Ripple’s Developer Summit, potential XRP ETF approval, and a Fed rate cut

Ripple’s Developer Summit, potential XRP ETF approval, and a Fed rate cut in June could push XRP to $10–$12 by late summer.

The long-running legal battle between Ripple and the SEC could soon reach its conclusion, which may act as a major catalyst for the XRP Price. June is also shaping up to be a more bullish month for XRP.

If Ripple scores a favorable settlement, it could lead to massive institutional adoption, particularly in the U.S. In bull markets, altcoins often see 5-10x gains. So, if the bull run continues, XRP could easily 4- 4.5x as money flows into altcoins. Besides, Ripple’s growing utility will drive long-term demand for the token.

ChatGPT has presented a 2025 price forecast for XRP based on how things may play out if Ripple wins the SEC case. XRP could jump to $3.50 or $5.50. Besides, if Ripple acquires Circle, XRP’s utility could skyrocket as it becomes deeply integrated with one of the largest stablecoins. This would boost demand for XRP as a key bridge asset in global payments and DeFi.

But if the case continues to drag on, then it may stay between $2-$3. In a worst-case scenario, like losing in court or a crypto market crash, XRP could drop to $1-$2. Meanwhile, xAI’s Grok gave a slightly more bullish outlook, predicting XRP could hit $3.50–$4.50.

3 Events In Mid-June Could Send XRP Soaring

Three events are set to take place in mid-June that could send XRP soaring. From June 10 to 12, Ripple’s Developer Summit (XRPL Apex) is expected to reveal major tech updates such as AI-powered payments, real-world asset tokenization, and super simple cross-chain swaps. These upgrades could boost XRP’s real-world utility.

On June 17, the SEC might approve a spot XRP ETF. This could impact XRP’s price similarly to how spot Bitcoin ETFs pushed BTC past 100 K.

On the same day, the Federal Reserve may announce an interest rate cut, increasing liquidity in the markets. Historically, such moves boost risky assets like cryptocurrencies, driving prices higher. XRP could run 5-6x, climbing from around $2 now up to $10-$12 by late summer 2025.

However, the rally could be delayed as well if the ETF is pushed back again, or if the Fed holds a rate cut. However, these are just delays and not denials, as the long-term growth prospects remain strong.

If all goes well, XRP could jump from $2 to $12, matching its previous 6x surge. The downside risk to $1.50 is limited, but the upside is massive.

But Veteran trader Peter Brandt warns that XRP could soon drop to $1.07, over a trend reversal after its recent gain of 5%. But the fundamentals are strong for Ripple. And despite the SEC delays, the odds of XRP ETF approval have climbed to 83%, which shows a bullish outlook for XRP’s future.