$XRP
What’s New with XRP / Ripple
Legal Battle with the SEC is Over
Ripple and the U.S. SEC have fully dismissed their appeals, ending their multi-year lawsuit.
Institutional Flows & Trading Activity
After the settlement, institutional trading volumes for XRP spiked.
On the price front, XRP rallied strongly after the legal clarity, breaking resistance around $3.25–$3.30.
Some technical analysts are now targeting much higher levels (even up to $8) based on bullish patterns (“bull flag”), though that’s speculative.
XRPL (XRP Ledger) Development
Ripple has laid out a roadmap for the XRPL that’s very focused on institutional DeFi — they’re building compliance tools, lending features, and more.
A big upcoming thing: an EVM-compatible sidechain for XRPL is planned (or was planned) to launch, making it more attractive to Ethereum-style developers.
Strategic Moves by Ripple
Ripple has acquired Hidden Road (a broker) for ~$1.25B.
In its 2026 plan, Ripple is doubling down on crypto infrastructure and pushing for clear global regulations.
Risks & Things to Watch
Market Speculation: While technicals look bullish, some of the high targets (like $8) are speculative and depend heavily on continued institutional demand.
Regulatory Risks Remain: Even though Ripple settled with the SEC, future regulation (in the U.S. or globally) could still impact XRP’s use cases.
Token Utilisation: For XRP to really be “useful,” adoption on the XRPL (for stablecoins, lending, tokenized assets) needs to grow significantly.
Execution Risk: Big plans like EVM sidechain, real-world assets, etc., are ambitious — delivering on them will be crucial.
My Take (Analysis)
Bullish Case: The legal clarity is huge. It removes a major overhang. If Ripple can execute on its institutional DeFi roadmap, XRP has a real shot at becoming a key infrastructure asset for tokenized finance.
Neutral / Balanced View: Yes, things look better than before, but this isn’t a “shoe-in” for a massive bull run.
