2. Conclusion of the dispute with the SEC: Ripple announced the end of the legal case with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), after a settlement that included a payment of $50 million. The agency dropped its latest appeal, paving the way for Ripple's expansion within the United States.
3. Increasing institutional adoption:
Mastercard praised the use of XRP as an intermediary currency in international transfers and noted Ripple's collaboration with SBI Remit.
CME Group announced the launch of XRP futures contracts on May 19, 2025, reflecting growing interest from institutional investors.
4. Significant market movements:
Ripple released one billion XRP from its monthly escrow account and returned 700 million of them, sparking speculation about strategic changes.
One whale transferred $64 million worth of XRP to Coinbase, prompting some analysts to predict a rise towards $2.31 soon.
5. Future predictions:
Analysts expect XRP to rise to $3.75 if a bullish technical pattern is confirmed, supported by increased demand.
Other predictions suggest the price could reach $5, especially after the conclusion of the SEC case and increased chances of approval for an XRP Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF).
This is not financial advice; do your own research.
