XRP Price Shock Ahead? Expert Warns SEC vs. Ripple Outcome Still Not Priced In
The crypto market's sleeping giant might be in for a rude awakening. As the SEC's marathon lawsuit against Ripple nears its endgame, one analyst drops a bombshell: XRP's current valuation ignores the legal tsunami coming.
Market blindspot or calculated gamble?
While traders obsess over Bitcoin ETFs and meme coin pumps, this $30 billion asset trades like it's just another altcoin. Forget 'buy the rumor, sell the news'—this could be 'buy the verdict, sell the appeals.' The same geniuses who priced in six Fed rate cuts for 2023 are now sleeping on the biggest regulatory catalyst in crypto history.
When the gavel drops, expect either a rocket launch or a reckoning. Either way, the only certainty? Volatility that'll make your staking rewards look like a savings account.
Ex-SEC lawyer comments on Ripple SEC appeal
The SEC vs. Ripple case has spanned nearly five years, casting a long shadow over XRP’s price potential. While the 2023 ruling confirmed that XRP is not a security, the legal battle over institutional sales and remedies has continued into 2025.
Market watchers suggest that mid-August may be when both parties drop their appeals. Ripple has already publicly disclosed its readiness to do so, while the SEC’s position remains undisclosed.
Ultimately, a final dismissal would mark the complete end of a lawsuit that has lingered for nearly half a decade.
According to Rector, the current hesitation from investors may represent a final window of opportunity to buy XRP at a low price before significant capital floods into the ecosystem.
ETF Inflows Could Multiply Impact
Adding to the potential upside is the anticipated approval of XRP spot ETFs, which could align with the resolution of the case.
As noted in Rector’s earlier analysis, even a modest $5 billion in ETF inflows could push XRP past $7, based on market cap multipliers.
In July, ethereum funds pulled in $5.4 billion in inflows. If XRP follows a similar pattern, the resulting market cap boost could drive a price rally far beyond current levels to reach $10–$20 within a year, according to Rector.
