XRP Epic Comeback: SEC Surrenders, Prices Surge—$5 or $20 Next?

Crypto fans, buckle up—March 22, 2025, might just be XRP’s turning point! The Ripple vs. SEC battle, raging since 2020, is showing signs of resolution, and it’s got the XRP community buzzing. Here’s the latest scoop on the legal drama and where XRP’s price could be headed.
SEC Case Update: Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse dropped a bombshell on March 19, revealing the SEC is ditching its appeal against a 2023 ruling that XRP isn’t a security on public exchanges. After years of legal tussles—starting with the SEC’s lawsuit and peaking with a 103% price surge post-ruling—the agency’s resolve seems to be fading under crypto-friendly leadership. Ripple’s legal team is calling the SEC’s arguments weak, and with the case possibly wrapping up by April 16 (Ripple’s next filing deadline), a settlement or dismissal could finally clear XRP’s regulatory fog.
Price Surge: XRP’s riding high at $2.45 today, up 10% in an hour after the news broke, with $3.84 billion in trading volume this week. Whales have grabbed $464 million worth, boosting their stash to $14 billion, and the coin’s up 30% in two weeks. Analysts see $2.80 as the next stop, with bigger gains on the horizon.
Price Predictions:
2025: Coinpedia says $5.81 by year-end, possibly $6.99 in a bull run; Cryptopolitan predicts a modest $3.71 max this month. A legal win could spark a $4.68–$5.82 surge.
2026–2027: Expect $8.64 by 2026 and $12.25 by 2027 if ETFs (65–75% approval odds) kick in.
2030: Dreamers see $16.92–$26.97, with some X fans eyeing $100 in a mega-boom.