XRP Price Plunges 5% As Solana Foundation Exec Says ‘Mediocre’ Ripple Token Is ‘Outclassed’ By SOL
The XRP price plunged 5% over the past 24 hours to $2.41 as of 3:44 a.m. EST even as trading volume surged 80% to $3.1 billion. The drop followed sharp criticism from Solana Foundation executive Vibhu Norby, who called XRP a “mediocre token” that has been “outclassed” by Solana (SOL) in speed, scalability, and developer adoption. I want Ripple and XRP to succeed at an insane degree such that the entire industry moves forward. But the fact is that the community does not argue with facts, even though the data is readily available. And as a longtime engineer and truth seeker, that bothers me. It is totally… pic.twitter.com/2U6tOmG8sI — vibhu (@vibhu) November 1, 2025 The comments reignited rivalry between the two blockchain communities, with XRP supporters emphasizing Ripple’s expanding role in cross-border payments and institutional partnerships. Analysts said the criticism may have fueled short-term selling pressure, though long-t...