Ripple and SEC File Joint Motion for 60-Day Settlement Pause

Ripple and its cryptocurrency XRP are in the spotlight due to a significant legal update. The cryptocurrency is trading at $2.02, reflecting a 2.83% increase.

Legal Developments

  • Ripple and the SEC filed a joint motion for a 60-day suspension of appeals, indicating potential settlement progress.
  • The pause aims to finalize an agreement-in-principle to resolve the lawsuit, pending SEC approval.
  • This case started in late 2020 when the SEC accused Ripple of unregistered securities sales via XRP.
  • The SEC's recent approach has softened amid changing political dynamics, withdrawing lawsuits against other crypto firms.
  • Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse noted that the SEC has withdrawn its appeal regarding the legality of programmatic XRP sales.
  • Both parties are focusing on conserving resources, paving the way for a negotiated settlement.

XRP Price Analysis

  • XRP is currently near key resistance at the 20-day EMA of $2.10.
  • A breakout above this level could lead to further gains, targeting the upper Bollinger Band at $2.50.
  • The lower Bollinger Band is positioned at $1.77, suggesting potential volatility ahead.
  • The RSI stands at 44.61, indicating neutral momentum with upward movement; crossing above 50 may suggest bullish sentiment.

XRP Price Chart | Source: TradingView