Crypto Analyst warns selling XRP at $10 might haunt holders like early Bitcoin sellers at $10.
Even after big gains, history shows early exits often lead to long-term regret and missed upside.

Edoardo Farina, a well-known figure in the cryptocurrency space, has issued a warning to XRP holders considering selling at $10. In a tweet that stirred conversation among long-time XRP watchers, Farina said, 

Selling your $XRP at $10 will be a once-in-a-lifetime mistake, one that most people will never recover from.

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His caution comes from the belief that XRP still has a lot to appreciate, particularly as wider adoption and institutional integration kick into full swing.

At present, XRP is priced at approximately $2.78. A rise to $10 would represent a 300% increase, but some investors think the long-term potential could be much higher.

Farina’s caution sounds familiar to old-time market players who saw the lost fortunes during the earlier cryptocurrency boom times.

History Suggests Holding Pays Off

When XRP broke the $1 barrier back in November 2024, it was the first time in more than three years. Traders expected a retracement to $0.50, but that never materialized. The cost instead rose very rapidly by $2. Those investors who sold too soon were left on the sidelines to watch.

XRP’s rise started in early 2017, when it removed two zeros from its price. Back then, XRP was available for mere fractions of a cent. The starting price today is much higher, yet the pattern of initial selling followed by regret over time still holds.

Bitcoin follows the same path. It was once priced under $0.05, and now it exceeds $117,000. Sellers that sold at $10 thought they made a good take, but many would consider that decision as too early now.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao revealed himself on this topic in a post, admitting that he still regrets coming in too late, even though he purchased BTC at $600 back in 2013

XRP could hit $100 by 2025, say analysts

The future perspective on XRP diverges to an extreme degree. Farina revealed that he will take profits when XRP rises above $100. Other commentators agree. Javon Marks predicts the token to potentially reach $100 this cycle, which he sees peaking by 2025 or 2026.

Matthew Brienen, another crypto analyst, has given a longer timeline. He believes that XRP can potentially hit $1,000 by 2035. This scenario, should it occur, will yield a 40,700% return compared to a 300% return by selling at $10. Farina’s conservatism begins to make sense on this note, especially to those who are willing to hold.

Jake Claver, one of the pioneers of cryptocurrency, made a more optimistic outlook. In a widely posted video, Claver stated XRP could hit $10,000 by 2027. He argues that using XRP’s speed and cost efficiency on cross-border transactions, which he believes places the crypto among global settlement leaders.

Despite these high targets, not everyone agrees on the right approach. Some believe one should take profits on realistic price levels rather than risk missing out entirely. Farina, however, believes the psychological trap of early selling continues to block investors from achieving long-term value.

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Filed under: Bitcoin - @ July 13, 2025 2:15 pm