Bitcoin Maxi Pierre Rochard Reignites Crypto Feud, Calls for XRP Army “Surrender”

• Pierre Rochard called for XRP holders to “unconditionally surrender” and adopt Bitcoin.
• The debate follows the U.S. government’s prioritizing Bitcoin for its strategic reserve.
• XRP supporters pushed back, fueling ongoing tensions in the crypto community.

Former VP of Bitcoin mining firm Riot Platforms Pierre Rochard has reignited tensions within the crypto community by calling for XRP supporters to “unconditionally surrender” and fully adopt Bitcoin. 

The dispute unfolded on social media platform X following latest developments in the U.S. government’s approach to digital asset reserves.

Riot Exec Urges Crypto Unity Under Bitcoin, Sparks XRP Backlash

In an earlier tweet, Rochard had advocated to the crypto industry to move past tribalism and unite under Bitcoin. 

His comments arose alongside reports that the U.S. government was considering a national crypto reserve that would include Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano.

Bitcoin-Only Reserve Plan “Aged Well,” Says Rochard, Doubling Down on XRP Jibe

However, by March, only a Bitcoin-focused reserve had moved forward. Rochard then reposted his original statement with the caption:…

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