XRP 2025: New Highs After 7 Years as SEC Case Finally Ends
2025 marked a transformative year for XRP: the SEC lawsuit resolution brought regulatory clarity, spot ETFs launched to massive demand, and Ripple executed multi-billion dollar acquisitions to strengthen its position.
Key 2025 Milestones
- -August: SEC lawsuit officially resolved after 4+ years
- -November 13: First U.S. spot XRP ETFs launch
- -$1B+ in ETF inflows within first month
- -Ripple acquires Hidden Road ($1.25B) and GTreasury ($1B)
SEC Case Resolution
More than four years after it began, the legal dispute between Ripple Labs and the SEC officially came to a close in August. The 2023 partial ruling favored Ripple, but with the crypto-friendlier regulatory administration, both parties negotiated a final resolution. This clarity was the catalyst that enabled ETF approvals.
Strategic Acquisitions
Ripple made bold moves to expand its institutional capabilities. The $1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road (now Ripple Prime) provides prime brokerage services globally. The $1 billion GTreasury acquisition strengthens treasury management offerings. Together, these position Ripple to serve institutional clients at scale.
What This Means for 2026
The foundation laid in 2025 sets up XRP for potentially its biggest year yet. Key catalysts include the anticipated RLUSD Japan launch, continued ETF inflows, potential BlackRock entry, and expanded institutional adoption. With regulatory clarity achieved and infrastructure in place, 2026 may see XRP transition from speculation to utility-driven value creation.