The Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit has kept the crypto world on edge for years. Investors are still worried as the delays continue, even as the SEC dismissed other lawsuits. The commission recently removed the XRP case from their website, but no official statement came regarding its status.
There is anticipation from the XRP community that the case will have a positive result. Some legal experts expect that the case will be resolved soon. Attorney Fred Rispoli is forecasting that something will occur before Ripple’s April 16, 2025, deadline. He said in his X post that,
Although there is no formal reason requiring it, it is reasonable to speculate that the SEC v. Ripple case is resolved.
Ripple and XRP, market awaits clarity
Market watchers predict that a settlement could trigger a surge in XRP’s price. Global Head of Research at Bitwise Asset Management, Matt Hougan, discussed the case’s impact on XRP’s valuation. He noted legal uncertainty has suppressed XRP for years. If the SEC settles or drops its appeal, XRP could see strong price growth and wider adoption in global finance.
Its payment system, RippleNet, already makes XRP a bridging currency across borders. A positive legal ruling could boost usage in global finance. XRP’s efficiency and low costs make it a strong competitor to legacy payment systems, and it is a major threat to SWIFT. XRP could be a market leader in global settlements if there is clear regulation, experts say.
Expert MetaLawMan had another opinion. He explained that Ripple might be in negotiations with the SEC to have certain aspects of Judge Torres’ decision overturned. While the decision was a win for XRP holders, Ripple may want to clear any findings of securities law violations. “This is particularly true if Ripple is considering a future exempt securities offering or IPO,” he said.
Others believe that Ripple is attempting to get a better deal than merely paying a $125 million fine. If so, that would account for the delay in resolving the case. Nevertheless, the outcome is unknown.
