XRP's price climbed 2% on June 16, reaching $2.20 amid a broader cryptocurrency market recovery. The upward movement coincided with Bitcoin's 1.7% rise to $107,000 and Ethereum's 4% gain to $2,600. Market analysts attribute the positive sentiment to two key factors: progress in Ripple's legal battle with the SEC and technical indicators suggesting further upside potential.
On June 12, Ripple and the SEC jointly proposed a settlement that would resolve their long-standing dispute. The agreement suggests Ripple would pay $50 million while retaining $75 million of a previously mandated $125 million penalty. Attorney John Deaton estimates a 70% chance of court approval, stating: "Despite some legal skepticism, the motion addresses previous procedural concerns." This development has boosted optimism among XRP holders, as regulatory clarity could significantly impact the token's valuation.
Chart analysis reveals XRP forming a bullish falling wedge pattern, with resistance currently at $2.25. A confirmed breakout could propel the price toward $3.12 — representing a potential 40% increase from current levels. The token's position above key moving averages reinforces this technical outlook, while the Crypto Fear & Greed Index's shift from "neutral" to "greed" (61/100) indicates growing market confidence.
The broader crypto market showed strength, with total capitalization rising 2.2% to $3.34 trillion. Solana led major altcoins with an 8% surge to $156. This recovery follows Bitcoin's weekly close above $105,000 — a psychologically important threshold that has historically signaled bullish momentum across digital assets.
Market participants will watch for two critical developments: Judge Torres' decision on the proposed settlement (expected within weeks) and whether XRP can sustain a breakout above wedge resistance. ——A successful resolution of both could establish new price benchmarks for the digital asset——, while failure to overcome technical resistance might see consolidation around current levels.