The legal battle between Ripple and the SEC ended in August 2025, with both sides rejecting all appeals, leading to the conclusion of a significant dispute that affected the cryptocurrency assets XRP (XRP/USD).

The XRP coin saw significant gains in the fourth quarter, including 426% in 2014, 1064% in 2017, and 240% in 2024. The launch of the XRP exchange-traded fund may lead to further price increases.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will make its decisions regarding several applications for instant XRP exchange-traded funds from Grayscale and WisdomTree between October 18 and 24, with analysts estimating a nearly 100% chance of approval.