Litecoin Takes Savage Swipe at XRP With Controversial Post That Has Crypto Community Talking— Here’s What Happened

On Nov. 5, Litecoin’s official X account posted a provocative remark aimed at XRP, saying it could no longer use a controversial term when referring to the Ripple-linked cryptocurrency, reigniting a long-running rivalry between the two communities. XRP supporters responded by questioning Litecoin’s relevance and market performance. Comparative market data showed Zcash had risen about 138% in 2026 while Litecoin had fallen roughly 30% year-to-date, and Litecoin had also trailed XRP in five-year annualized returns. The post followed an August 2025 Litecoin message that mocked XRP’s banking ambitions and Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse. Litecoin was near $55.57 and XRP at $1.31, both well below previous highs.