XRP News Today: XRP Advocates See 2025 Breakthrough Amid Legal, ETF Hopes

Dom Kwok, co-founder of EasyA and a prominent advocate for XRP, has sparked renewed discussions about the digital asset's long-term prospects. In a recent post on X, Kwok asserted, “If you’re selling now you’re basically saying you want to be poor,” highlighting the current market conditions for XRP.

This statement reflects a growing optimism among some investors who believe that XRP is on the brink of a significant breakthrough. The current market position of XRP supports this optimistic view, suggesting that the digital asset may be poised for substantial growth.

Several developments could significantly impact XRP’s trajectory in 2025. These include the anticipated conclusion of Ripple’s legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the potential approval of an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF), and Ripple’s aggressive global expansion strategy.

The legal proceedings between Ripple and the SEC, which began in 2020, are nearing their final stages. Both parties have recently filed a joint motion for an indicative ruling that could dissolve the current injunction and reduce the company’s penalty from $125 million to $50 million. The SEC has also filed a motion to extend the stay on its appeal until August 15, allowing Judge Torres to consider the joint motion.

A favorable outcome in the legal battle would remove a major overhang on XRP’s price, potentially boosting market confidence and encouraging U.S.-based institutions to re-enter the market.

Additionally, expectations for a spot XRP ETF are growing, as the SEC is reviewing multiple applications. Given the approval of Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs, as well as other XRP ETPs, spot XRP ETFs could be next in line if the legal uncertainty is resolved. An ETF approval would dramatically increase XRP’s accessibility to traditional investors and could create sustained demand from institutional players.

Ripple’s international growth strategy further strengthens the case for XRP in 2025. The company has secured payment licenses across multiple jurisdictions and continues to form new partnerships in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. XRP is already being used in Ripple’s global liquidity corridors, and experts believe that the growing adoption of RLUSD could significantly boost XRP’s growth.

Kwok’s post encapsulates a broader sentiment among long-time XRP holders who view the current market lull as temporary. Experts have also argued against convincing others to buy XRP, as anyone who refuses to see the asset’s potential has chosen to remain where they are. Rather than a time to exit, advocates view the current level as a strategic entry point before XRP begins to rise.