XRP Tumbles as Ripple Faces Another Crushing Blow in SEC Lawsuit – What’s Next?

Ripple’s legal nightmare just got worse—and XRP holders are paying the price.

The SEC’s latest courtroom win sends XRP spiraling, proving once again that crypto’s "regulation by enforcement" circus favors no one but lawyers. Here’s the damage:

Another Loss for Ripple

Judge Torres handed the SEC a critical win, rejecting Ripple’s attempt to dismiss the agency’s claims over XRP sales to institutional investors. The ruling tightens the screws on the company’s "we’re not securities" defense—and the market reacted instantly.

XRP’s Nosedive

Traders dumped XRP within minutes of the news, slicing 8% off its value. The token now teeters near a 3-month low while Bitcoin ETFs suck up all the institutional oxygen. So much for "the judge already decided XRP isn’t a security."

The Bigger Picture

This isn’t just about Ripple—it’s a blueprint for how the SEC will chase every altcoin it deems unregistered. Meanwhile, Wall Street gets Bitcoin spot ETFs and meme coins still run wild. Priorities, right?

Ripple vows to appeal, but the clock’s ticking. Every legal setback pushes XRP further into "toxic asset" territory. Will the ODL corridors save it? Or is this the beginning of the end for the OG bankster crypto?