XRP is taking another hit as the Ripple-SEC saga drags on without resolution. After Judge Analisa Torres rejected the $50 million settlement back in May 2025, the market's patience has worn thin. Fast forward to now—XRP is sitting at $1.34, down over 3% in the last 24 hours. That May court decision wiped out $160 million in derivatives positions within a day, and the price action since then tells you everything about trader sentiment.

The real question everyone's asking: how high will XRP go after the lawsuit actually settles? Looking back at 2023, when Ripple scored that partial victory, XRP exploded 70% in a single day. So the potential upside is clearly there if the case finally closes in Ripple's favor. Analysts had been predicting XRP could hit $2.70–$3.30 with a positive ruling, but that was before the market cooled off.

What's interesting is that every major development in this case has moved the needle—sometimes dramatically. The legal uncertainty keeps traders on edge. Some are even speculating about an XRP ETF if regulatory clarity finally arrives, which could unlock institutional demand. But for now, it's all speculation. The path forward remains choppy. Market fatigue is real, and until there's actual news from the courts, XRP is likely to bounce around these levels.

The bigger picture: Ripple's been fighting for years to prove XRP isn't a security. If they win, it doesn't just move the price—it could reshape how the entire altcoin market operates under U.S. regulation. That's why traders keep watching the court calendar so closely. One final ruling could be the catalyst everyone's waiting for, but timing is everything.