XRP ETF Hopes Grow After Ripple’s Legal Case Is Paused
On April 16, 2025, the legal case between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was temporarily paused. This has led to renewed interest and hope in the possibility of an XRP-based exchange-traded fund (ETF).
The U.S. Court of Appeals decided to put the SEC’s appeal on hold. This means Ripple doesn’t have to submit a reply right away about how it sells XRP tokens. The final decision will now be made by Judge Analisa Torres.
This case has been important for the crypto world because it affects the future of XRP, Ripple’s digital currency. Recently, Ripple’s legal chief said that the case might be settled soon.
Ripple and the SEC have reportedly agreed to a partial settlement. The SEC will keep $50 million of the original $125 million fine, and Ripple will be allowed to sell XRP to big investors again. This could make XRP more attractive to financial institutions.
Experts believe that Ripple is hoping to lower the fine even more and remove all legal restrictions. If this happens, it could increase the use of XRP by big investors.
Legal experts like Bill Morgan and Fred Rispoli think this is a good sign and could help get approval for an XRP ETF — something many in the crypto world have been waiting for.
Big financial firms like Bitwise, Grayscale, and Franklin Templeton have already applied for permission to launch XRP ETFs. If approved, these ETFs could make it easier for both companies and regular people to invest in XRP.
Even with this positive news, XRP’s price only went up a little — rising 0.21% to $2.09. The overall crypto market also rose slightly by 0.31%.
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