Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), David Schwartz, stirred excitement within the XRP ($2.32) community with a cryptic message. Schwartz shared a simple phrase, “Lock in,” across social media, triggering a surge of bullish responses. XRP supporters, often called the “XRP army,” interpreted the message as a call to “hodl” XRP — a term used in the crypto world to encourage holding assets long-term instead of selling.

Several community members echoed this sentiment, including well-known XRP advocate @XRPcryptowolf, who asserted, “David just confirmed to lock in and not sell any XRP.” The wave of similar messages further fueled the community’s belief that Schwartz’s words were a signal to secure XRP holdings or increase purchases.

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Ripple CTO Warns Against Classic Crypto Scams

In a separate post, Schwartz addressed the growing threat of crypto scams. He highlighted a common scheme where scammers, often impersonating high-profile figures like Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, trick users into sending small amounts of cryptocurrency with the promise of receiving double in return. 

Schwartz sarcastically commented on the scam, stating, “If you send me just 10 XRP, then I will… have 10 more XRP.” This comment served as a direct warning to XRP holders, urging them to stay alert. 

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Scammers frequently use fake profiles on X (formerly Twitter) and even deepfake technology on YouTube to impersonate Ripple executives. These schemes aim to deceive users into parting with their XRP or other cryptocurrencies.

XRP Price Outlook: Bullish Patterns Signal Possible Surge

Meanwhile, technical analysis points to a potential bullish trend for XRP. According to analyst and trader Ali Martinez, XRP’s price chart has displayed three consecutive bull pennant patterns. This technical pattern often signals the continuation of an upward price trend.

Martinez predicted that after testing the $2.25 resistance level, XRP could potentially climb to $4.40. At present, XRP is trading at $2.39, based on data from CoinMarketCap. If the predicted upward momentum holds, it could mark a significant price increase for the fourth-largest cryptocurrency.

With growing optimism from the “lock in” message, increased scam awareness, and bullish price predictions, XRP holders remain watchful for the next move.

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