XRP ETF on the horizon? Ripple’s victory paves the way for potential approval

• Ripple win boosts XRP ETF.
• Legal resolution facilitates approval.
• Market bullish on XRP ETF.

Ripple Labs' recent victory in a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), ending a long-running legal battle, has sparked speculation in the cryptocurrency community about the possibility of a cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF). XRP in sight in the American market. With the company's victory amid the settlement between the parties, the path to potential SEC approval of an XRP ETF looks more optimistic.

Market analysts such as Nate Geraci, president of the ETF Store, expressed optimism, suggesting that the resolution of legal uncertainties could pave the way for large financial institutions such as BlackRock and Fidelity to apply for and receive approvals for such products. Geraci said an XRP ETF is just a “matter of time.”

“The Ripple lawsuit is coming to an end… It seems obvious that the approval of the XRP spot ETF is simply a matter of time, in my opinion. And yes, I expect BlackRock, Fidelity, etc. to all be involved. XRP is currently the third largest non-stablecoin crypto asset by market cap. The largest ETF issuers are not going to ignore this.” wrote .

Ripple lawsuit coming to end…

Seems obvious spot XRP ETF approval simply matter of time IMO.

And yes, I expect BlackRock, Fidelity, etc. to all be involved.

XRP currently 3rd largest non-stablecoin crypto asset by market cap.

Largest ETF issuers aren't going to ignore this.

— Nate Geraci (@NateGeraci) March 26, 2025

It is worth noting that a new chapter for XRP opens with the recent resolution of the long-running Ripple vs SEC lawsuit. This decision, which removes a cloud of uncertainty that has hung over XRP since 2020, has rekindled optimism regarding the future of the cryptocurrency and its potential appreciation from now on.

At the time of publication, the price of XRP was quoted at US$2,46, up 0.5% in the last 24 hours.

SEC and Ripple Move Toward Conclusion of Litigation with $50 Million Settlement

Ripple Labs finished a settlement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), ending a lawsuit that has been ongoing since 2020. According to Stuart Alderoty, Ripple's chief legal officer, via Twitter, the company agreed to pay a significantly reduced fine of $50 million, a considerable reduction from the $125 million initially proposed by the SEC.

The settlement requires Judge Analisa Torres to revoke the injunction that required Ripple to register its future sales of securities, a condition that marked the lawsuit. With this move, both parties demonstrate a willingness to drop the previously sought remedies, seeking a definitive resolution of the dispute.