Schwartz: "Could have been a billionaire if I hadn't sold"...Reveals his thoughts after massive XRP and Bitcoin sell-off

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David Schwartz, Ripple's former Chief Technology Officer, acknowledged that cryptocurrency still presents opportunities to generate immense wealth but revealed that he might miss out on some of those upside opportunities. Schwartz explained that he opts for a conservative investment approach, prioritizing financial stability and psychological comfort over maximizing high returns.

CryptoBasic reported on May 11 (local time) that Schwartz mentioned on X (formerly Twitter) that cryptocurrency could be a generational wealth opportunity that isn't over yet. However, he stated that he has significantly reduced most of his direct cryptocurrency holdings and hopes that indirect exposure through Ripple stock will be sufficient. He admitted that he might miss out on a significant portion of crypto's upside but said that doing so allows him to sleep more soundly at night.

Schwartz's remarks came after he revealed that he had sold most of the XRP he once held. He explained that he once held over 26 million XRP but now holds just over 1 million XRP. His Bitcoin (BTC) holdings also decreased from approximately 1,000 BTC to less than 1 BTC, and his Ethereum (ETH) holdings were reduced from 4,000 ETH to less than 2 ETH.

Schwartz described himself as not being a 'diamond hands' type of investor who adheres to long-term holding even amid extreme volatility. He explained that he is an investor who values rational judgment, disciplined risk management, and long-term financial stability more than aggressively pursuing high returns. While acknowledging the potential of the cryptocurrency market, he stated his intention to avoid excessive risks that do not align with his disposition.

He admitted that he could have become a billionaire if he had taken greater risks with XRP and other cryptocurrencies. CryptoBasic explained that if Schwartz had held onto most of his 26 million XRP instead of selling, the value of those holdings could have reached approximately $100 million when XRP rose to $3.65 last year. Furthermore, if he had held onto 1,000 BTC, it could have been worth about $126.19 million at Bitcoin's peak.

Schwartz explained that he sold most of his holdings at the time because he did not believe those assets would attain extremely high values. He chose to reduce risk and maintain psychological comfort rather than pursue the possibility of larger profits, and he continues to be satisfied with his decision.

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