XRP news today: XRP Influencers Promote Fraudulent Groups, Predict 28,000% Price Surge

Crypto researcher and XRP enthusiast XtinaRP has published a detailed update on her ongoing investigation into a web of fraudulent activity tied to major XRP-themed Telegram groups. The investigation reveals that high-profile Twitter accounts with significant followings have been actively promoting these groups, funneling XRP holders into what appear to be well-coordinated scam operations.

Accounts such as @Xaif_Crypto and @TheXRP_guy have promoted the Telegram group XRPCommunityChads and shared a Discord server linked to the operation run by @AltcoinBale, @XRPGuru22, and others. These promotions took place on April 25, 2025, and involved coordinated behavior pointing to a larger fraud network. These individuals are also connected to another Telegram group, XRP_TradersElite, which allegedly serves as a funneling point to lure XRP holders onto platforms where they may become victims of phishing, fake giveaways, or market manipulation schemes.

The strategy involves amplifying hype around XRP’s price, with some accounts predicting XRP would reach $150 by the end of 2025 — an increase of more than 28,000% from its March 31st price. This prediction aligns closely with tactics used in pump-and-dump frauds and FOMO-driven manipulation efforts. XtinaRP’s tweet emphasized how disturbing it is to see trust weaponized in this way. “It’s alarming to see how these accounts exploit trust to funnel holders into potential fraud,” she wrote. “It feels like a web as I work through these networks. It’s unbelievable how widespread this issue is and how one way or another they are all connected.”

The scope of the operation appears extensive. A breakdown of the current findings shows that @AltcoinBale’s operation alone now includes seven distinct accounts: @AltcoinBale, @XRPGuru22, @XRPHypeMan, @CryptoChadXRP, @XRPMaximalist, @TheXRP_guy, and @Xaif_Crypto. Although some accounts overlap due to subnet masking or alias use, the research indicates at least 34 unique scam accounts are active across all identified operations, including a subnet of 27 separate wallet-linked accounts and others tied to promotional behavior.

The misconduct extends beyond group promotion. Screenshots reveal that @Xaif_Crypto and @TheXRP_guy shared links to the Telegram group on April 27 and 28, 2025. Their posts encouraged users to join the group under the guise of receiving “alpha” or “insider tips.” Such platforms have historically been used as launch points for phishing attacks and high-risk financial manipulation. XtinaRP’s reporting notes that their collaboration with @AltcoinBale on promotional content, and in some cases, explicit endorsement of tokens like $ARMY, signals direct involvement in scam tactics that resemble those previously linked to figures like @echodatruth.

The implications for the XRP community are serious. While many retail holders depend on these influencers for insights and trading signals, some have repurposed their platforms to direct followers into financial harm. This case underlines the need for rigorous scrutiny of influencer behavior and group affiliations within the XRP ecosystem. XtinaRP’s investigation actively focuses on uncovering how deeply embedded these accounts are within XRP social media circles and how their interconnectivity facilitates these schemes. Her report urges holders to approach unsolicited Telegram and Discord invitations cautiously and to verify the legitimacy of any group or individual making aggressive price predictions.