Bitcoin Maxi Blasts XRP Investors With ‘Retarded’ Tag Amid Price Drop

2025-08-02 16:07:57

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Bitcoin maxi, FiatHawk criticized XRP investors, following a suggestion that the altcoin could rally to $10,000. This comes amid the recent drop below the psychological $3 level as part of the broader crypto market decline . XRP Holders Are “Truly Retarded” In an X post , FiatHawk remarked that XRP is the crypto for the truly retarded. This came as he shared a message about a potential investor mentioning how they could invest $300 in the altcoin now and watch it grow exponentially as XRP rallie...

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