- Ripple’s token, XRP, has surged due to renewed speculation about a potential settlement in its ongoing legal battle with the SEC, which was rescheduled for July 25.
- Analysts believe that a positive outcome could propel XRP toward the $1 mark, with technical indicators suggesting strong upward potential.
The crypto community is once again on edge with anticipation following the rescheduling of the Ripple-SEC closed meeting. Initially planned for July 18, the meeting was canceled by the SEC, only to be rescheduled for July 25. This postponement has reignited speculations and interest, leading to a significant surge in XRP prices.
Ripple vs. SEC: A Pivotal Case in Crypto History
The Ripple vs. U.S. SEC case has been one of the most closely watched in the cryptocurrency landscape since it began in December 2020. The SEC argues that XRP is an unregistered security, while Ripple staunchly refutes these claims, asserting that XRP is a digital currency (token).
In the past week, Ripple’s native token, XRP, has experienced a remarkable surge, gaining over 13%, outpacing the broader crypto market, which saw a 10.99% increase, pushing the total market cap to $2.428 trillion. This surge can be attributed to the growing anticipation of a potential settlement between Ripple and the SEC.
Market Reactions and Future Projections
A positive outcome from the settlement talks could substantially boost XRP as retail and institutional investors take a greater interest. If Ripple avoids an order prohibiting XRP sales to institutional investors and the SEC ends its plans to appeal the rulings, XRP could see a significant price increase. The recent ruling on Programmatic Sales of XRP, which classified XRP as a commodity rather than a security, sets a hopeful precedent that brings Ripple closer to a win.
Focusing on the Programmatic Sales of XRP, if the SEC settles and agrees with the sales ruling, this could pave the way for a Spot Ethereum ETF. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicted that such an ETF could be launched by 2025.
At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $0.6087, marking a 3.81% and 15.19% surge over the last 24 hours and the past week, respectively. While the rescheduling of the meeting led to a slight price decline, the recent surge showcased bullish momentum for XRP.
Can XRP Hit $1?
If a settlement is reached, XRP could be on the verge of a price rally. Analysts suggest that the $1 mark could be attainable once there is legal clarity. Technical analysis supports this bullish outlook, with XRP currently hovering above its 50-day and 200-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs), indicating strong signs of upward movement.
A break above the $0.60 mark could support a move towards the $0.6609 resistance level. A successful breakout from this level might enable investors to target the $0.70 mark, inching closer to the $1 mark. Conversely, a break below the $0.5739 support level could bring the 200-day EMA into play, potentially leading to a drop towards the 50-day EMA if the SEC does not settle the case. However, with a 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) reading of 65.89, XRP has room to rise to the July 17 high of $0.6378 before entering overbought territory.
As the crypto community awaits the outcome of the meeting, all eyes are on XRP’s potential to soar to new heights.
