The Year in XRP 2025: New Highs After 7 Years as Ripple's SEC Case Finally Ends
In 2025, Ripple achieved significant milestones independent of XRP’s price movement. The company concluded its long-running legal battle with the U.S. SEC, ending appeals and cementing a 2023 ruling in Ripple’s favor, which set a precedent for crypto classifications. XRP reached a record high of $3.65 before dropping to $1.90 in December, making it the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. ETF products for XRP launched, drawing nearly $1 billion in net inflows, with strong investor demand. Ripple also expanded into stablecoins with RLUSD, which quickly reached an $1.3 billion market cap and widespread adoption through partnerships and regulatory approvals. Major acquisitions, including Hidden Road and GTreasury, boosted Ripple’s institutional offerings. Collectively, these strategic moves solidified Ripple’s market presence, attracted $500 million in investment, and raised its valuation to $40 billion, affirming its status as a leading force in the crypto sector.
