XRP Influencer Addresses Rumors Of Apple’s $1.5 Billion Buy, What’s The Truth?

Rumors linking Apple to a massive XRP purchase are circulating rapidly through the cryptocurrency community. A post on X claims that Apple is about to announce a billion-dollar buy of the digital asset, and the claim immediately captures attention online. But while some traders show excitement, one well-known XRP supporter pushes back against the story. 

The claim about Apple spending billions on XRP gets a sharp response from XRP influencer Cobb, who is very active on X. Quoting the rumor, Cobb writes, “Are the ‘rumors’ in the room with us right now?” His comment mocks the story, comparing it to seeing ghosts, and points out that there is nothing substantial to support the claim.

For many years, Apple avoided crypto completely and even placed restrictions on iOS that blocked in-app purchases involving digital tokens. Those limits were only lifted by Apple earlier this year. At the same time, some in the industry saw that as a bullish sign. However, lifting restrictions is very different from making a $1.5 billion buy of a single coin.

The influencer’s response also suggests that if Apple were to enter the crypto market, XRP might not be its first choice. Bitcoin, with its trillion-dollar market value, or Ethereum, with its massive role in decentralized applications, would make far more sense for a company like Apple. Both assets are widely used by companies and even governments, unlike XRP, which remains tied more closely to its own community.

By dismissing the rumor in such a direct way, Cobb shows how careful even strong supporters of XRP can be when faced with bold but unverified claims.

The rumor itself begins with a tweet from Dominus XRP Syndicate, an account with more than 45,000 followers. In the post, the user claims, “Strong rumors are circulating that Apple could be announcing a $1.5B $XRP purchase today.” The size of the account’s following helps the message spread quickly, drawing immediate attention in the XRP community.

However, as the conversation progresses, the lack of confirmation becomes apparent. Apple has never shown any public interest in making such a large, speculative buy, and the company has a reputation for being very cautious with big financial moves, showing little sign of embracing digital assets in such a direct way. 

The idea of one of the world’s most valuable companies holding XRP excites traders, even though nothing official supports the claim. Without a statement from Apple itself, the claim remains nothing more than speculation on social media. Although it has removed past restrictions on crypto, a billion-dollar XRP buy seems highly unlikely without clear evidence.