Ripple CTO David Schwartz Highlights Liquidity Issues in Ripple Shares

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During a talk about Ripple‘s possible initial public offering (IPO), Ripple’s CTO, David Schwartz, raised the topic of the difference in liquidity between Ripple company shares and XRP tokens. This comment piqued the interest of cryptocurrency enthusiasts. Schwartz expressed his belief that XRP has greater liquidity than private corporation shares, a notion often debated.

In simpler terms, Schwartz’s speech highlighted that investing in stocks involves more than just guessing the value of Ripple shares. There were debates about Schwartz’s stock holdings, the potential impact of an Initial Public Offering (IPO), and the intricacies of vesting periods and tax obligations.

Schwartz admitted feeling uneasy about the riskiness of his existing stock investments and suggested he might take steps to reduce this risk. He mentioned the possibility of unloading Ripple stocks to purchase more, explaining that options were about to expire and there were substantial tax implications involved.

Humorous anecdote: I find myself in an amusing predicament where I might need to offload some Ripple shares imminently to acquire more Rippele shares. The reason being, I hold certain options to buy Ripple shares which are on the verge of expiring. However, activating these options comes with a substantial tax bill.

— David “JoelKatz” Schwartz (@JoelKatz) April 23, 2024

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