Financial expert and creator of Crypto Crusaders, Levi Rietveld, has once again weighed in on the ongoing debate surrounding the utility of Bitcoin in real-world payments, particularly for businesses and institutions, compared to XRP. In a recent post on X, Rietveld stated, “Bitcoin had its run… now it’s XRP’s turn!!” He also captioned a short video in which he directly addressed remarks made by Strategy Executive Chairman, Michael Saylor, about the future adoption of Bitcoin as a global standard. In the video, Rietveld focused on a statement from Saylor in which the prominent Bitcoin maximalist claimed, “You’re using Bitcoin right now. If you keep it, you’ll be insanely rich. But I think ultimately, base network is going to have 10 to 100,000 big financial institutions. Every company, every family owner should adopt the Bitcoin standard.” According to Saylor, Bitcoin will serve as the fundamental base layer for a global financial infrastructure. Rietveld responded by highlighting the operational limitations of Bitcoin’s base layer, which he noted processes a transaction roughly every fifteen minutes. He argued that the practical challenges tied to Bitcoin’s throughput prevent it from serving as an efficient layer-one financial system for the kinds of enterprises Saylor referenced. Rietveld pointed out that most companies are currently unwilling to adopt Bitcoin due to the technical and financial requirements involved in running the Lightning Network, which is Bitcoin’s layer-two scaling solution. BITCOIN HAD ITS RUN .. NOW IT'S #XRP 's TURN!! pic.twitter.com/UrKiln1bOx — Levi | Crypto Crusaders (@LeviRietveld) July 28, 2025 Critique of the Lightning Network’s Requirements Rietveld explained that to utilize the Lightning Network effectively, businesses would need to maintain substantial reserves of Bitcoin to manage liquidity for transactions. Given the current market price of Bitcoin, he asserted that this prerequisite is cost-prohibitive for small and medium-sized enterprises. He argued that this requirement poses a significant barrier to broader adoption among businesses that operate on tight margins or have limited exposure to digital assets. He further emphasized that allocating capital toward holding a volatile and expensive asset, solely to facilitate payments, is not a viable strategy for most organizations. Rietveld maintained that this undermines the argument that Bitcoin can realistically serve as a global standard for everyday commerce. Comparison With XRP’s Cost and Efficiency In contrast, Rietveld presented XRP as a more feasible option for real-world adoption . He asserted that XRP offers significantly faster transaction speeds and much lower fees without requiring businesses to tie up substantial capital. According to Rietveld, the ease of integration and the low acquisition costs make XRP a more suitable candidate for payments, particularly in retail and enterprise contexts. He noted that XRP can settle transactions in seconds and at a fraction of a penny, which he argued makes it more compatible with the demands of both high-volume and micro-payment scenarios. Rietveld concluded that XRP avoids many of the logistical and financial issues from the Bitcoin base layer and its associated scaling solutions. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 Contextualizing the Comment Within the Broader Market While Rietveld’s critique is centered on Bitcoin’s limitations in payment processing, his endorsement of XRP follows a wider pattern of commentary from analysts who question Bitcoin’s long-term utility beyond being a store of value. His assertion that “Bitcoin had its run” reflects a view that while Bitcoin may continue to function as a digital asset for holding value, it may not be the optimal technology for building scalable, low-cost payment networks. Rietveld’s comments come at a time when digital asset infrastructure is being evaluated by institutions looking for efficient settlement solutions. In this context, XRP remains positioned by advocates as a high-speed, low-cost protocol capable of meeting institutional-grade requirements. This XRP’s technical advantages over Bitcoin in payment have rekindled debate about which digital assets are best suited for real-world deployment. His critique underscores the contrast between Bitcoin’s current utility and what he characterizes as XRP’s readiness for enterprise adoption. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. 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