XRP Army Swayed SEC-Ripple Verdict: Public Sales OK
Crypto attorney John Deaton says the XRP Army’s crowd-sourced submissions were pivotal in the Ripple SEC lawsuit. Over 2,000 exhibits—including amicus briefs, token-holder affidavits and oral testimonies—were cited by Judge Analisa Torres.
In the 2023 split ruling, Judge Torres found that XRP sales on public exchanges are not securities, while institutional token sales violated securities laws. The XRP Army’s evidence bolstered Ripple’s fair notice defense during the Ripple SEC lawsuit.
In August 2025, both parties dropped appeals, ending the legal battle. Ripple agreed to pay a $125 million civil penalty, cementing the ruling.
After the verdict, XRP’s price surged over 70% to nearly $3.35, then corrected to around $2.84 at press time. This outcome highlights the impact of community-driven legal research and brings regulatory clarity to XRP trading.
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The final resolution of the Ripple SEC lawsuit delivers clear regulatory guidance for XRP trading. In the short term, profit-taking led to price correction after an initial surge. Long term, the court’s validation of public exchange sales as non-securities and the $125 million settlement reduce legal uncertainty. This clarity is likely to boost market confidence and support sustained buying interest.