- Ripple’s IPO could happen as early as Q1 2026, experts predict.
- XRP’s market cap surged, briefly surpassing Tether in early 2025.
- Legal experts suggest SEC appeal of Ripple ruling may be avoided.
The crypto world watches closely as Ripple gears up for an IPO, potentially in 2026. XRP’s impressive rise and the SEC’s cautious steps could define the course of digital assets in 2025.
Ripple Case Outcome
Ripple’s IPO could become a reality as early as the first quarter of 2026. Experts predict the timing will depend on the actions of SEC Chairman Paul Atkins. If Atkins is confirmed quickly, the IPO could happen in the first quarter of 2026. However, due to the slow pace of Washington’s processes the IPO could be extended to Q2 of 2026.
Ripple CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, has revealed that going public was not a priority under the previous SEC leadership.
Legal expert John E. Deaton believes the SEC will not appeal the Ripple ruling. An appeal could cause the SEC more harm than benefit. The decision of Judge Torres has been criticized for its limited impact hence it does not establish a persuasive precedence. Experts believe that Judge Torres’s decision was fact-specific and focused on the lack of evidence that XRP purchasers relied on Ripple’s executives.
Judge Rakoff, a district judge in the same district, has already criticized and pointed out the Ripple case from others. Securities lawyers state that the ruling would not apply to similar cases unless new evidence is submitted. This reduces the weight of the appeal hence it’s likely to fail and may discourage further legal action.
Even if Ripple loses the appeal, Deaton says, “At the Supreme Court, the SEC could lose BIG.”
Deaton believes that SEC Chairman Paul Atkins will acknowledge these factors and avoid further pursuit of the appeal.
Could XRP hit $5?
XRP has witnessed growth in market performance from the last quarter of 2024 to Q1 of 2025.XRP’s market cap surged to $138.98 in January to surpass Tether which placed it in the third position.
However, Tether recovered its position and XRP currently holds the fourth place in market capitalization. The growth has been boosted by major developments in the crypto space such as the possible approval of an XRP ETF.
Moreover, the election of a pro-crypto president, Donald Trump, in November 2024 as well as the successful approval of RLUSD in December have contributed to the surge in XRP price. However, XRP has faced resistance at key price levels, particularly the $2.48 mark.
Market analysts believe the recent pullback is a necessary correction before a potential rally. They suggest that if XRP breaks past the $2.48 resistance it could move towards the $2.75 to $3 range. The next few days will determine whether XRP can break through this barrier and continue its upward trend.
Although the XRP has witnessed a positive outlook , it remains uncertain whether it can achieve a $5 price in the short term. However, XRP could achieve the target in future if the favorable conditions persist.
Analysts urge caution and emphasize on the importance of closely watching XRP’s volume dynamics and market trends.
XRP’s path forward depends on breaking through the current resistance levels and maintaining the momentum from recent bullish developments.