XRP First Half of 2025: Exploding Back with Political, Legal Support and ETF Expectations

After many years of being forgotten and stagnant, XRP is making a strong comeback in the first half of 2025. With a combination of political influence, significant legal progress, and increasing expectations for a spot ETF, Ripple's cryptocurrency has made a clear mark in the market and is drawing attention from global investors. Political And Legal Influences Driving The Price Increase The year 2025 begins with excitement for XRP as Donald Trump officially returns to the White House as the 47th President of the United States. Immediately after confirming the victory, the price of XRP surged, reaching a peak for the year at $3.20 in January, marking the highest price point since 2021. Trump's support is not limited to statements, but is also concretized by an executive order in March, in which Ripple is mentioned as an important component of the U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve (. This is seen as a historic turning point, raising new confidence in the strategic role of XRP in the future financial system. The most noteworthy is the legal victory in May, when Ripple officially withdrew its appeal in the years-long lawsuit against the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States )SEC(, thereby closing one of the most protracted legal chapters in crypto history. Following this decision, the price of XRP quickly rose to 2.53 USD, reflecting a significant relief in the investor community. Macroeconomic Challenges and Market Volatility However, the first half of the year journey for XRP has not been entirely smooth. The conflict between Israel and Iran from April to June caused a wave of sell-offs across the financial market, causing XRP to drop to 1.79 USD before recovering as the situation calmed down. In addition, other macro factors such as the Q1 GDP report, the Consumer Price Index )CPI(, and the interest rate decision of the U.S. Federal Reserve )Fed( have greatly influenced market sentiment. During this uncertain period, XRP fluctuated in the price range of 2.15 to 2.40 USD, showing accumulation before a potential next bullish wave. Spot ETF - A Catalyst for XRP Decision Now that the legal barriers have been removed, the focus of the XRP story has shifted entirely to the possibility of approval for a spot ETF – a factor that could completely change the game. The recent approval of Solana's staking ETF by the SEC is a positive signal, leading many analysts to believe that XRP will be the next candidate. The official decision from the SEC regarding the XRP spot ETF is expected to be announced on October 17. Until then, every move from the SEC is being closely monitored by investors, with increasingly optimistic sentiment. In addition, Ripple is also strengthening its ecosystem by partnering with OpenPayd to support the stablecoin RLUSD. This partnership is expected to expand cross-border payment capabilities and enhance the usability of XRP in real-world transactions. Key Milestones to Watch in July July is predicted to be an important month with many events that could impact the price of XRP: Update from the SEC on the evaluation process of the XRP ETFEconomic developments in the US, particularly data such as:Core Consumer Price Index )Core CPI(Unemployment RateProducer Price Index )PPI(Inflation in JuneRipple's media activities and marketing strategy for the stablecoin RLUSD and the new ecosystem. Conclusion: XRP Returns to Strategic Position XRP in 2025 is not just a digital asset, but is gradually becoming a part of the financial strategy of the United States and is being taken seriously by major financial institutions. If the XRP ETF is approved, combined with political support and a developing ecosystem, the dream of conquering new heights – surpassing the previous mark of 3.84 USD – will no longer be far-fetched.