- Crypto analyst Austin Hilton warns that XRP may not experience a parabolic price surge following the SEC vs. Ripple lawsuit resolution
- Despite the lack of short-term gains, he believes the legal clarity sets the stage for Ripple’s long-term growth and institutional adoption.
One notable Crypto analyst and commentator recently shared an eye-opening perspective about the future of XRP. The analyst warned investors not to expect XRP’s price to experience a hyper-blastoff once the five-year long case between Ripple and SEC reaches its final resolution.
In a video update, Hilton addresses the wide-spoken notion that XRP supporters have closely held in their hearts that the token’s price will surge dramatically once the legal battle is officially resolved.
However, Hilton argues that the market has already priced in the outcome, dampening the likelihood of a major post-settlement rally.
According to Hilton, the lawsuit is “essentially settled” behind closed doors. Reports indicate that Ripple and the SEC are working toward a significantly reduced fine of $50 million down from the original $125 million. Notably the appeals process has reportedly been paused. Still, the XRP community is highly awaiting a final public confirmation from the SEC.
Everybody who’s active in the XRP community knows the lawsuit is done, Hilton stated. It’s not like it’s some secret. That’s why we may not see a massive jump.
Despite being an XRP holder himself and rooting for price appreciation, Hilton emphasized the importance of managing expectations. He cautioned that while the lawsuit’s end is meaningful, it might not spark the kind of explosive growth many investors anticipate.
Adding to his cautionary outlook is the broader state of the crypto market. Hilton noted that since late January, the overall sentiment in the space has remained bearish. Major developments and positive news have failed to significantly impact prices, largely due to ongoing macroeconomic concerns such as inflation, tariffs, and global geopolitical tensions.
“Retail liquidity has largely left the market,” Hilton said, explaining that fear and uncertainty are still the dominant forces at play. As a result, even a favorable resolution in the Ripple lawsuit may not be enough to lift XRP in the short term.
However, Hilton remains optimistic about XRP’s long-term prospects. He believes the conclusion of the lawsuit will provide critical regulatory clarity, allowing Ripple to pursue high-level partnerships with major financial institutions like JPMorgan, Citi, and Bank of America.
Evidence of Ripple’s forward momentum is already emerging. The company recently acquired Hidden Road, a brokerage that processes over $3 trillion annually. Ripple CTO David Schwartz highlighted that the XRP Ledger could handle part of this volume, improving transaction efficiency for the new subsidiary.
In closing, Hilton reiterated that while a parabolic XRP rally may not materialize immediately, the legal victory lays the groundwork for broader adoption and long-term value growth. For now, he suggests that XRP investors focus on patience and realistic expectations.
Meanwhile, at the time of writing, XRP is swapping hands with $2.16 after a 0.72% surge in the past 24 hours.
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