April 16 and April 21 could become the two most important dates in XRP's history.

I say this not to create hype, but based on context, data, and narratives accumulated over the years.

Let's start with April 16:

This is the deadline for Ripple to submit its final response to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. After more than three years of legal struggles, this document could mark the end of the case—or at least the beginning of the final chapter. This lawsuit has not only slowed Ripple's development in the U.S. but has also influenced regulatory discussions across the entire cryptocurrency world.

If Ripple wins the case—there are many signs indicating it will—$XRP will be able to operate legally and publicly in the world's largest financial markets. This is not just a legal victory; it is a global signal: XRP is no longer a 'pursued cryptocurrency' but a legally supported digital asset.

Now to April 21:

In recent weeks, some influential voices have pointed out that SWIFT may release a statement. This could be XRP (through Ripple) officially confirming its participation in the SWIFT global payment infrastructure, which is used by over 11,000 financial institutions worldwide.

As early as 2023, Ripple has participated in an interoperability pilot project led by SWIFT. Recently, SWIFT published a report exploring the integration of distributed ledger technology (DLT). Ripple is involved in this as well. XRP is also part of this discussion.

So… are two dates so close together just a coincidence?

I don't think so. It feels more like a carefully crafted strategy, closing one chapter and opening another:

From illegal to essential.

From restricted assets to global infrastructure.

From struggling cryptocurrency to liquidity pillar.

If the lawsuit ends on the 16th and SWIFT confirms integration on the 21st, XRP's strategy will shift from defense to full offense. From survival… to dominance.