Claver's $100 XRP Bet Requires 7,420% Price Surge

XRP influencer Jake Claver is under scrutiny for his $100 bet on XRP's price, which requires a 7,420% rally to win. Critics point out that Claver previously called for XRP to hit $1,000 by the end of 2025, but it didn't materialize.

According to Trader ChartNerd, for XRP to fall back to $1 by year-end in favor of Scam Detective's side of the bet, the price would need to drop 26%. However, for Claver's side to win, XRP would need to rise 7,420%.

Claver responded to criticism, saying that success in XRP doesn't come down to buying low or holding the biggest bag. He argued that 'XRP holders who will do best long-term are not necessarily those who bought at the lowest prices or hold the largest positions,' but rather those who built proper structures around their holdings.

Government acquisition claims about XRP were also disputed, with ScamDetective stating flatly that no such acquisition is expected beyond any XRP the government may already hold from prior asset confiscations.