XRP News Today: XRP Eyes 86% Surge as SEC Legal Clarity Nears in Mid-August 2025

XRP has drawn renewed attention from investors and market analysts as potential legal clarity surrounding the SEC lawsuit could catalyze a significant price surge by mid-August 2025. Key figures in the XRP community suggest that regulatory outcomes could drive substantial price action. Vincent Van Code, a prominent XRP advocate and software engineer, emphasized that mid-August is a critical period, noting that legal momentum is shifting and that technical charts indicate a potential breakout. If positive settlement news emerges, it could lead to explosive price discovery [1].

The anticipation is supported by recent market activity. In early July 2025, XRP reached an all-time high of $3.66, demonstrating strong momentum ahead of the expected legal developments [4]. Analysts highlight that a formal dismissal of the SEC’s appeal would likely unlock institutional and retail demand, particularly from the over 1,700 NDA companies currently holding XRP [3]. Technical analysis also supports the bullish case, with Fibonacci extensions pointing to a potential price target of $5.80—an 86% increase from current levels—should the token break out of its consolidation phase between $2.96-$3.00 support and $3.60 resistance [4].

Trading volumes for XRP have surged on major platforms like Kraken, with XRP perpetual futures reaching over $3.48 billion in monthly activity, surpassing Solana for the first time. This shift reflects a broader confidence in XRP’s potential as regulatory clarity emerges. Institutional positioning is also evident, with long positions totaling $25 million before key legal decisions are made [4].

A successful resolution in the Ripple-SEC litigation could also accelerate XRP’s integration into mainstream financial infrastructure, particularly in cross-border payment systems. Legal clarity could remove regulatory uncertainty and enhance XRP’s utility, potentially unlocking broader adoption. Analysts like James Crypto Space have drawn parallels to historical price patterns, suggesting a possible move toward $9 by early September if the 2017 fractal holds [4].

Despite varied forecasts, analysts agree that regulatory outcomes will play a decisive role. If the SEC drops its appeal, XRP could experience a rapid parabolic move, driven by institutional demand and favorable technical conditions. However, short-term consolidation remains a risk, and key resistance levels must be surpassed to sustain an upward trend.

With the White House also expected to release a comprehensive crypto policy report around the same time, the market remains closely watching for signals that could influence XRP’s next phase. While long-term price targets remain speculative, the mid-August window has become a focal point for potential inflection [4].

[1] https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-news-today-ripple-sec-case-resolved-xrp-eyes-50-surge-august-2507/

[2] https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-news-today-xrp-eyes-600-surge-august-legal-resolution-looms-2507/

[3] https://coincentral.com/tech-founder-expects-xrp-price-surge-if-sec-drops-ripple-appeal-soon/

[4] https://bravenewcoin.com/insights/xrp-news-today-ripple-price-eyes-breakout-from-double-bottom-while-u-s-crypto-policy-report-nears-release