Peter Smith
XRP is heating up again with two major catalysts aligning: a potential U.S. XRP ETF approval and the long-awaited end to the SEC's legal battle with Ripple. Crypto analyst Rector thinks these developments could send XRP's price to $10-$20 within the next 12 months—a massive jump from current levels.
XRP Price Could Explode on ETF Momentum
Rector's betting that if an XRP ETF gets approved, the inflows could mirror Ethereum's recent ETF success. "If inflows mirror or exceed what we've seen with Ethereum ETFs, XRP could realistically hit $10 to $20 within a year," he explained.
That kind of institutional money would be a complete game-changer, potentially placing XRP among the top performers in the next crypto cycle.
XRP Legal Drama Finally Ending
The three-year SEC lawsuit nightmare might finally be over. Both the SEC and Ripple are expected to withdraw their appeals by mid-August, with former SEC attorney Marc Fagel confirming the appeals process is "nearing completion."
Once investors see this case as truly finished, retail sentiment could flip overnight. That pent-up demand from three years of uncertainty could unleash in a big way.
August 15: The Key Date
August 15 is when both parties need to update the appeals court. If both Ripple and the SEC confirm they're dropping appeals, that could be the final catalyst before XRP takes off.
The timing's perfect—ETF speculation is heating up just as the legal cloud lifts. If both catalysts play out as expected, that $10-$20 price target might not be as crazy as it sounds.
Peter Smith
