Ripple vs. SEC Ends With $125M Fine — XRP Holds Steady at ~$3.34 as Momentum Eases

Breaking: Ripple ends its SEC legal saga—with both sides dropping appeals. A $125M fine and restrictions on institutional XRP sales remain in place. XRP rallied but has cooled, hovering near $3.34. Technicals still favor upside, though momentum indicators have softened. What’s next for institutional adoption and liquidity flows?

Aug 8, 2025 - 16:55
Ripple vs. SEC Ends With $125M Fine — XRP Holds Steady at ~$3.34 as Momentum Eases

Key Developments

  • Case Closed: Ripple and the U.S. SEC have officially settled their legal battle—both parties have dropped their appeals. The original $125 million fine stands, along with a ban on certain institutional XRP sales. Funds will be transferred to the U.S. Treasury. 
  • XRP Price Reacts: XRP surged on legal clarity but is now consolidating around $3.34. Technical indicators remain bullish but show waning momentum:
    • The EMA (9 & 21) remain aligned upward.
    • The RSI registers slightly overbought at 71.
    • MACD remains positive, though shrinking histogram bars suggest cooling enthusiasm. (Based on TradingView as cited.) 

Why This Matters — A Global Take

Region Significance
Global Legal clarity often catalyzes institutional interest. XRP has cleared a major regulatory test, potentially opening doors to renewed inflows.
Digital Finance Lower regulatory risk may accelerate XRP's use in remittance, liquidity protocols, and tokenized finance products.

 


Coinccino Insight

“The settling of Ripple’s case isn’t an endpoint—it’s a market reset. XRP’s rally to $3.34 reflects renewed confidence—but cooling momentum shows traders are watching for follow-through. The next few sessions will tell whether this clarity turns into sustained upward movement.”