XRP News Today: Ripple SEC Case Resolved, XRP Surges 8.54% on $125M Settlement

Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have reached a resolution in their long-standing legal battle, with both parties mutually dismissing their appeals and awaiting final court approval to formalize the settlement. The outcome includes a $125 million penalty, placed in escrow and set for transfer to the U.S. Treasury. This conclusion marks the end of nearly five years of litigation that had cast significant uncertainty over Ripple’s business operations and the status of XRP, the company’s native token [1].

The resolution triggered an immediate market response. XRP’s price surged by over 8% in the hours following the announcement, reaching as high as $3.10 within days. The rally was accompanied by a sharp increase in trading volume, with over $10 billion in trading activity recorded on the day of the resolution [2]. Analysts suggest the resolution removes a major regulatory overhang, potentially enabling Ripple to redirect its focus toward expanding its cross-border payments infrastructure [3].

From a technical standpoint, XRP’s price movement has shown signs of bullish momentum. The token has broken above a descending trendline that had constrained upward movement for much of August, supported by a bullish engulfing candle at $2.85. The RSI indicator stands at 58, indicating moderate strength, while the MACD has crossed upward, signaling growing positive momentum. The 50- and 100-day exponential moving averages are currently around $3.00 and $3.04 respectively, and a close above these levels could confirm a reversal [4].

Key price levels to watch include support at $2.85 and $3.00, and resistance at $3.15, $3.25, and $3.38. If XRP holds above $3.00, the next target would be $3.25, with further upside potentially reaching $3.40 in the short term and $5 in the long term [4]. Analysts note that while the conditions are favorable for continued gains, the crypto market remains volatile, and sharp price swings are possible. Investors are advised to monitor technical indicators and key resistance levels before entering long positions [4].

The market sentiment appears to be turning in XRP’s favor. The dismissal of the SEC case has allowed the token to reclaim lost ground during the legal battle, with XRP recently climbing back to $3. Some reports indicate the token has re-entered the top 100 largest assets by market capitalization, signaling broader market recognition [5].

The conclusion of the lawsuit is a pivotal moment for Ripple and the XRP ecosystem. With the regulatory uncertainty now resolved, the company is expected to focus more on innovation and global expansion, potentially unlocking new growth opportunities. Both institutional and retail investors are observing how the token performs in the coming months, with hopes that the favorable conditions persist [1].

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[1] The Motley Fool, Could Ripple's Price Surge Now That Its SEC Battle Is Over? (https://www.fool.com/investing/2025/08/22/could-ripples-price-surge-now-that-its-sec-battle/)

[2] AInvest, XRP News Today: XRP Surges 8.54% as Ripple SEC Case Resolves, RLUSD Adoption Gains Momentum (https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-news-today-xrp-surges-8-54-ripple-sec-case-resolves-rlusd-adoption-gains-momentum-2508/)

[3] FXLeaders, XRP Leaps to $3.10 After $125M Ripple-SEC Verdict, What's Next by Year End? (https://www.fxleaders.com/news/2025/08/23/xrp-leaps-to-3-10-after-125m-ripple-sec-verdict-whats-next-by-year-end/)

[5] CoinGape, XRP Breaks Into Top 100 Assets By Market Cap As Price Reclaims $3 (https://coingape.com/xrp-breaks-into-top-100-assets-by-market-cap-as-price-reclaims-3/)