XRP Lawsuit Nears Final Twist: Ripple Eyes IPO as XRP Price Targets $2 Breakout

The XRP lawsuit has been lengthy, but it has reached the end stages and will soon have a settlement, yet some legal battles remain. As per crypto lawyer James Farrell, while simultaneously pursuing a landmark ruling that could pave the way for a future Ripple IPO, Ripple is actively seeking a settlement with the SEC. These moves are aptly timed, given that market analysts believe XRP pricing could soon establish $2 as a new base before a possible parabolic rally. Meanwhile, with proceedings at a standstill, Ripple’s renewed legal and financial roadmap is again grabbing attention across the crypto space.

Ripple IPO Hopes Rise as XRP Price Eyes $2 Breakout

After four years of fierce court contests, the necessary XRP lawsuit filed between Ripple Labs and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission is now ending. Ripple was accused by the SEC of conducting an unregistered offering of securities by selling XRP, thus starting the discussions on whether what it sold in the market was a security or a digital coin. In July 2023, a ruling by the court indicated that sales of XRP marketed to investors from Ripple Labs’ balance sheet were securities transactions while sales of XRP through exchanges were not, creating great precedent in law. 

A legal battle has almost ended, and rumors about a possible Ripple IPO have started spreading. The conclusion of the XRP lawsuit would enable Ripple to organize or plan for listing on the stock exchange, which would be news for Ripple and indeed for the cryptocurrency industry as a whole. Meanwhile, XRP shows renewed strength as analysts predict it could break out to $2 should investors’ confidence return. The XRP lawsuit will determine the future regulatory environment of digital assets in the U.S., making this a watershed moment for Ripple, its investors, and the entire crypto market.

XRP Price Analysis Of the Last 24 Hours

The trading session of XRP begins with a break above its recent trading area after a period of consolidation. The resistance level is at $2.12 while the support level is at $2.03. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence signal created multiple death crosses between 14:50 UTC and 21:55 UTC, which indicate bearish momentum, yet succeeding golden crosses point towards potential bullish reversals. The Relative Strength Index suggests that the asset transforms between oversold and overbought zones. Investors should be cautious because the RSI reveals that Bitcoin positions itself at 70.61 and exceeds buying power.

Chart 1, analysed by Anushri Varshney, published on TradingView, April 17, 2025

Current market dynamics show an unclear pattern between bearish and bullish trends. XRP may return to the resistance area yet again, provided its price maintains this current position. The concurrent actions of its technical indicators will influence its short-term price movements.

What Lies Ahead After the XRP Lawsuit?

XRP has a cautiously optimistic view considering that the XRP lawsuit is about to end, and Ripple’s regulatory environment regarding XRP becomes clearer. According to the current forecast, the XRP price may reach around $2.26 by the end of 2025, showing a moderate growth rate with steady potential as investor confidence returns to the market. Some analysts suggest the price will trade within a wide-ranging spectrum with a maximum potential of $ 4.67 if the market sentiment and adoption accelerate.

More optimistic scenarios, engendered by on-demand liquidity solutions and positive regulatory scenarios, hint at the possibility of XRP price increasing to $5-$7 or even, in some rare cases, reaching $10 in the foreseeable years. However, these bullish targets will rely on continued adoption, favorable legal resolutions, and stable market conditions.