XRP "Spring Coil" Awaiting Explosion: Will August – September Be A Historical Protest?

Despite a series of legal victories and increasing interest from institutions, the price of XRP has remained virtually unchanged over the past few months. Currently trading around $2.22, the asset has struggled to gain momentum, even as Ripple's ongoing legal dispute with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appears to be nearing resolution. The Initial Benefits May Have Prevented the Current Stagnation Vincent Van Code, a respected software engineer and a prominent figure in the XRP community, has provided deep insights into the recent lack of price volatility. According to him, an important legal milestone occurred in July 2023, when Judge Analisa Torres ruled that XRP is not classified as a security when traded on the secondary market. This legal clarity triggered a strong reaction in the market at that time, with XRP reaching a level of $3.40 briefly in January 2025. Van Code explains that many investors anticipated this favorable ruling and positioned themselves accordingly throughout the end of 2024, especially after political developments that bolstered confidence in an upcoming solution. As a result, the upward momentum that usually occurs after a legal victory may have been realized early. He believes that the market has priced in the outcome of the resolution, which explains why XRP has decreased and remains close to 2 dollars.

Institutional Integration is Considered the Key to Growth in the Future While the legal uncertainties have largely been resolved, Van Code believes that the main limiting factor for the price growth of XRP is the slow deployment of practical utility. He emphasizes that the wider adoption of Ripple's On-Demand Liquidity service (ODL) by financial institutions will be the main driver for the next price surge. He pointed out that although some organizations have publicly announced partnerships with Ripple, many organizations are still in the early or secret stages of integrating Ripple's technology into their operations. According to his view, the implementation of a business in a regulated environment usually takes 18 to 24 months from the time of approval to full deployment. Since many organizations have begun the integration process by the end of 2024, Van Code believes that the final implementation phase is now approaching. He noted that the necessary infrastructure to support widespread adoption is still being developed, adding that the market may see an increase in demand for XRP as these systems come online. The Protest is Expected to Take Place in August and September 2025 Van Code predicts that XRP may experience a significant price increase in the next two to three months, particularly during the period from August to September 2025. However, he declined to provide a specific price target for the anticipated rally, citing that there are still many market-dependent factors that remain uncertain. XRP has shown modest volatility. As of the time of the report, its price is $2.22, an increase of nearly 10% over the past week. While the community remains optimistic, Van Code concluded that price increases are more likely to occur after practical adoption milestones rather than legal developments, which have affected market valuations.