$XRP is currently trading at $2.39, reflecting a 2.6% increase over the past 24 hours. This uptick follows Ripple’s recent $50 million settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), effectively concluding a prolonged legal battle. The resolution has alleviated regulatory uncertainties, bolstering investor confidence and contributing to XRP’s price surge. 

Additionally, discussions surrounding the potential approval of an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) have intensified. Tuttle Capital has clarified the effective date for its ETF filing, with approval odds reaching 85%. Such developments could further enhance XRP’s market appeal and liquidity. 

Analysts are optimistic about XRP’s trajectory. Standard Chartered forecasts a 400% price increase by 2026, while Bitwise projects a potential rise to $29 by 2030, driven by the growing adoption of cross-border crypto