Prominent crypto analyst NotFinancialAdvice (NFA) argues that ongoing FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, & Doubt) surrounding XRP is a deliberate strategy to deter retail investors from buying at low prices. In a recent clip shared on X, NFA revealed he no longer believes these narratives are accidental.
Persistent FUDs Targeting XRP and Ripple
Over the years, XRP has been the subject of various negative claims. Some of these claims, according to analysts, aim to manipulate market sentiment. In fact, pro-XRP lawyer Bill Morgan recently identified three recurring FUDs within the XRP community. These include theories that XRP’s price is being suppressed, that the coin lacks legal clarity, and that Ripple’s stablecoin, RLUSD, could render XRP irrelevant. Despite numerous efforts to debunk these ideas, they continue to spread across the community.
FUD Appears Orchestrated
NFA believes that these narratives are not coincidental but instead staged. According to him, powerful entities may be driving these FUD campaigns to manipulate retail investors. He pointed out that social media platforms allow these entities to engineer artificial stories that appear organic. “Certain narratives we believe are naturally occurring might actually be part of a larger strategy,” NFA suggested.
Discouraging Retail Investors While Institutions Gain Control
NFA went on to explain the potential motives behind this strategy. He noted that Ripple is poised to play a significant role in the future of digital payments, and has formed partnerships with influential organizations like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the United Nations (UN). In his view, entities interested in Ripple’s future may want to limit retail participation by creating uncertainty around XRP.
By discouraging retail investors, these organizations could gain greater control over the token. NFA believes the FUD serves this purpose, discouraging small investors while keeping institutional interest intact. He emphasized that many of these narratives feel “designed” to create uncertainty and prevent retail investors from buying at low prices. This leaves institutions in a favorable position to accumulate more XRP.
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In conclusion, NFA’s analysis suggests a deliberate campaign to create fear, benefitting larger institutions while sidelining retail investors.
