February 2025 was brutal for crypto, with the market crashing by 20.57%. Bitcoin fell 17.5%, Ethereum plunged 32.2%, and XRP dropped 29.3%. Unlike the broader market, XRP took a hit on February 24 but staged a quick recovery the next day, showing resilience. Over the past 24 hours, it has jumped 8.4%, outpacing both Bitcoin and Ethereum. Meanwhile, this surge came after SEC’s recent case drops that raised hopes of Ripple vs SEC case dismissal. But if that made you think XRP will moon, think again. Analyst says this will not be the only factor.
The long-awaited conclusion of the SEC lawsuit against Ripple may bring regulatory clarity to XRP, but analysts warn that investors shouldn’t expect an immediate price explosion. According to a recent thread by All Things XRP, the real catalyst for XRP’s surge lies in Ripple’s next moves—adoption, partnerships, and real-world utility.
https://twitter.com/XRP_investing/status/1895628037917729184
Factors Supporting XRP Pump, NOT SEC Case Closure
Once the legal chapter closes, XRP’s market activity is expected to go higher. Exchanges like Coinbase and Kraken could expand trading pairs, while Binance.US might reintroduce XRP to its platform. The resulting liquidity boost and renewed retail interest could provide the initial push for a price rally.
https://twitter.com/XRP_investing/status/1895628044926320704
Meanwhile, Ripple has already established partnerships with over 300 financial institutions through RippleNet, showcasing confidence in future adoption. With regulatory hurdles out of the way, major players like Standard Chartered, Santander, or even PayPal could integrate XRP for cross-border payments. This shift could lead to a massive spike in transaction volume.
Another key factor is Ripple’s newly launched RLUSD stablecoin. If Ripple strategically integrates RLUSD into DeFi platforms and pairs it with XRP, institutional investors could flood the network, attracted by the combination of stability and fast, low-cost transactions.
Tokenization: The Real Game-Changer?
Moreover, the analyst noted that Ripple has long hinted at real-world asset (RWA) tokenization on the XRP Ledger. With the SEC case resolved, Ripple could accelerate plans to tokenize assets like gold, real estate, or carbon credits. If XRP becomes the transaction fuel for these trades, demand could skyrocket.
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