What will it take for XRP to replace Bitcoin as digital Gold
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XRP has hit one key milestone after another in 2025, while Bitcoin disappointed users awaiting a massive rally. With the SEC vs. Ripple legal battle drawing to an end and Ripple’s victory, XRP hit a peak of $3.40 in January, rewarding long-term holders. Bitcoin (BTC) is slowly losing its edge as a “safe haven” during geopolitical crises and Ethereum is in a state of decline, XRP stands out as a key competitor to the largest cryptocurrency’s “digital Gold” narrative in 2025. Ripple lawsuit legal drama: Quick recap Ripple, the payment remittance firm that battled the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for nearly five years, emerged victorious and settled for $50 million. The SEC had initially sought $125 million. The settlement provided legal clarity for XRP, the native token of the XRP Ledger, allowing it to be traded freely on exchange platforms. The final crossing of t’s and dotting of i’s – and what should be my last update on SEC v Ripple ever… Last week, the SEC agreed to drop its appeal without conditions. @Ripple has now agreed to drop its cross-appeal. The SEC will keep $50M of the $125M fine (already in an… — Stuart Alderoty (@s_alderoty) March 25, 2025 The legal saga derailed years of progress for XRP, resulting in delisting from major exchanges, loss of business and partnerships for Ripple and a decline in overall demand and adoption among users. The SEC vs. Ripple lawsuit’s end opened the floodgates to institutional adoption, renewed interest from retail traders and listing on major exchange platforms across the ecosystem. XRP wins institutional trust, demand with lawsuit victory Institutions such as Coinbase Derivatives, Bitnomial, and ProShares have filed for ETFs tied to XRP. Coinbase Derivatives listed XRP futures on April 21, stating that the contracts are overseen by the CFTC and…
