It’s the Endgame in SEC vs. Ripple
The litigation has lasted three years. The case is reaching its conclusion. The 2025 verdict will hinge on three critical factors:
- The Supreme Court on crypto regulation (ruling likely in 2025).
- Ripple is thinking about going public before the verdict.
- Political pressure from the SEC: post-election crackdown or retreat?
No middle ground—this is binary risk/reward.
It’s Ripple’s Time to Shine!
1. SEC Loses Final Appeal (Mid-2025)
- XRP declared “not a security” permanently.
- Institutional FOMO begins (banks finally use ODL at scale).
- Ripple IPO launches (valuation could hit $100B+).
2. Political Winds Shift
- A pro-crypto administration will be elected in 2024. Gary Gensler of the SEC is replaced (new leadership drops the case).
3. Liquidity Explosion
- Coinbase and Binance relist XRP with full support.
- Hedge fund experts are buying up this altcoin.
- Ripple becomes the SWIFT of crypto; XRP reaches $15–$20.
Ripple Loses Everything: The $0 Scenario
1. Supreme Court Sides with SEC (2025)
- XRP deemed a security forever.
- Delistings accelerate (even Kraken and Gemini drop it).
- Ripple is fined into oblivion (liquidation risk).
2. ODL Business Collapses
- Banks abandon Ripple’s tech (no one touches a “security”).
- XRP Ledger activity flatlines.
3. Retail Exodus
- No more flare drops or airdrops.
- Liquidity dries up (becomes a zombie chain).
- XRP could drop below ten cents.
Important Dates in 2025 to Note
- SEC’s ultimate ruling on appeal in Q1 2025
- Ripple’s IPO window is anticipated in 2025
- In Q3 2025, the Supreme Court may rule on crypto
- In the last quarter of 2025, either we win or we die
How to Play It (Without Getting Wrecked)
- Buy below $0.50 (predict volatility)
- Invest in long-dated insurance puts for hedging in 2025
- Plan to sell half your shares when they hit $5
Caution: This is the last binary trade: life-changing profit or total loss.
The Bottom Line
XRP’s future is determined by lawyers, not technology or business acumen.
The battle between Ripple and the SEC will reach its peak in 2025.
Will you bet on the winner—or get caught in the crossfire?
Alex
Formally freelance blogger Alex is passionate writer with interest in Finance and Business, fascinated about crypto following news and covering stories.
