Software engineer and XRP advocate Vincent Van Code has reignited debate within the cryptocurrency community after commenting on the psychological toll of holding volatile assets for long periods. In a recent post, he remarked that maintaining a position in XRP through repeated market downturns takes either extraordinary conviction or, as he joked, “a touch of mental illness.” His comments shed light on how emotional endurance plays a major role in long-term crypto investing. The Psychological Test of Long-Term Holding According to Van Code, many investors like to believe they would remain patient through market turbulence to achieve massive gains. However, he noted that this belief rarely holds when faced with real volatility. Most traders tend to sell once profits appear substantial enough, even if larger gains may lie ahead. Every talks about "oh if I bought BTC for $1 id because billionaire today". What you fail to realize is 99% of people would sell even at $100. Or what about when it dumped from $10k down to $1k then back up again. You really have to almost be mentally unstable to hold from $1… — Vincent Van Code (@vincent_vancode) October 19, 2025 He illustrated his point with Bitcoin’s historical trajectory. When Bitcoin was worth less than $1 in its early days, few could have imagined its rise above $110,000. Yet, Van Code argued that most people who claim they would have held it until now would likely have exited early, perhaps around $100, once they felt they had made enough profit. Evidence supports his claim. Several early Bitcoin holders who once owned large sums have sold after years of inactivity, cashing out millions or billions of dollars. Meanwhile, others famously exited too soon, such as the early user who spent 10,000 BTC on two pizzas. Van Code emphasized that maintaining a long-term position through dramatic market reversals, such as Bitcoin’s past crashes of over 80%, requires more than confidence. It demands psychological resilience that few investors possess. Could Investors Realistically Hold XRP to $1,000 or Beyond? Van Code applied the same reasoning to XRP holders who publicly claim they will not sell until the token reaches $1,000 or even $10,000 . He believes that, in reality, most would take profits much earlier if life-changing sums were on the line. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 Predictions of XRP reaching $1,000 are not new. Some analysts, including projections from Changelly, suggest the token could potentially achieve that price by 2040 under ideal conditions. However, with XRP currently below $3, maintaining a position for over a decade would be mentally demanding, especially given crypto’s unpredictable price patterns. Van Code pointed to XRP’s 2018 collapse, when it lost over 95% of its value after reaching $3, as a reminder of how quickly optimism can turn into panic. The Challenge of Emotional Discipline Another long-term XRP investor, known as TheXFactor33, agreed with Van Code’s assessment. He stated that staying invested through multiple downturns requires “an unhealthy amount of stubbornness.” Having held XRP for more than eight years, he admitted that conviction is often tested during extended bear markets but insisted that emotional control is what separates long-term holders from short-term traders. In a follow-up discussion, Van Code revealed that he had already mentally detached from his XRP holdings. “The money no longer exists on my balance sheet,” he said, adding that he has no plans to sell even if XRP were to hit $10,000. Instead, his focus is on preserving the asset for long-term financial goals, such as securing property for his children. This perspective shows that achieving exceptional returns is not solely about market timing but also about emotional discipline. Van Code’s comments highlight how enduring extreme volatility over many years is a rare trait that only a small percentage of investors can sustain. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Expert Says You Have To Be Mentally Unstable To Hold XRP From $1 To $100k appeared first on Times Tabloid .