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The role of XRP holders, often referred to as the "XRP Army," in Ripple's protracted legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been acknowledged by key figures involved in the case. Attorney John Deaton, a vocal advocate for crypto investors, asserted that the community’s efforts were instrumental in the outcome of the case. Deaton emphasized that the court's final decision, which ruled XRP as not being a security in secondary market transactions, incorporated affidavits and other materials provided by XRP tokenholders. These submissions, he argued, provided critical evidence that demonstrated the token's utility beyond speculative investment, thereby undermining the SEC's claim that XRP sales were unregistered securities. Deaton noted that Judge Analisa Torres cited several key documents from the community, including XRP holder affidavits and his amicus brief, which he described as "conclusive evidence" of the XRP Army's influence [1].

Deborah McCrimmon, Ripple’s vice president and deputy general counsel, also highlighted the importance of the community's contributions during the legal proceedings. She stated that the XRP Army played a vital role in supporting Ripple's "fair notice defense," which argued that the SEC had failed to provide clear guidance on the application of securities laws to crypto assets. McCrimmon explained that the community uncovered and shared speeches, statements, and materials from the SEC and other government agencies related to blockchain and cryptocurrency. These efforts, she noted, were done voluntarily and significantly aided Ripple’s legal team in building their defense. McCrimmon added that such work would have required substantial financial resources if outsourced to legal experts, yet the XRP Army executed it free of charge [2].

The legal case, which began in 2020, concluded in August 2025 after both Ripple and the SEC agreed to drop their appeals. The court’s final ruling in July 2023 found that XRP sold on public exchanges did not meet the definition of a security, but it also determined that certain institutional sales did. This partial victory for Ripple allowed the company to move forward with greater regulatory clarity while leaving the broader question of how crypto tokens are classified unresolved. Deaton argued that without the XRP Army's involvement, the court might not have had the same clarity on the token's usage in real-world applications. He maintained that the community's contributions were a direct factor in the court's decision, reinforcing the idea that collective action can influence the outcome of high-profile legal disputes [3].

In the aftermath of the ruling, XRP experienced significant price volatility, including a 72% increase following the court's 2023 decision. The token reached an all-time high of $3.65 in July 2025 before retreating to trade at $2.85 per token at the time of writing. While the price movements were partly driven by speculation and market sentiment, Deaton and others within the community attributed some of the momentum to the legal clarity provided by the court’s decision. Ripple has since shifted its focus to expanding the real-world use of XRP, including cross-border payments and financial inclusion initiatives. The XRP Army, now seen as a powerful advocacy group, has expressed confidence in the token's future and its potential to rival other major cryptocurrencies [4].

The ripple effects of the case extend beyond the XRP community. The outcome has sparked broader discussions on the need for clearer regulatory frameworks for digital assets. Deaton and other crypto advocates argue that the case could serve as a model for future legal battles, demonstrating the importance of community engagement in shaping regulatory outcomes. Ripple’s leadership also emphasized the importance of continued innovation in the payments sector, with McCrimmon stating that the company remains committed to building a "global internet of value." As the XRP Army looks toward the future, its role in the Ripple-SEC case is widely seen as a landmark moment in the ongoing development of the crypto industry [5].

Source: [1] XRP Army made a difference in Ripple's SEC lawsuit (https://cointelegraph.com/news/xrp-army-helped-ripple-win-sec-lawsuit) [2] Ripple-SEC News: 'XRP Army' Credited by Lawyers in ... (https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/09/04/xrp-army-credited-with-helping-ripple-tilt-case-against-sec) [3] Ripple SEC Case: How the XRP Army Helped Secure Victory (https://thecurrencyanalytics.com/altcoins/ripple-defeats-sec-the-secret-weapon-behind-the-legal-victory-195126) [4] John Deaton Credits XRP Army Role in Ripple vs SEC Case (https://coinpedia.org/news/xrp-armys-courtroom-power-how-retail-holders-helped-ripple-defeat-the-sec/) [5] Attorney claims the XRP Army influenced Judge Torres' decision on the lawsuit against Ripple (https://cryptorank.io/news/feed/b7367-xrp-army-credited-in-ripples-sec-victory)