XRP News Today: XRP Eyes $7.00 Target as Institutional Demand and Patent Boost Bull Case

Ripple’s XRP has emerged as a focal point for traders and analysts, who see a growing confluence of favorable fundamentals and institutional interest supporting a potential breakout. Crypto analyst known as “Crypto King” has emphasized that XRP is entering the so-called Wyckoff expansion phase, a period marked by strong accumulation and increased institutional buying. According to his analysis, this phase suggests that manipulation is complete and the asset is poised for a significant upward move. He has set a price target of $7.00 for XRP in this bull cycle, a level that would nearly double its previous all-time high of $3.65 [1]. Crypto King also suggests that XRP could see a second target of $9.63, drawing parallels with historical price patterns [1].

The bullish sentiment is further supported by a recent technological development: Ripple has been granted a U.S. patent for enhancements to the XRP Ledger (XRPL). The patent, which covers innovations such as temporary consensus subnetworks and trust-based instant cross-border payments, could reshape the competitive landscape for blockchain-based payment systems. According to crypto researcher SMQKE, this patent may act as a strategic moat, potentially limiting competitors' ability to replicate key aspects of XRPL’s architecture [1]. If enforced, the patent could restrict access to certain design elements and validator configurations that make the XRP Ledger efficient for institutional use.

However, the researcher also points out important limitations. Patents protect specific implementations rather than abstract concepts, meaning that competitors could still develop alternative solutions to achieve similar outcomes. Moreover, the open-source nature of the XRP Ledger and its decentralized network of validators make it difficult for Ripple to exert full control over the ecosystem’s evolution [1]. Ripple’s engineers and independent validators have consistently reaffirmed the decentralized ethos of the XRP Ledger, rejecting claims of monopolistic control.

In parallel, Ripple has reached a significant legal milestone. On August 8, 2025, Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) jointly moved to dismiss their appeals, effectively ending a five-year legal battle that began in December 2020. The SEC had previously accused Ripple of selling XRP tokens as unregistered securities. The resolution of this case removes a key regulatory overhang and may encourage broader adoption of XRP among institutional players [2].

Taken together, these developments—regulatory clarity, growing institutional demand, and technological differentiation—paint a compelling picture for XRP’s long-term potential. Whether the price reaches $7 or beyond will depend on how these fundamentals influence broader market dynamics and adoption trends. Analysts like Crypto King and researchers like SMQKE continue to highlight the alignment of technical and market indicators that support a bullish outlook.

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[1] XRP Set for $7 Breakout in Expansion Phase as Ripple’s XRPL Patent Shuts Out Competitors (https://coinpaper.com/10536/xrp-set-for-7-breakout-in-expansion-phase-as-ripple-s-xrpl-patent-shuts-out-competitors)

[2] Ripple and the SEC move to end litigation after five years (https://cryptorank.io/news/feed/f3b34-sec-ripple-joint-dismissal-of-appeals)