Market expert and software engineer Vincent Van Code has issued a direct warning that investors may soon lose the ability to buy native XRP through direct traditional retail channels. He outlined an upcoming shift in how the cryptocurrency will be accessed , pointing to a future where the altcoin is obtained only through institutional products.
Why Buying XRP Could Become Impossible In The Future
On Thursday, Van Code announced via an X post that XRP is on track to become inaccessible for direct retail purchase as the market transitions toward institutionally controlled vehicles. He predicts that within a couple of years, major custodians will hold nearly all native XRP, leaving retail investors to gain exposure only through ETFs or bank-managed market marker styl

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