term conviction and risk-managed profit-taking.
A post by prominent crypto personality TimeTraveler (@traveler2236) has sparked spirited debate across Crypto Twitter this week, as the influencer issued a bold directive regarding XRP, Ripple’s native token.
On X, the crypto commentator urged XRP holders not to do anything with XRP until 2030, no matter what circumstances arise. “This is financial advice. Do nothing with XRP until 2030,” he wrote.
While the statement remained ambiguous, he clarified in a following tweet that he meant that holders should avoid selling their tokens within the next five years. “To be clear, do not sell,” he added.
The tweet, couched as firm financial guidance, urges holders to maintain their XRP positions for the long haul, with 2030 marked as the earliest point to even consider selling.
Notably, this notion comes from a growing confidence in XRP’s trajectory as many believe the Ripple-backed coin would be worth staggering amounts in 2030.
In fact, some analysts have predicted that XRP could soar as high as $100 during this time frame, printing new sets of millionaires. While his statement signals positivity, not everyone within the community agrees with the view.
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This is financial advice.
Do nothing with XRP until 2030.
— 𝚃𝚒𝚖𝚎 𝚃𝚛𝚊𝚟𝚎𝚕𝚎𝚛 (@Traveler2236) July 22, 2025
Community Reaction: “Put Family First”
The tweet quickly ignited responses from across the crypto space. One user, MB (@BGM2021), opposed the view and took a more pragmatic stance on profit-taking. He pointed to the need for taking profits along the way to sort out things, including personal and family needs.
“If you have life-changing money, sell into the euphoria no matter what. Put your life and your family first — you will have time to accumulate, I promise you.”
MB warned that holders who do not take profits occasionally might end up being frustrated, ‘hating the game.’
“Take profits or you’re going to hate the game, and you need to love the game because the game always gives back to the patient ones,” he said.
This contrast highlights a long-standing tension within the crypto investing world: the “diamond hands” mentality versus a more risk-managed, profit-taking approach.
Meanwhile, other members of the community agreed to TimeTraveler’s view, with some stressing how long they have been holding their XRP stash. Notably, JasperPinesll noted that they have been holding XRP for over seven years with no intention to sell anytime soon.
“We bought XRP 7 years ago. I don’t even think about that money. Who would ever sell? That makes no sense. Until several generations of my family are taken care of, that money is going nowhere,” she wrote.
We bought XRP 7 years ago. I don’t even think about that money. Who would ever sell? That makes no sense. Until several generations of my family are taken care of, that money is going no where. We bought alot, and forgot about it, and will still forget about it for a long…
— JasperPinesII (@JulieSm16956097) July 22, 2025
HODL vs. Realism: What Should XRP Holders Do?
XRP has remained a polarizing asset within the cryptocurrency community. Positioned as a top-three coin by market cap, it has faced both regulatory scrutiny and passionate support over the years.
TimeTraveler’s post appears to reflect confidence in the long-term potential of XRP, possibly expecting major developments or adoption gains by 2030.
However, critics of the long-hold strategy argue that “hopium” can be costly. Volatility in crypto markets means prices can spike dramatically, and failing to take profits during those surges could lead to missed opportunities or emotional burnout.
Bottom Line
While TimeTraveler’s conviction in XRP’s future is clear, the conversation it sparked serves as a reminder that crypto investing is deeply personal and emotional. Whether an investor chooses to hold for five more years or secure gains during bull runs, the key message echoed by many is this: have a plan.
As always, the crypto market remains unpredictable, and community voices often shape the tone of investor sentiment.
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