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XRP holders frustrated by slow pace have been urged to rethink their expectations, especially considering how long it took major tech companies to become successful.
The comparison has stirred fresh discussions about patience for XRP holders, as the coin’s price continues to underperform even amid ETF investments.
Looking at Amazon’s 254,933% Rise
In a tweet, 24hrscrypto1, a widely followed XRP commentator, highlighted Amazon’s historical chart, showing its rise from $0.09 in 1997 to more than $229 over time. Notably, the chart shows that Amazon’s stock has risen 254,933% during its lifetime.
Before this extraordinary performance occurred, the early years saw skepticism and minimal mainstream attention. The message is that big winners often take years for the market to notice their full potential.
The commentator noted that many investors expect explosive returns but lack the patience required to withstand the long consolidation phases that typically precede them.
XRP Community’s Frustration
Indeed, XRP’s prolonged consolidation has left many investors impatient, especially given the recent bullish developments surrounding XRP. These include Ripple’s $2.5 billion investment this year and ETFs buying almost $1 billion worth of XRP within 30 days of trading.
Despite these developments, XRP remains down 26.33% over the past two months. While the performance has frustrated investors, the discussion suggests holders are being too anxious.
It highlights how investors often overlook the time horizon required for technologies to mature.
24hrscrypto1 noted that short-term expectations dominate modern markets. Many traders are seeking “Amazon-level” returns while maintaining only “microwave-level” patience.
Views of Other Market Watchers
24hrscrypto1’s post triggered significant reactions. Many expressed opposing views and suggested that the comparison to Amazon might be a stretch.
For example, X user Mortimer pointed out that XRP’s historical chart differs significantly from Amazon’s. He emphasized that Amazon’s growth was exponential, whereas XRP’s chart has been more stagnant, even over a span of 10+ years.
In response, 24hrscrypto1 argued that Amazon’s chart only appears exponential today because we are viewing it 27 years later. “You’re comparing a finished product to one that’s just now being activated,” he remarked. He added that XRP hasn’t even reached its “Amazon 2008 moment” yet.
Meanwhile, another commentator highlighted XRP’s all-time performance, noting that it has risen 35,673% from its bottom around $0.002 to above $2. Yet bulls like 24hrscrypto1 argue that XRP hasn’t yet entered its Amazon-like growth phase. This view suggests the projected bullish phase may already be behind us.
It’s literally up 38,000% 🤣🤣 from 0.0005 to $3 and you say it hasn’t entered its Amazon phase yet… 🤣🤣
— DIGI || KASPA 🎯 || Dione ⚡️|| VerseX (@DIGIMON3Y) December 8, 2025
“A Very Dangerous Game”
Indeed, several analysts in the XRP community have used Amazon’s long years of consolidation and eventual breakout to paint a promising future for XRP, as the coin continues to trade under $3.84 eight years later.
Some have even called for a $100 XRP price based on this theory. However, critics argue that this comparison is flawed.
For instance, a USMC veteran remarked on 24hrscrypto1’s post that comparing an “unbacked” crypto asset to a security tied to a real company with actual revenue is “a very dangerous game.”
Comparing an unbacked digital asset to a security tied to a real company with actual revenue is a very dangerous game
— Spade (@SpadesHQ_) December 8, 2025