- Ripple Secures Legal Victory – The SEC has officially dropped its case against Ripple, marking the end of a four-year legal battle and providing regulatory clarity for XRP.
- XRP Price & Whale Accumulation – XRP jumped 14% to $2.50 following the news, with whale wallets increasing holdings by 6.5%, signaling strong investor confidence.
- Future Outlook: Can XRP Hit $3? – With institutional adoption likely to rise, growing partnerships, and potential inclusion in a U.S. crypto reserve, analysts believe XRP could break past $3 in the coming months.
After four years of uncertainty, Ripple and XRP holders finally got the news they had been waiting for—the U.S. SEC has officially dropped its legal battle against Ripple. The lawsuit, which had cast a shadow over XRP since 2020, is now closed for good.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse took to X (formerly Twitter) to share the announcement:
“This is it – the moment we’ve been waiting for. The SEC will drop its appeal – a resounding victory for Ripple, for crypto, every way you look at it. The future is bright. Let’s build.”
XRP Price Surges as Whales Accumulate
The market reacted instantly. XRP jumped 14%, breaking above $2.50 in the wake of the news. Investors—both retail and institutional—rushed to buy in, fueling the rally.
Whale activity has been particularly noteworthy.
- Wallets holding over 1 million XRP have increased their holdings by 6.5% in just two months.
- These whale wallets now control over 46.4 billion XRP, valued at around $114 billion at current prices.
Meanwhile, network activity has skyrocketed. March saw six times more unique wallets interacting on the XRP blockchain compared to previous months, a sign of growing confidence in the token’s long-term potential.
Regulatory Clarity Could Open Doors for Institutions
Now that the SEC case is behind Ripple, analysts believe institutional investors may finally start considering XRP for their portfolios.
Attorney Jeremy Hogan commented on the legal victory, noting that Ripple still has some decisions ahead:
- Pay the $125 million fine and move on
- Appeal past rulings for further legal clarity
- Or pivot toward broader institutional adoption
Interestingly, Garlinghouse hinted that XRP could play a role in a U.S. strategic digital asset reserve, following a reference to President Donald Trump’s March executive order.
Can XRP Break $3?
With Bitcoin leading a broader market rally, many are wondering if XRP can break past $3, a price level last seen in 2017.
A few factors could push it higher:
- Stronger institutional adoption now that the legal battle is over
- Ripple’s growing partnerships with banks and payment providers
- A potential spot XRP ETF filing, following the trend set by Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs
With the lawsuit behind it, XRP is finally free to focus on its fundamentals. The next few months will be critical as the market digests this landmark decision and positions for what could be a new era for XRP.
