XRP’s price has surged to $2.19 following Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s public expression of unwavering support for the asset. In a symbolic move, Garlinghouse revealed an XRP-themed tattoo featuring a planetary design, commemorating the July 13, 2023, court ruling that provided legal clarity for XRP. Alongside the reveal, he declared he is “1,000%” committed to the project.
The post immediately resonated with the XRP community. Prominent influencers noted the gesture’s impact, calling it a rare and authentic endorsement.
Digital Asset Buy, a well-known figure in the crypto space, highlighted that a high-profile executive with a Harvard MBA getting a tattoo signals long-term conviction, not marketing theatrics.
These actions helped boost morale among XRP holders and sent a clear message about Ripple’s direction as it exits its legal battle.
Ripple’s bullish narrative gained further traction after Garlinghouse confirmed that the company would formally withdraw its cross-appeal in the long-standing case with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC is expected to do the same.
This development brings closure to a legal saga that began in 2020 over $1.3 billion in alleged unregistered XRP sales.
Garlinghouse wrote, “We’re closing this chapter once and for all,” signaling a shift in focus to innovation and global utility.
The court upheld the $125 million penalty for institutional sales, significantly less than the SEC’s original $2 billion demand, something Ripple’s legal chief, Stuart Alderoty, called a strategic win.
This resolution removes regulatory uncertainty and positions Ripple to accelerate growth initiatives using XRP as a utility token across cross-border payments and decentralized finance.
From a technical standpoint, XRP has broken out of a multi-week descending triangle, reclaiming momentum above $2.19. The price structure is now defined by a series of higher lows supported by a rising trendline from the June 21 low near $1.92.
The breakout was confirmed with a bullish engulfing candle and sustained trade above the 50-period EMA at $2.15.
The MACD histogram is flipping green with its lines diverging upward, typically an early sign of strengthening bullish momentum. XRP now eyes resistance at $2.27, $2.33, and $2.40.
Trade Setup:
XRP remains technically sound above the $2.15 pivot zone. Traders eyeing a move toward $3.50 will be watching for continuation above $2.40 with volume confirmation.
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