XRP has experienced a significant price surge following a recent court ruling that imposed a $125 million civil penalty on Ripple Labs.
The decision, celebrated as a “victory” by Ripple executives and the XRP community, saw the cryptocurrency’s value rise from $0.49 to a high of $0.64, marking a notable uptick in the market.
The ruling appears to have bolstered investor confidence, driving XRP’s trading volume to approximately $4.94 billion within 24 hours. South Korea played a pivotal role in this trading frenzy, with the Korean won emerging as the second most-traded pair with XRP, surpassing even the U.S. dollar.
On the major South Korean exchanges, XRP was the top-traded asset, with Upbit reporting that nearly 30% of its $2.51 billion trading volume involved XRP.
Bithumb also showed strong demand, with XRP accounting for 22.87% of its $673 million in 24-hour volume.
This surge underscores the strong regional demand for XRP in South Korea, where the coin traded at a premium compared to global averages. The post-ruling rally has not only reinforced confidence among XRP investors but also highlighted South Korea’s significant influence in the global cryptocurrency market.
As Ripple’s legal challenges continue, the impact of this ruling suggests that XRP remains a focal point of interest, particularly in regions with high trading activity like South Korea.
