XRP News Today: XRP Eyes 600% Surge as August Legal Resolution Looms

XRP’s price trajectory in August 2025 has become a focal point for investors, as legal and technical developments converge to shape the token’s prospects. Analysts and market observers are closely monitoring the ongoing legal dispute between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which has long cast uncertainty over XRP’s regulatory status. A potential resolution, anticipated to materialize in August, could remove a major overhang and catalyze renewed institutional and retail interest [1]. This optimism is reflected in bullish price forecasts, with some analysts predicting a surge to $5 [2] or even $13 [3], depending on technical and macroeconomic catalysts.

Vincent Van Code, a prominent XRP community figure and software engineer, has highlighted mid-August as a potential turning point, forecasting a strong rally driven by improved market sentiment and key technical indicators aligning [2]. Similarly, analyst EGRAG posits a 600% price surge, attributing this to a buildup of on-chain activity and a favorable Elliott Wave pattern [3]. This analysis suggests XRP is entering the final, explosive phase of its price cycle, with targets ranging from $9 to $18. However, such predictions remain speculative, contingent on a clean breakout above $3.00 with sustained volume [3].

While bullish signals abound, recent price action has shown volatility. After hitting a multi-year high above $3.50 in late July, XRP corrected to around $3.13 by July 29, raising concerns about bearish momentum [4]. Analysts caution that the $2.00–$2.50 range could serve as critical support, with failure to hold these levels potentially derailing bullish scenarios [5]. Coinpaper’s mid-August forecast of $3.20–$4.00 underscores the market’s mixed outlook, balancing positive institutional inflows against lingering uncertainty [6].

A successful regulatory resolution could further amplify XRP’s appeal. AINVEST highlights that approval of XRP’s legal status might drive demand to $4.00 in the short term and beyond $10 by 2026, contingent on macroeconomic conditions [5]. Meanwhile, CryptoDnes.bg analysts point to a year-end target of $5, citing institutional rotation into XRP as a key driver [2].

The August price action will also depend on broader market dynamics. Coinpaper notes that healthy institutional inflows and positive sentiment are present but must be weighed against risks such as macroeconomic volatility or unexpected regulatory setbacks [6]. The XRP community remains polarized, with some traders viewing the $3.00 level as a critical psychological barrier and others emphasizing the need for confirmation through sustained volume and trendline breaks [3].

Despite divergent views, one consensus persists: August 2025 is positioned as a pivotal month for XRP. Whether the token consolidates its gains or embarks on a new bull run will hinge on the interplay of legal clarity, technical validation, and macroeconomic conditions. For now, investors are advised to approach forecasts with caution, recognizing that while the potential for a breakout exists, market outcomes remain uncertain.

[1] https://coindoo.com/xrp-price-prediction-will-august-be-the-breakout-month-investors-are-waiting-for/

[2] https://thecryptobasic.com/2025/07/30/expert-reveals-why-xrp-will-reach-new-highs-in-mid-august/

[3] https://thetradable.com/crypto/xrp-price-eyes-massive-rally-as-trader-calls-final-elliott-wave-ig--a

[4] https://bravenewcoin.com/insights/xrp-price-prediction-xrp-bears-seize-control-as-volume-rises-and-bullish-momentum-fades-whats-next

[5] https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-poised-10-breakout-2025-regulatory-clarity-whale-accumulation-2507/

[6] https://coinpaper.com/10226/xrp-price-forecast-2025-monthly-breakdown-and-full-year-outlook