Institutions Squeeze Retail as XRP Faces Worst Period & 2026

Scott stated: “All these investment firms are trying to squeeze retail for every penny to cover their own 4th qtr shortfall after this horrible year. That is why you are seeing all the propaganda flying around.” He tied the surge in aggressive narratives to institutional actions rather than normal market cycles.

The report notes recurring bold price forecasts that often fail to materialize. Scott said these failed calls are commonly followed by reassurance instead of accountability: “When those predictions fall apart, they are often followed by reassurance content instead of accountability, allowing the same narratives to repeat.” This pattern, he says, leaves retail investors relying on influencer guidance despite past inaccuracies.

Technical terms defined: Liquidity — availability of assets that can be quickly converted to cash; Chart extrapolation — projecting past price patterns into future price expectations. These terms describe mechanisms Scott used to explain how institutional behavior affects retail positions.

Scott emphasized regulation as a key remedy and pointed to U.S. legislative efforts around the expected 2026 CLARITY framework as a potential inflection point. He said market conditions may persist until enforcement and legal standards are applied consistently across jurisdictions.