A wave of renewed urgency is building within the XRP community, and it’s being driven by a striking warning from crypto analyst Bale. In a recent post on X, Bale declared, “You better be ready when the SEC announces the XRP case is done. You will not be able to afford XRP once that happens.”
His message comes at a critical moment in the long-running legal standoff between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This case has shaped XRP’s regulatory fate and weighed heavily on its market performance since 2020. Now, with a final resolution closer than ever, many believe XRP could be on the brink of a dramatic revaluation.
The Case Is Almost Over, But Not Quite Yet
After more than four years of legal wrangling, the Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit has entered its final chapter. On May 8, 2025, both parties filed a settlement agreement, which included a $50 million civil penalty Ripple agreed to pay, a sharp reduction from earlier figures floated by the SEC.
You better be ready when the SEC announces the XRP case is done.
You will not be able to afford XRP once that happens.
— BALE (@AltcoinBale) June 9, 2025
However, Judge Analisa Torres denied the agreement on procedural grounds, not because of any dispute with its content. She instructed both parties to refile using the proper process. A new filing is expected by June 16, 2025, and if approved, it will mark the formal end of one of the most significant regulatory cases in crypto history.
Bale’s warning taps directly into this pivotal moment. His belief is clear: once legal closure is confirmed, XRP’s suppressed valuation could unleash in a way that catches many off guard.
Why the XRP Price Could Explode Post-Settlement
XRP has operated under a legal cloud since the SEC filed its complaint in December 2020, alleging Ripple had conducted an unregistered securities offering. In July 2023, Judge Torres ruled that XRP is not a security when traded on secondary markets, offering Ripple a major partial victory. Yet, full legal closure has remained elusive, until now.
For nearly five years, this unresolved case has kept U.S. exchanges cautious and sidelined institutional investors. Many analysts, including Bale, argue that XRP has been trading with an artificial discount. Once the final ruling is in place, that discount could vanish overnight.
Bale’s assertion that “you will not be able to afford XRP” is a dramatic way of emphasizing how fast the market could reprice. In crypto, major turning points, especially those tied to regulatory clarity, often spark swift and aggressive price action. If XRP is fully cleared and free to reenter the U.S. market at scale, demand could surge while supply remains fixed.
XRP’s Real-World Utility Is Already Ahead of the Curve
Legal progress isn’t the only reason investors are watching XRP. The XRP Ledger (XRPL) continues to expand its real-world utility, particularly in global payments and cross-chain finance. Ripple has launched RLUSD, a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin designed to facilitate liquidity between the XRPL and Ethereum networks. This move signals Ripple’s deeper commitment to institutional-grade digital finance.
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Meanwhile, the upcoming EVM sidechain, developed in collaboration with Peersyst Technology, will allow Ethereum-based smart contracts to run seamlessly on XRPL. This upgrade significantly broadens XRP’s utility, opening doors to decentralized finance (DeFi), tokenized assets, and enterprise-grade blockchain solutions—all within a low-fee, high-speed environment.
These developments strengthen the long-term case for XRP and reinforce Bale’s view that the token is undervalued relative to its evolving capabilities and legal trajectory.
The Clock Is Ticking
XRP is now one legal filing away from final clearance. The June 16 refile will likely determine whether the case is close to final resolution. If the court accepts the settlement as expected, Ripple will have full regulatory closure in the U.S., and XRP will be free from legal uncertainty for the first time in nearly half a decade.
Bale’s message is not just speculation, it’s a strategic warning. In a market where momentum can shift in an instant, waiting for the final announcement may mean missing the move entirely. For XRP holders, the time to prepare may be now, before the deal is done, and before the price reflects what the market has been waiting years to see.
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