Alright, so here's something that’s been blowing up all over crypto Twitter — apparently, we might get a major update on the Ripple vs. SEC case as early as Monday. Some people are already calling for XRP to moon past $5 if Judge Analisa Torres sides with Ripple. But honestly? I’d hold off on the hype.
The Motion and the Hype
Ripple and the SEC recently came together (yes, you read that right — together) to ask the judge for an "indicative ruling." If she approves it, the case could wrap up pretty neatly, and XRP bulls believe this will catapult the price. That’s where the $5 dream comes from.
But… let’s not forget what happened the last time.
Expert Take: Don’t Get Too Comfortable
Pro-XRP lawyer Bill Morgan, someone who’s been closely following the case, shared a pretty sober warning. He reminded everyone that Judge Torres shot down a similar joint motion in just seven days. And that was when the legal community thought the parties were aligned too.
In his words:
“Perhaps you should not hope for that. It only took 7 days for Judge Torres to reject the last joint motion”
Morgan’s point? A fast ruling might not mean a favorable one.
What's the Argument Anyway?
The strongest argument in the motion is that altering the final judgment (like lowering Ripple’s fine and dissolving the injunction) is necessary for their settlement. If Judge Torres agrees, it could save time, money, and close the appeal and cross-appeal in one go.
But there’s a catch — and Morgan didn't miss it.
He pointed out that Ripple is the one tying the deal to these conditions. They could have just agreed to move on and end things cleanly. Instead, they want the judge to approve their custom terms, which feels like a big ask. Especially after the last motion didn’t go through.
Morgan added:
“I think she might grant it, but it also wouldn’t surprise me if she doesn’t.”
Final Thoughts
Here’s my take: it’s exciting to see Ripple and the SEC working on a settlement, and yes, that could be bullish for XRP — but setting your hopes on $5 overnight might be a stretch. We’ve been here before, and Judge Torres hasn’t exactly rushed to hand Ripple easy wins.$XRP
So before you load up on XRP thinking it’s going straight to the moon, take a breath. Legal drama is messy, unpredictable, and often way slower than we’d like.
Let’s watch
what happens Monday — but stay grounded.