YoungHoon Kim, who claims the world's highest IQ of 276, has announced he will start buying XRP, marking a shift from his staunch Bitcoin support. The entrepreneur's tweet on December 12, 2025, drew reactions from the crypto community amid growing buzz around XRP developments. Kim remains bullish on Bitcoin's price trajectory.
YoungHoon Kim, a self-proclaimed Bitcoin maximalist with an IQ of 276, surprised followers by tweeting on December 12, 2025, that he would buy XRP from now on. Previously, Kim has been vocal about his Bitcoin holdings and optimistic predictions. In November 2025, he forecasted Bitcoin reaching a new all-time high of $220,000 by year-end. On December 10, he stated that Bitcoin had bottomed out a few weeks earlier and would enter a supercycle, predicting a rise to $100,000 within seven days and $300,000 in early 2026. Earlier that day, he referred to Bitcoin as "the money of God."
Kim's sudden endorsement of XRP, without denouncing his Bitcoin stance or providing additional context, sparked interest in the community. Crypto millionaire Gordon reacted, suggesting it fits a pattern amid recent XRP advancements. He pointed to the announcement that Hex Trust would bridge wrapped XRP to Solana, enabling access to its DeFi ecosystem.
Gordon indicated this could signal the start of positive momentum for XRP, noting things are looking "very good." In a separate tweet, he predicted XRP would soon "leave the station," potentially breaking out from a descending resistance trendline. He referenced a similar July breakout when XRP rose from $2.27 to a yearly high of $3.66. Gordon concluded, "History doesn't always repeat, but it often rhymes."
These developments highlight shifting dynamics in the cryptocurrency space, though Kim's intentions remain unclear beyond his brief statement.
