XRP News Today: Ripple and SEC Lawsuit Ends XRP Surges 11% Clarity Restored

The long-standing legal battle between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has concluded, with both parties agreeing to withdraw their appeals. The 2023 ruling by Judge Analisa Torres, which declared that XRP sold to retail investors was not a security, now stands as final. Ripple was ordered to pay $125 million in fines—significantly less than the $2 billion initially sought by the SEC. This resolution provides Ripple with regulatory clarity in the U.S. and removes a major overhang on the XRP token [1].

In the aftermath of the lawsuit’s end, XRP saw a strong price reaction, surging over 11% within 24 hours. Technical indicators suggest a bullish trend, with the 50-day Simple Moving Average crossing above the 100-day SMA and the MACD showing rising momentum. If XRP maintains a level above $3.50, it could experience further upward movement [2].

Analysts and AI models have offered a range of price projections for XRP. Grok AI forecasts a price range of $5.80 to $6.80 by the end of 2025, assuming steady demand and favorable regulatory developments [1]. Another AI model predicts XRP could reach $5 to $8 in the next one to three months, provided Ripple discloses all 1700 of its banking agreements [2]. Binance analysts suggest XRP could hit $5.50 by the end of 2025 under favorable market conditions, or trade between $3.50 and $4.50 otherwise [3]. Meanwhile, CCN.com reported a near-term projection of $4.78 for XRP in August 2025 [4].

The market appears to be reacting positively to the legal resolution, with increased institutional confidence and a potential for broader adoption. However, these forecasts remain speculative and depend heavily on macroeconomic factors and overall market sentiment. The coming months will be critical for XRP as it transitions from a legal dispute-driven narrative to one centered on real-world usage and institutional adoption.

Sources:

[1] Here's How High XRP Could Climb by 2025 End as Ripple and SEC Lawsuit Now Officially Over https://thecryptobasic.com/2025/08/08/heres-how-high-xrp-could-climb-by-2025-end-as-ripple-and-sec-lawsuit-now-officially-over/

[2] Here's Where XRP Price Could Go if Ripple Reveals All 1700 Banking Agreements https://thecryptobasic.com/2025/08/08/heres-where-xrp-price-could-go-if-ripple-reveals-all-1700-banking-agreements-as-sec-case-ends/

[3] XRP (Ripple) 2025 In-Depth Analysis: Price Predictions and Market Outlook https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/28029834582354

[4] Ripple vs SEC Case Finally Over: XRP All-Time High Price Prediction https://www.ccn.com/analysis/crypto/ripple-sec-xrp-all-time-high/