After years of legal uncertainty, the long-standing battle between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is finally approaching its end — and it could mark a turning point for XRP. As the legal fog begins to lift, XRP stands ready to enter a new era of regulatory clarity, institutional adoption, and market momentum.
On June 16, Ripple and the SEC filed a joint motion to pause further appeals, signaling a likely resolution in the case. Under the proposed agreement, Ripple’s penalty would be reduced to $50 million, with the rest of the original fine dismissed, and the injunction against Ripple dissolved.
This is being widely seen as a decisive win for Ripple. It could officially confirm that XRP is not a security, a ruling expected from Judge Analisa Torres by August 15. Such a ruling would not only end the legal saga but also open the doors for institutional investors who have been hesitant due to regulatory concerns.
In a parallel development, the spot XRP ETF is currently in its public comment phase, and market watchers are growing increasingly optimistic. Polymarket places the odds of approval at 91%, while Bloomberg analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas have raised their estimate to 95%.An approved XRP ETF would mark a historic milestone, providing regulated access for large investors and fueling even greater demand.
On the technical front, XRP is showing strong bullish signals:
Historically, XRP performs strongly in Q3, often rebounding sharply after quieter second quarters. With July approaching, the current price of $2.02 positions XRP at the brink of a potentially explosive move — if history repeats.
Cryptoniteuae, June 2025