A public bet, a missed 2025 call, and fresh scrutiny of his sourcing have made XRP influencer Jake Claver one of the most discussed figures in the community this week, even as he keeps doubling down on a triple-digit price thesis.
Jake Claver’s $100 XRP Bet
Jake Claver confirmed a public bet tied to his end-of-year XRP price prediction after being asked directly whether his forecasts were genuine or attention-driven. “Serious. I have a public bet on it,” Claver said, responding to a question asking whether his calls were sincere or made for reaction.
Critics Point to a Previous Miss
Not everyone is convinced. One crypto commentator said that Claver previously called for XRP to hit $1,000 by the end of 2025, a target that did not materialize, and argued Claver profits from generating engagement regardless of accuracy.
Trader ChartNerd broke down the math behind Claver’s current bet against an account referred to as Scam Detective, framing it in percentage terms. For XRP to fall back to $1 by year-end in Scams’ favor, the price would need to drop 26%. For Claver’s side of the bet to win, XRP would need to rise 7,420% by the end of the year.
ChartNerd also pointed to XRP’s 2026 price history as a broader warning to the community, arguing that XRP holders who take profits along the way, rather than holding out for $100 or $1,000 targets, tend to fare better long-term than those who hold through a full cycle.
Claver Responds With a Different Framing
Claver pushed back on the idea that success in XRP comes down to buying low or holding the biggest bag. “The XRP holders who will do best long-term are not necessarily those who bought at the lowest prices or hold the largest positions,” he said. “They’re the ones who built proper structures around their holdings before problems came up.”
Government Acquisition Claims Also Disputed
Crypto account ScamDetective also addressed ongoing community speculation about the U.S. government acquiring XRP, stating flatly that no such acquisition is expected beyond any XRP the government may already hold from prior asset confiscations.