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XRP YouTuber Moon Lambo emphasizes that XRP has already established itself as a long-term, legitimate player in the crypto sector.
Taking to X yesterday, Moon Lambo reaffirmed his longstanding conviction about XRP, stating that the token is an obvious early winner in crypto. In his view, XRP has already demonstrated long-term survival and success, especially compared to many newer, unproven assets.
Debate Over XRP Survival Now Irrelevant
Accordingly, Moon Lambo argued that the debate over whether XRP will survive in the long term is now irrelevant. His conviction stems from the fact that XRP has survived for more than 13 years, from 2012 to 2025.
With the token still in existence, actively traded on major exchanges, and now part of the U.S. spot ETF market, he stressed that XRP’s fundamentals have never been stronger.
Notably, his remarks came in response to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s celebration of XRP’s milestone as the fastest U.S. crypto spot ETF, since Ethereum, to reach $1 billion in AUM.
According to Garlinghouse, the spot XRP ETF reached the $1 billion AUM milestone in under four weeks. For context, Canary Capital launched the first full spot XRP ETF on November 13. Days later, three additional U.S. launches from Franklin, Bitwise, and Grayscale went live.
While Garlinghouse reported that these ETFs have collectively hit $1 billion, data from SoSoValue indicates that the net assets of XRP ETFs currently stand at $938 million.
World Now Recognizes XRP’s Value
In his commentary, Garlinghouse emphasized rising demand for regulated crypto products in the U.S., citing Vanguard’s recent support as a key example. He also highlighted that community, stability, and longevity remain underrated yet critical factors for this new wave of crypto holders.
In parallel, Moon Lambo noted that the Ripple CEO’s statement reflects a turning point in market perception. He argued that the rest of the world, including institutions, corporations, and Wall Street, is finally recognizing XRP’s value and potential.
Moon Lambo believes the fast success of XRP spot ETFs shows that mainstream interest matches the community’s long-held belief in the token’s utility, resilience, and long-term value.
Community Reacts
Meanwhile, Moon Lambo’s commentary sparked widespread reactions across the XRP community, with most users agreeing with his view.
Responding, pro-XRP lawyer Bill Morgan indicated that he partially agrees that XRP’s fundamentals have strengthened but emphasized that the ecosystem still needs more progress.
I generally agree but I feel there is more making to do yet https://t.co/qfUB8S1Xof
— bill morgan (@Belisarius2020) December 8, 2025
Another community member celebrated XRP’s ability to remain in the top 10 crypto rankings for 13 years. Meanwhile, another commented noted that despite persistent FUD, investor demand for XRP continues to show.
In addition, a long-term XRP supporter expressed excitement that spot ETFs linked to XRP are helping bring the asset to a broader audience. They insisted that XRP’s fundamentals have always been solid and argued that millions of new investors are now discovering the token.
However, some users challenged Moon Lambo’s claim. One directly countered the “XRP made it” statement, arguing that the current price does not support such a conclusion. Another pointed out that despite the optimism, major asset managers such as BlackRock and VanEck have yet to file for spot XRP ETFs.