Ripple’s XRP is trading around $3.08 USD, up roughly 5.5% intraday—its strongest rise recently . A spike in volume saw over $33 million traded in a single minute, pushing the price from ~$2.83 toward $3.03 . Legal clarity is driving sentiment: Ripple is expected to settle with the SEC by mid‑August, potentially triggering institutional inflows . Technicals show consolidation above $2.80, with a breakout above $3.14 possibly opening room for a move toward **$3.50+** .