XRP News: Ripple vs SEC Lawsuit Settled, 86% Chance of XRP ETF Approval by 2025 Predicted

In a significant development for the cryptocurrency market, Ripple’s long-standing legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finally come to an end. The settlement has significant implications for the future of XRP, with predictions of an 86% chance of an ETF approval by 2025.

Ripple vs SEC Lawsuit Is Over! 86% Chance of XRP ETF Approval by 2025

Ripple’s legal battle with the SEC has officially ended. The crypto giant dropped its cross-appeal, resulting in the SEC keeping $50 million and Ripple reclaiming $75 million from the initial $125 million fine. With the lawsuit settled, Polymarket predicts an 86% chance of an XRP ETF approval by 2025, highlighting the potential future of XRP. The lawsuit, which began in December 2020, was a key battle in defining how U.S. securities laws apply to digital assets, and Ripple has emerged stronger from the ordeal.

Analyst Predicts XRP Price Could Hit $8-10

XRP trading activity remained subdued on Tuesday, holding steady after opening the week around $2.47. The fourth-largest cryptocurrency has been range-bound for weeks, with its major price surge on March 2 following Trump’s announcement of a “Crypto Strategic Reserve” gradually fading. Another 13% surge on March 19, triggered by the SEC dropping its lawsuit against Ripple, also lost momentum, erasing previous gains and returning to earlier price levels. On-chain activity has remained low, with analyst Ali Martinez highlighting that whale activity has been muted over the past week, showing no significant buying or selling. Despite the stagnation, analysts remain optimistic. Crypto analyst Blockchain Backer has projected that XRP could reach between $8 and $10 based on mathematical chart patterns.

Ripple Settles SEC Lawsuit by Paying $50M Fine

Ripple has agreed to pay a $50 million penalty to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and drop its cross-appeal in the regulator’s lawsuit. In exchange, the SEC will seek the lifting of an injunction preventing Ripple from selling XRP to institutions. The remaining $75 million, out of the $125 million originally levied, held in an interest-bearing escrow account, will be returned to Ripple. The agreement, according to Ripple’s chief legal officer, Stuart Alderoty, is likely the final update on the dispute, ending a legal battle that began in December 2020. All terms are subject to final Commission approval, court documentation, and standard judicial procedures.

Ripple to Receive $75M Back From SEC, Drops Cross-Appeal

The long-running legal battle between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is nearing an end, with Ripple emerging victorious. The SEC will return $75 million of the $125 million fine paid by Ripple last year, keeping only $50 million. This proposed settlement comes after the SEC agreed to drop its appeal of a 2023 ruling that Ripple’s programmatic sales of XRP to retail exchanges did not violate federal securities laws. The ruling found that only Ripple’s institutional sales violated securities laws.