Ripple may have closed its case with the SEC, but questions about XRP’s decentralization, utility, and long-term value still remain. Did XRP really win — or just survive?

Ripple's cryptocurrency, XRP , has recently experienced a significant price decline, plummeting nearly 45% from over $3.2 in January to around $1.8.

It's been a strange year for XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) investors. Roughly one year ago, Ripple traded at just $0.50. In November, however, the crypto asset skyrocketed in value above the $2 mark. After ...

The driving factor for the most recent rise in XRP's price came after the SEC dropped its suit against Ripple -- as the XRP bulls had been anticipating. Image source: Getty Images.

This has also included a series of doubts among XRP holders. Ripple holds 38.8% of XRP ledger accounts, with over 36.5B XRP still in escrow, as of June 2, 2025.

With Bitcoin hitting new records, some investors wonder if XRP (XRP 2.21%) could be the next big winner. Is now the time to bet on XRP's comeback--or is the millionaire-maker story mostly hype?

But the payoff for XRP holders could be huge. Analysts think XRP could hit $5 as soon as the legal hurdles are cleared, and that’s a nice return for those who are still optimistic about its future.

While legal battles between Ripple Foundation and the SEC continue, analysts are throwing out XRP price prediction figures as high as $46. But in the background, Unilabs is quietly building ...

Geoffrey Kendrick at Standard Chartered thinks XRP will reach $12.25 by 2029, a forecast that implies 310% upside from its current price. The recent introduction of the Ripple USD (RLUSD ...

Ripple CEO's announcement of the SEC case resolution led to a 12% XRP price jump. Read more to see my thoughts on XRP-USD.

Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) is joining the ranks of crypto firms seeking greater legitimacy and regulatory clarity by applying for a national banking license with the U.S.