Matthew Snider, Chief Investment Officer at Digital Wealth Partners, has issued a cautionary statement to XRP retail investors following a significant development involving Trident Digital. The financial firm recently disclosed its plan to build a $500 million XRP reserve, a move that could impact the availability of XRP in the broader market. Trident Digital’s XRP Reserve Strategy Trident Digital, a Nasdaq-listed company, announced its intention to raise $500 million through a combination of stock offerings and financial instruments. The funds will be used to establish a substantial XRP treasury, with implementation scheduled to begin in the latter half of this year, pending regulatory clearance. At present, the firm is engaging with institutional investors and other stakeholders to determine the optimal approach for acquiring XRP and managing the reserve infrastructure. With this move, Trident joins the ranks of other publicly traded companies that have announced similar plans to hold XRP in their corporate treasuries. These companies include Webus International, Wellgistics Health, and VivoPower, among others. Implications for Retail Access to XRP In light of the growing institutional interest, Snider warned that the supply of XRP available for individual investors could face increasing constraints. He highlighted that sustained corporate accumulation could restrict the effectiveness of dollar-cost averaging (DCA) , a method in which investors buy an asset at regular intervals to reduce price volatility over time. Snider’s concern is rooted in the possibility that large-scale purchases by corporations might remove significant quantities of XRP from the circulating supply. If institutional reserves continue to grow, the availability of XRP on public exchanges may decline, limiting opportunities for everyday investors to accumulate the token steadily. We are on twitter, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) July 15, 2023 While such a supply restriction could positively influence XRP’s price trajectory, Snider noted that retail participants may be priced out or unable to maintain consistent accumulation. His statement implies that investors considering XRP should act sooner rather than later, before institutional interest accelerates further. XRP Holding Benchmarks Remain Debated As the conversation around XRP adoption intensifies, discussions have also emerged regarding the ideal quantity of XRP to hold for long-term financial benefit. The XRP community remains divided on what constitutes a meaningful amount for personal investment. Edo Farina, founder of Alpha Lions Academy, suggests that holding at least 1,000 XRP could be a reasonable benchmark for retail investors aiming to benefit from future growth. In contrast, other voices in the community, such as King Vale, argue that a minimum of 50,000 XRP is necessary to achieve financial success. At current prices, that would require an investment of over $100,000, a threshold many consider unrealistic. This has led to criticism from some community members, including commentator Xena, who argues that such figures are arbitrary and often serve to inflate investor egos rather than offer practical guidance. According to critics, individual investment goals and risk tolerance should dictate how much XRP one holds, not broad community speculation. The announcement from Trident Digital marks another step in the growing trend of institutional involvement in XRP. As more corporations express interest in integrating the asset into their financial frameworks, retail investors may face new challenges in accessing XRP through traditional accumulation strategies. Snider’s warning underscores the urgency for those considering investment to reassess their plans before broader market dynamics shift further out of reach. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Wealth Manager: “Pretty Soon, There Won’t be Any XRP Left to DCA with”. Here’s why appeared first on Times Tabloid .
