The XRP community is rallying behind a boycott of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, as frustration over perceived misconduct and market manipulation grows. The movement, gaining traction on X (formerly Twitter), seeks to withdraw funds from Binance as a protest and safeguard their assets. 85% of XRP investors are now considering selling. Leading this charge is Levi Rietveld, founder of the Crypto Crusaders channel, who urged supporters in a recent video to take action: ‘You can’t demand transparency from governments and regulators while turning a blind eye to the platforms that control most of your liquidity’. Rietveld’s call for action has resonated with many XRP enthusiasts, leading to the formation of an organized effort to withdraw funds from Binance. The move is fueled by Binance’s controversial regulatory history: in November 2023, the exchange and its founder, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, reached a plea deal with U.S. authorities admitting to violations of anti-money-laundering and sanctions laws. This led to significant fines and Zhao stepping down as CEO. The move has also sparked further scrutiny of Binance’s opaque trading practices. Market manipulation allegations have intensified community distrust, prompting many XRP holders to question the company’s commitment to transparency and self-custody, a key principle for crypto users. The potential impact on the market is two-fold: short-term liquidity could be affected, but long-term, it may spur a shift towards decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and self-custodial wallets, reinforcing crypto’s original ethos of financial sovereignty. Rietveld urges, ‘It’s time we stop complaining and start acting’. Whether this boycott gains traction or fades, the movement reflects growing philosophical divide within the crypto community: accountability versus centralized control.