As May 2025 unfolds, the fourth-biggest cryptocurrency, XRP, is navigating a pivotal phase, with its price hovering around $2.16. This period is marked by significant developments, particularly the resolution of Ripple’s prolonged legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Following the last January Crypto News Flash (CNF) 2025 XRP Price Outlook, the post offered insight with the possibility of XRP maintaining its bullish trajectory. Currently, XRP is trading within a narrow range, facing resistance around $2.25. Technical analyses suggest that a breakout above this level could propel the price towards $2.60–$2.80 in the near term.
Ripple-SEC Lawsuit Resolution: A Turning Point
According to recent reports, after years of litigation, the SEC has officially dropped its appeal against Ripple, culminating in a $125 million settlement.
This outcome is widely regarded as a substantial victory for Ripple and the broader cryptocurrency industry, providing much-needed regulatory clarity. As shared in a personal X account, Vincent Van Code highlighted:
I would anticipate SEC will issue a Sunshine Act notice one week prior to the meeting where they will officially vote to drop the appeal and lift injunction. This must happen well before June 9 to allow SEC to finalize their court filings.
The conclusion of this case has bolstered investor confidence, as evidenced by XRP’s ascent to the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.
Market Dynamics and Price Trajectory
Perhaps, as CNF highlighted, in the meantime, XRP was also set for a major utility upgrade. Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, coined that XRP commits as the financial system facility as shared in a recent tweet.
$XRP in the financial system.
“Our customers are banks, financial institutions and payment providers”
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple.
XRP is used to facilitate those transactions. It’s already part of the global financial infrastructure.
As of now, XRP is trading at $2.16 USD, reflecting a 1.72% drop over the past day. Some anticipate a 20% rally followed by a consolidation phase, while others envision a more substantial surge, potentially reaching $4.35 by June, contingent on market momentum and investor sentiment. See XRP price chart below.