Crypto analyst and XRP advocate MrCauliman took aim at XRP investors on May 14, arguing that too many of them are just sitting on the token without actually using the XRP Ledger. In a series of posts, he said holders are consumed by price predictions, influencer hot takes, and emotional reactions — and that it’s making them anxious for no good reason.
What MrCauliman actually said
MrCauliman didn’t pull punches. He called out the community for obsessing over price charts and influencer opinions instead of studying the network and its builders. He noted that he previously built on rival networks like Solana but now focuses on the XRP Ledger because he believes it’s genuinely unique. His core message: confidence in XRP comes from using it, not just holding it.
The tools he wants holders to try
He laid out a short list of XRPL tools that he thinks too few holders bother with. Self-custody wallets like Xaman (formerly XRPL Labs Wallet) were at the top. He also pointed to the built-in decentralized exchange, trust lines, NFTs, and automated market makers (AMMs). And for everyday spending, he suggested the Uphold card, which lets people spend and earn XRP through regular purchases.
The criticism lands as the XRP community continues to debate whether the token’s value is tied more to speculation or to actual network activity. MrCauliman’s argument — that anxiety stems from holding without understanding — isn’t new, but it’s getting louder from within the XRP camp itself. If more holders start using the ledger’s features, it could shift the conversation from price targets to real utility. For now, the ball is in the holders’ court.
