XRP Whale Sells $250K McLaren to Go All-In on 2025 Crypto Bull Run

Quick overview

XRP backer Cameron Scrubs has reportedly sold his $250K McLaren for a stash of XRP. Increasing investment and partnerships in Ripple — the company behind the coin —is creating a buzz of optimism for 2025.

Cameron Scrubs, the founder of  Tradeship University, has just announced on social media that he’s sold his exotic car to buy more XRP, a fancy cryptocurrency, and he’s not the only one to have done this, by the way. It’s been over a year since he bought the McLaren, but now he’s decided to hold onto that value in XRP instead. And get this – once XRP hits new all-time highs, he expects to be able to “buy a free McLaren,” as he put it, demonstrating just how much he believes in it.

Now, while this statement got a lot of people talking, Cameron didn’t provide any proof to back it up, so some people are questioning the story. No images of the car, no receipts or on-chain records – just the guy’s word for it.

Extreme Bullish Calls Gain Traction

Scrubs has just been one of the latest in a string of XRP supporters who are really, really positive about the coin. A few days ago, he was telling all his followers to “sell everything “—including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin—and plough all that money into XRP.

According to him, XRP will be a far more popular cryptocurrency in just five years and will even overtake both Bitcoin and Ethereum.

The crypto world’s seen some wild marketing stunts before, though:

• In 2024, YouTuber Myles G sold his Lamborghini Huracan Spyder to buy XRP.
• Then he claimed his dad had liquidated an $800,000 home to invest the lot in XRP.

These sorts of high-profile displays of confidence do get celebrated within the community. Still, not everyone agrees they are that impressive – instead, they argue they can actually add to market volatility.

Tradeship University Founder Says He Sold His McLaren to Buy More #XRP. #Ripple 🧵🧵🧵 pic.twitter.com/akUJaEITT9

— TheCryptoBasic (@thecryptobasic) November 10, 2025

Ripple’s 2025 Growth Spurs Optimism

Beyond all the fuss and bother of individuals’ opinions, though, analysts are pointing to some very solid institutional and corporate developments that suggest XRP is well on the up for 2025—and that’s backing up all that optimistic chatter.

At the company’s Swell 2025 event in [2025], they announced a half-billion dollar funding round sponsored by some of the big investors – Galaxy Digital, Fortress, and Pantera Capital included – and Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse was keen to point out that the investment shows that XRP is a key part of the company’s plans.

And that wasn’t all: they also announced a partnership with Mastercard and a major new feature that enables real-world use cases for the XRP Ledger—namely, a new partnership with Mastercard and an integration of RLUSD with the XRL, which lets people settle payments in real fiat currency. Which, of course, only fuels the enthusiasts, but for those who see things more practically, it is a reminder that with big risks come big rewards.

Investors take note

• Strong backing from major institutions has boosted confidence in XRP.
• Alliances with major financial companies are enabling real-world use cases for the coin.
• Sentiment is increasingly optimistic, but all the usual caveats apply—invest responsibly and expect volatility.

While the headlines may make for a good story, savvy investors are advised to do their research before making any big decisions about XRP—the stories told about XRP are often extreme and carry significant risk.

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Arslan Butt

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