Podcast host Scott Melker, often known as “The Wolf of All Streets,” has clarified his stance on XRP following remarks that stirred sturdy reactions.
For context, talking on a earlier podcast episode with Morgan Creek Capital CEO Mark Yusko, Melker highlighted notable features in older cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and XRP.
He identified that Ethereum was up 9% and XRP was up 10% on the time of the present. Melker additionally famous that on the weekly time-frame, ETH had risen 23% whereas XRP had jumped 33%.
“The truth that an asset will increase in value doesn’t imply that the performance acquired higher. It simply means there are extra patrons than sellers, so the worth rises,” Yusko remarked concerning XRP’s surge.
Furthermore, he claimed that the worth enhance was additionally because of hypothesis about XRP’s potential position in authorities use instances. Nevertheless, he harassed that there was no direct proof for such plans.
XRP Military Reacts
XRP influencer “Digital Asset Investor” shared the change on X. He highlighted Yusko’s criticism and Melker’s reference to XRP as a “dinosaur altcoin.”
Based on him, the foundation of the criticism stems from the supposed worry amongst Bitcoin advocates that XRP may sooner or later flip BTC. Consequently, they proceed to unfold FUD, calling it a rip-off.
Different voices, similar to Brad Kimes of Digital Views, additionally joined the dialog. Kimes expressed concern over what he perceives as deliberate efforts to stop collaboration between the Bitcoin and XRP communities.
Referring to the scheduling of Bitcoin Vegas and XRPLasVegas in 2026, Kimes famous that there have been no overlapping dates and no direct competitors between the occasions. But, in response to him, XRPLasVegas was blocked from utilizing the identical venue. He sees it as an indication of pointless resistance from the Bitcoin facet.
He highlighted his intention to foster unity throughout blockchain communities, noting that he had invited notable Bitcoin figures similar to Mark Yusko and Caitlin Lengthy to take part simply earlier than their public criticism of Ripple’s utility for a financial institution constitution.
“I Don’t Suppose XRP Is a Rip-off”
Responding to the backlash, Melker acknowledged that he doesn’t consider XRP is a rip-off. He even mentioned he doesn’t spend a lot time fascinated with the asset.
I don’t assume $XRP is a rip-off.
I don’t actually take into consideration $XRP.
Nevertheless, many who do take into consideration $XRP get deeply troubled once they assume that somebody would possibly assume one thing unhealthy about $XRP.
Looks like their downside, not mine. https://t.co/ydXmnZ1RJT
— The Wolf Of All Streets (@scottmelker) August 14, 2025
Melker additionally expressed willingness to take part in XRPLasVegas 2026. Moreover, he teased an upcoming interview with the CEO of Flare, suggesting that he stays open to participating with the XRP neighborhood regardless of previous tensions.
