David Schwartz, former Chief Technology Officer of Ripple, has disclosed why he refrains from publicly expressing strong bullish sentiments about XRP, despite his optimism about the cryptocurrency. Schwartz, who has a long-standing association with Ripple, stated that his comments could be misconstrued as market manipulation, leading him to avoid sharing his views openly. His remarks have sparked significant interest within the XRP community, as Schwartz rarely discusses his market outlook directly. In addition to his views on XRP, Schwartz addressed criticism regarding his history of selling digital assets. He defended his actions, arguing that selling is a legitimate part of risk management and not morally wrong, countering the "diamond hands" culture that discourages selling. Schwartz highlighted that all investors had equal opportunities to trade XRP and other cryptocurrencies, emphasizing the importance of practical risk management over emotional attachment to volatile assets.