Brief Analysis: Ripple and SEC Have Finally Settled Their Conflict

📌 Essence of the Event:

Ripple and SEC have concluded a years-long lawsuit.

Ripple will pay a fine of $50 million, instead of the initial $125 million.

Both parties will withdraw their appeals, officially ending the conflict.

📈 Market Reaction:

The price of XRP rose by 6.2%, reaching $2.31.

Market Capitalization: $136 billion, 4th place in the market.

⚖️ Significance for the Industry:

The decision strengthens the legal status of XRP as a commodity rather than a security.

This increases the chances of approval for a spot ETF based on XRP (according to Polymarket — a 39% probability by the end of July).

🏦 Ripple's Financial Strategy:

The company continues its active expansion: acquiring the broker Hidden Road for $1.2 billion and attempting to buy Circle for $5 billion (unsuccessfully).

Ripple's growth is supported by the Trump administration, which may also influence further regulation.

🔮 Forecast:

In the short term, further volatility and moderate growth are possible.

ETF approval will be the catalyst for a new wave of XRP growth.