XRP Slides 3% as ETF Speculation and Ripple v. SEC Ruling Drive Market Uncertainty

XRPUSDT has declined by 3.01% over the past 24 hours, with the current Binance price at $2.0623 after opening at $2.1262. The price decrease appears linked to a period of consolidation following recent speculation around the potential approval of a U.S.-based XRP ETF and anticipation of a ruling in the ongoing Ripple v. SEC case, both of which have driven increased trading volumes and market interest but have yet to yield a decisive catalyst. While technical indicators remain neutral to slightly bullish and sentiment is supported by rising open interest and ecosystem developments, resistance at $2.20 has capped upward momentum. The market is closely watching regulatory developments and possible institutional partnerships for further direction, with XRP trading near a $121 billion market cap and experiencing heightened activity as investors await clearer signals.