This technical optimism has come at a time when a market-wide bullish mood has been ignited partly by regulatory clarity following Ripple's

XRP price is showing strength again as it slides minimally on Thursday despite a massive 24-hour trading volume. This signals increased activity by investors as they move into the coin at a key support point.
At press time, XRP is trading at $2.37, showing a minimal decrease of 1.62% over the past 24 hours. However, trading volume has soared by 9.84% to reach $4.32 billion in the same period. In a week, XRP has seen a gain of 9.46%, highlighting the increased buying pressure.
Chart of XRP price action today. Credit: Benzinga
This technical optimism comes at a time when a market-wide bullish mood has been ignited partly by regulatory clarity following Ripple’s partial win in its case against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The recent crossing and break of the upper trendline in May 2025 add additional validity to a breakout thesis.
The extended legal battle spanning years between Ripple Labs and the SEC has been a source of uncertainty for all the holders of XRP. Commencing in December 2020, the dispute was about whether or not XRP is a security. Now, with a settlement agreed, Ripple will pay $50 million, a far lesser figure than the initial $125 million requested by the SEC. The move is regarded as a landmark moment toward firmer crypto regulation within the U.S.
This settlement, achieved by Judge Analisa Torres, also removes earlier injunctions against executives Bradley Garlinghouse and Christian Larsen of Ripple. With regulation relaxed, Ripple is able now to turn attention back to growth measures, including cross-border payment innovations. The price of XRP’s response to this resolution is reflective of renewed confidence among investors as well as release from ongoing legal uncertainty.
This result is also seen as a future benchmark for dealings by the SEC with crypto companies, signaling an approach to more collaborative regulation.
Predictive platforms, such as DigitalCoinPrice, are forecasting that the coin will surpass $5.18 by 2025, crossing over the next hurdle at $3.84. Analysts are predicting that XRP will remain within a band of $4.98 to $5.18 before it goes for even greater highs.
The technical setup, lowered legal burdens, and rising market sentiment put together point towards substantial upside for the coin. However, past volatility is a cautionary note for traders.
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