XRP is trading at $2.34 as the legal tug-of-war between Ripple Labs and the SEC goes into pause mode. On-chain fundamentals are strong, while legal developments are still influencing sentiment. Attorney Bill Morgan confirmed that a procedural misstep has temporarily stalled the finalization of the settlement with the SEC . Both parties signed the deal—Ripple on April 23 and the SEC on May 8—but the court denied the joint Rule 62.1 motion because it didn’t reference Rule 60 which governs relief from final judgments. Importantly, the denial wasn’t a rejection of the agreement’s merits, just the legal framing. How the settlement process is going 1. Settlement agreement signed by Ripple parties on April 23, 2025 and by the SEC on May 8, 2025 . 2. Parties filed a motion to hold the appeal and cross appeal in abeyance 3. Parties file rule 62.1 motion asking for an indicative… — bill morgan (@Belisarius2020) May 16, 2025 Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, told investors that the setback doesn’t impact XRP’s legal standing. A revised motion will be filed soon and then the parties can seek a limited remand to dissolve the injunction and finalize a $50 million penalty. Settlement Agreement Signed Motion for Indicative Ruling Denied (Procedural) Parties Preparing Revised Filing XRP Chart Eyes $2.38 Recovery Amid Channel Pressure On the technical front, XRP price prediction remains slightly bearish. On the charts, XRP/USD is stuck in a descending channel on the 1-hour chart, with price consolidating at $2.35. The channel has clear lower highs and lower lows, meaning bearish control. The 50-period EMA at $2.40 is capping upside, while MACD lines are below zero—no bullish momentum. Price just rejected the midline of the channel, so sellers are in control. XRP Price Chart – Source: Tradingview Whereas, on the lower side, $2.31 is acting as a key support. If broken with volume, XRP could go to $2.26 or $2.20. But if bulls defend this level and print a bullish engulfing candle above the EMA, we could see a recovery to $2.44 and $2.49. Key Levels: Resistance: $2.40, $2.44, $2.49 Support: $2.31, $2.26, $2.20 MACD: Bearish, flat Pattern: Descending channel with weakening bounces BTC Bull Token Nears $6.84M Cap as 71% Staking Yield Drives Demand As Bitcoin stabilizes above $102K, investor focus is shifting toward yield-generating altcoins—none more so than BTC Bull Token ($BTCBULL) . The token has now raised $5.87 million out of its $6.84 million presale goal, with a price increase looming as it enters its final funding stretch. What sets BTCBULL apart is its flexible staking model, offering an estimated 71% annual yield with no lockups or withdrawal penalties. This approach gives investors the freedom to earn passive income while maintaining full liquidity—an attractive alternative to traditional DeFi staking protocols. Key Stats: USDT Raised: $5,878,513.14 / $6,844,387 Token Price: $0.002515 Staking Pool: 1.47B BTCBULL Yield: 71% APY BTCBULL merges the viral appeal of meme tokens with the real-world utility of DeFi, making it a standout pick for those looking to capitalize on the 2025 crypto cycle. With under $1 million left before the next price tier, entry at current levels is limited—fueling urgency among retail investors seeking early access to passive yield. The post XRP Price Prediction: XRP Builds Momentum at $2.38 as Key Resistance Levels Come Into Focus for Traders appeared first on Cryptonews .
