Financial markets often move on stories long before they move on 0 the crypto world, where speculation drives sentiment, influential voices can shape narratives that sway 1 XRP’s community waits for long-delayed spot ETF approvals , one such voice has issued a stark warning — urging holders not to be distracted by political theater or surface-level 2 Broader Context: ETF Delays and Political Noise The SEC’s approval of spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs fueled strong rallies across both assets, while XRP — despite Ripple’s expanding global presence — remains in 3 agency has yet to greenlight any spot XRP ETF , and analysts have cited procedural caution and legal complexities as possible reasons.
Meanwhile, the U. S. government’s recent shutdown has slowed operations across major agencies, including the SEC, creating fertile ground for 4 traders now suggest the delay in XRP’s ETF approval might be more than bureaucratic — hinting instead at deliberate timing or manipulation behind the 5 FALL FOR THIS IF YOUR HOLDING #XRP 6 — Ripple Bull Winkle | Crypto Researcher (@RipBullWinkle) October 6, 2025 Ripple Bull Winkle Sounds the Alarm Crypto commentator Ripple Bull Winkle has drawn particular attention for his controversial 7 a video shared on X, he stated: “Everyone thinks the government shutdown was about 8 SEC knows XRP ETFs are next in 9 know approval equals a flood of liquidity that Wall Street can’t 10 what do they do?
They stall, they delay approvals, they distract the public with shutdown headlines while insiders quietly load up on cheap XRP bags.” He went further, calling the situation “not incompetence, but orchestration — a smokescreen.” According to Bull Winkle, “by the time retail realizes what’s happening, XRP won’t just be climbing — it’ll be ripping, and the insiders are already strapped in.” His remarks have ignited widespread debate among XRP 11 see his comments as a legitimate warning, while others caution against framing speculation as fact without corroborating 12 are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 What the Facts Show Currently, no verified evidence supports the claim that the SEC is intentionally delaying XRP ETF approvals for insider 13 agency’s ETF review process is governed by fixed legal timelines, and any approval or denial would be documented in publicly accessible 14 said, a government shutdown does slow down 15 furloughs, delayed briefings, and reduced interagency communication naturally extend review 16 these effects are procedural — not proof of coordinated 17 Takeaway for XRP Holders Ripple Bull Winkle’s message resonates because it taps into a familiar crypto sentiment: that powerful insiders act first, while retail investors react 18 or not his warning proves accurate, one lesson remains timeless — caution and verification must always come before 19 holders should continue to rely on official SEC updates, exchange filings, and verifiable on-chain data rather than unconfirmed social-media 20 Winkle’s post may serve as a reminder to stay vigilant, but in markets driven by both truth and speculation, discernment is the most valuable asset any investor can 21 : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial 22 views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s 23 are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment 24 action taken by the reader is strictly at their own 25 Tabloid is not responsible for any financial 26 us on Twitter , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News
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