XRP’s Make-or-Break Moment: How May 19 Could Send Shockwaves Through Crypto

Buckle up—Ripple’s legal endgame kicks off tomorrow, and the outcome could send XRP either rocketing or cratering. Here’s what’s at stake.

The regulatory reckoning

After years of legal limbo, the SEC vs. Ripple saga reaches its climax. A clear win for XRP would gut the SEC’s chokehold on crypto—while a loss could cement the ’regulation by lawsuit’ approach Wall Street loves so much.

Liquidity tsunami waiting

Exchanges have billions in XRP orders queued up like coiled springs. A favorable ruling triggers instant buys; a setback means panic sells. Either way, prepare for 30%+ price swings inside an hour.

The cynical take

Of course the verdict drops on a Friday—just in time for hedge funds to manipulate the weekend liquidity desert while retail traders eat spreads. Classic finance.

One day. One verdict. And possibly the last cheap XRP you’ll ever see.