- XRP’s gains trail behind broader market rally amidst looming Ripple lawsuit.
- Court to determine penalty for Ripple’s alleged violation as SEC seeks fines.
- Potential SEC appeal could restrict XRP sales to institutions.
The XRP market is currently experiencing a holding pattern, balancing recent gains with the looming uncertainty of the ongoing SEC lawsuit against Ripple. While XRP managed a 3.63% gain on Wednesday, May 15th, it lagged behind the broader crypto market’s impressive 6.38% surge, which was driven by positive US economic data.
The lack of updates on Ripple’s Motion to Seal case documents was not unexpected, but the real tension lies0 in what comes next. The court will soon deliberate on the penalty for Ripple’s alleged securities violation and decide on a potential sales ban on XRP. This ban, coupled with the hefty $2 billion penalty the SEC, has the investors on edge.
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Technically, XRP’s price action indicates it is currently stagnant. Key technical indicators suggest range-bound trading, with a potential breakout or breakdown dependent on upcoming events.
However, the most significant factor influencing XRP’s futu…
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