The XRP community is filled with excitement over new rumors about a potential “emergency settlement” in the ongoing Ripple lawsuit. These speculations have gained momentum after SEC Chair Gary Gensler announced his resignation, effective January 20, 2025.
BitBoy Addresses the Ripple Settlement Rumors
Crypto influencer Ben Armstrong, better known as BitBoy, recently shared his thoughts on rumors that the SEC might settle its case with Ripple behind closed doors. In a YouTube video, BitBoy acknowledged the speculation but admitted he couldn’t verify the claims, promising to look into them further.
However, the rumors arise from the SEC’s closed-door meetings, which review ongoing cases and injunctions are discussed. Interestingly, the SEC held such a meeting on November 21—the same day Gensler announced his resignation.
The idea of a settlement gained much attention, fueling a surge in XRP’s price by almost 200% making XRP’s price reach $1.6 in the past few days.
Former SEC Lawyer Weighs In
Adding to the discussion, Marc Fagel, a former SEC attorney, shared his perspective on the conversation. He explained that while many previous reports about Ripple settlement talks turned out to be false, the latest rumors seem more credible.
Further Fagel notes that any resolution would take time, as a new SEC Chair would need to be appointed and confirmed before major decisions could be made.
However, he noted that clarity on this matter might not come until important deadlines, like the January 15 brief filing, are reached.
XRP To Hit $2 Soon
Market experts are starting to believe that XRP could hit an all-time high (ATH) sooner than expected. XRP has been holding strong around $1.55, with an 18% surge today, bringing its market cap to $88 billion.
Over the past two weeks, the cryptocurrency has seen a huge 170% gain. With $2 as the next target, many are now eyeing the potential for a new all-time high.
