The SEC has appealed Judge Torres' ruling, seeking more time to prepare their main arguments against Ripple's XRP sales.Ripple faced a fine for institutional XRP sales but was largely successful in court, with a 94% reduction from the SEC's requested penalty.Expectations are set for no resolution before 2026, potentially benefiting Ripple and XRP amid legal and regulatory shifts.Political changes and new SEC leadership could significantly influence the outcome of the ongoing lawsuit.