With the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) officially dropping its long-standing lawsuit against Ripple Labs, investor confidence in XRP has been renewed, with an analyst now predicting an XRP price rise to $10 by 2030, driven by regulatory clarity, RLUSD adoption, and a potential Ripple IPO.
XRP Prediction
According to a CoinDesk report, Bitget’s Ryan Lee predicts XRP’s growth will depend on regulatory clarity, XRP ETF approvals, and Ripple’s RLUSD adoption.
- Short-term: Expected to trade between $2.00 and $3.00, with $2.50 as a key level for breakout or breakdown.
- Medium-term: Could range from $1.50 to $5.89, influenced by regulatory clarity and potential XRP ETF approvals.
- Long-term: Predicted to reach $4.20 to $10 or more by 2030, driven by Ripple’s RLUSD adoption, increasing payment use cases, and IPO speculation.
On the other hand, LVRG Research Director Nick Ruck predicts XRP’s resilience during market sell-offs signals potential for further growth, though momentum could weaken if macroeconomic factors and U.S. tariffs impact the industry.
Crypto analyst Dom said XRP could surpass $4.12, emphasizing that holding above $2.50 is crucial for sustained momentum. His forecast, he said, is based on strong technical indicators and bullish market sentiment.
Background on the XRP SEC Lawsuit
In December 2020, the U.S. SEC filed a lawsuit against Ripple Labs, alleging that the company conducted an unregistered securities offering by selling XRP tokens.
- The U.S. SEC argued that XRP should be classified as a security, similar to stocks or bonds, requiring compliance with strict regulations.
- Ripple Labs denied the allegations, asserting that XRP is a digital currency, not a security, and that its sales were not investment contracts.
- The case dragged on for nearly three years, creating legal uncertainty around XRP and affecting its market performance.
In July 2023, a U.S. court ruled that XRP was not a security when sold on exchanges but could be considered a security in direct institutional sales. This partial victory for Ripple helped boost market confidence.
Finally, in March 2025, the Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the U.S. SEC officially dropped the lawsuit against Ripple Labs, marking the end of the legal battle.
Recent XRP Developments
President Donald Trump recently announced the inclusion of XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA) in the U.S. strategic crypto reserve.
In January, XRP surged to a $160 billion market cap amid a 10.6% price rally, political support, and resilience despite ongoing SEC disputes.
In April 2024, Ripple announced its plans to launch a fully backed U.S. dollar stablecoin on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum, aiming to enhance XRP’s ecosystem amid rising stablecoin demand and regulatory concerns.
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