One of the longest-running legal battles in the crypto world is finally over. Ripple has reached a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) – agreeing to pay $50 million while reclaiming $75 million. XRP responded immediately, jumping more than 10%.

The case began under former SEC Chair Gary Gensler back in December 2020, when the agency accused Ripple of conducting an unregistered securities offering through XRP token sales. Since then, the dispute dragged through courts and cast a long shadow over the industry.

But the tides have turned. Judge Analisa Torres has received the final settlement agreement, lifting the previous court injunction and allowing Ripple to move forward.

Ripple Emerges Strong – Ready for More Acquisitions

Ripple didn’t just survive — it expanded. In recent months, the company acquired brokerage firm Hidden Road for $1.2 billion and reportedly tried to buy Circle, issuer of USDC, for $5 billion (though the offer was rejected).

The refunded settlement money could now fuel further strategic growth, both in the U.S. and abroad.

XRP: Not a Security? ETF Momentum Builds

Perhaps the most crucial outcome: growing belief that XRP is a commodity, not a security. That opens new doors. According to Bloomberg analysts, five spot XRP ETFs — including Grayscale and 21Shares — now have an 85% chance of approval, a sharp rise from earlier estimates of around 65%.

Even prediction markets like Polymarket have bumped their odds to 77% for XRP ETF approval by year’s end.

Politics in Play: Trump and the National Reserve?

Rumors are swirling that Donald Trump may have approved XRP as part of a U.S. strategic crypto reserve, though nothing official has been confirmed. Still, Ripple’s well-documented lobbying in Washington appears to be paying off.

XRP Price Jumps as Market Bets on Positive Outcome

Following the settlement news, XRP surged past $2.30 — a significant breakout. Analysts see next resistance at $2.50, and if the court signs off on the deal, targets of $3–7 (or even $20) are being floated by some.

The final verdict hasn’t been issued yet, but the market is clear: investors believe Ripple is finally free to grow.

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