SEC Drops Coinbase Lawsuit: XRP Bulls Eye $8-$25 by 2025

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially dropped its lawsuit against Coinbase, a significant development that could have implications for the broader cryptocurrency industry, including Ripple and its native token, XRP.

The SEC's decision to dismiss the case against Coinbase, which was accused of running an unregistered securities exchange, comes after the agency stated it wanted to focus on updating its approach to crypto regulation. This move has raised hopes that Ripple, which has been engaged in a legal battle with the SEC over the classification of XRP, could also see a positive resolution.

Analysts have expressed optimism about the potential impact of the Coinbase case dismissal on XRP's price. Armando Pantoja, a Twitter-based analyst, predicts that XRP could rise to $8-$25 during the 2025 crypto bull run, indicating a bullish sentiment for the token.

Meanwhile, the Bitcoin ecosystem is witnessing growth in its decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. StratoVM, a Layer-2 solution, is poised to bring upgrades to the ecosystem by connecting smart contracts and DeFi to Bitcoin, potentially offering faster and cheaper transactions.

StratoVM has seen significant momentum, with a price increase of 4,849.5% over the last month, reaching $0.1363. As it prepares for its upcoming mainnet debut, the project's current $3 million valuation compared to competitor CoreDAO's $990 million valuation suggests potential upside if StratoVM gains traction among users.

The financial ecosystem within Bitcoin, or BTCFi, has expanded rapidly, growing from $307 million in January 2024 to $6.6 billion by February 2025. StratoVM's introduction on Uniswap and its partnerships with over 50 projects across the space could contribute to this sector-wide momentum.

The SEC's decision to drop the Coinbase lawsuit could signal a shift in the agency's legal strategy, potentially benefiting Ripple and XRP. As the crypto industry continues to evolve, projects like StratoVM could play a crucial role in driving innovation and adoption in the Bitcoin ecosystem.