XRP News Today: Alpha Lions CEO Blames Media for Bitcoin Bias Against XRP

Edward Farina, the CEO of Alpha Lions Academy, recently expressed his concerns about the mainstream narratives targeting XRP through a public statement on a social media platform. Farina argues that the negative coverage and skepticism surrounding XRP are intentional efforts to divert public attention from its potential. He believes that these narratives are part of a broader strategy to steer the general population toward Bitcoin (BTC) while keeping them uninformed about alternatives such as XRP.

Farina's argument suggests that public sentiment is being manipulated to focus on Bitcoin, ignoring other digital assets that may offer superior utility or strategic relevance. He states, “The mainstream campaign against $XRP tells you everything you need to know.” He continues, “They want the masses to blindly bet their entire net worth into BTC while distracting them from the real deal.” Farina concludes his message with a rhetorical remark, “When was the last time the masses were right? History says this won’t end well for 99%.” His message implies that historical patterns of mass behavior often end in poor outcomes for most participants, and that the current push towards Bitcoin dominance may ultimately be no different.

Farina's post attracted a mix of supportive and critical reactions from the online community. A user named Caspian endorsed the core sentiment, stating, “Distracting narratives favor control over clarity. Real leverage grows by understanding the system beneath the noise, and positioning yourself where lasting value is quietly built.” Caspian’s remark aligns with Farina’s comment that media and institutional emphasis on Bitcoin may be crowding out attention from lesser-publicized projects that could offer long-term value.

Another user, Tara369, shared a different perspective, challenging the assumption that the general public is heavily invested in Bitcoin. She said, “I don’t think the masses care about btc. No one I know owns it. In addition the masses can’t afford their groceries I’m sure btc is the last on their mind.” Her response describes economic hardship as a more immediate concern for most individuals, implying that the conversation around digital assets may not even be relevant to large segments of the population at this time.

Farina’s position underscores a belief held by certain segments of the XRP community that media, corporate, and financial institutions elevate Bitcoin while undermining digital assets such as XRP, which they argue possess unique technological advantages and practical use cases. While critics argue that this view lacks substantiated evidence and stems from confirmation bias, supporters continue to call attention to regulatory actions, inconsistent reporting, and market behavior that they interpret as reinforcing their stance.

Farina’s commentary suggests that for retail investors, understanding the motivations behind public messaging is as important as analyzing the technical or financial fundamentals of any given asset. Whether or not the public has embraced Bitcoin to the degree claimed, his statement contributes to the ongoing discourse around trust, transparency, and the role of influence in the digital asset economy.