After nearly four years of battle, the U.S. SEC ended its legal fight with Ripple, leading to a significant XRP rally with a nearly 7% increase in the past 24 hours and weekly gains over 15%.
By dropping the case and not appealing, the SEC removed a major burden from XRP and Ripple, indicating a victory for Ripple and the broader crypto market.
The SEC's December 2020 lawsuit alleged that Ripple illegally raised $1.3 billion through an unregistered securities sale, a claim Ripple had been contesting for four years.
The case's conclusion is crucial not only for Ripple but also for the crypto market, as it avoids setting a precedent of classifying digital assets, especially those from U.S. founders, as securities.
Under Biden's administration, the SEC aimed to regulate cryptos as securities, potentially subjecting most tokens to stricter financial regulations, similar to stocks and ETFs.
With the new Trump administration, regulatory policies are shifting positively for crypto development, as seen with David Sacks as the crypto and AI czar advocating for a favorable environment.
Trump's pro-crypto stance has led to the withdrawal of lawsuits against various crypto firms and exchanges by the SEC, promoting a more supportive industry landscape.
The withdrawal of the SEC case against Ripple signals relief for crypto firms, allowing them to focus on growth rather than legal battles.
Bitnomial launched CFTC-regulated XRP futures in the U.S., and spot ETF applications for XRP are in progress, showing positive market developments for XRP.
XRP remains in an uptrend but is consolidating after reaching $3.4 in January 2025. Strong support is seen at $2, indicating potential for a push to new highs with increasing whale holdings and on-chain activity.