Ripple Confirms Agreement to End XRP Case With SEC In Latest Q1 2025 Report!
- Lilly Mackani
- May 6
- 2 min read
In the first quarter of 2025, XRP demonstrated resilience and growth, reflecting its strengthening position in the cryptocurrency market.
In a groundbreaking update, Ripple confirmed in its Q1 2025 Markets Report that a formal agreement to conclude the long-standing legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is nearing completion. According to the company, key terms have been agreed upon, and finalization is expected in the coming weeks. This development marks a significant turning point not only for Ripple but also for the broader crypto industry, potentially paving the way for full regulatory clarity and renewed institutional confidence in XRP.
Market Performance and Trading Activity
XRP's average daily trading volume (ADV) remained steady at $3.2 billion on top-tier exchanges. The XRP/BTC ratio increased by over 10%, indicating strong relative performance against Bitcoin. The token's price peaked at nearly $3.40 in early Q1, levels last observed in January 2018. Realized volatility decreased from approximately 150% to 100% in January, before rising to 130% in February, where it stabilized through the end of the quarter.
Exchange Distribution and Trading Pairs
Binance led XRP trading activity, accounting for about 40% of the volume, followed by Upbit and Coinbase. The proportion of XRP traded against USD and USD stablecoins increased from 25% in Q4 2024 to 29% in Q1 2025, with USDT remaining the dominant trading pair.
On-Chain Activity and DeFi Engagement
The XRP Ledger experienced a 30–40% decline in new wallet creation and overall transaction volume, aligning with broader market trends. However, decentralized finance (DeFi) activity proved more resilient, with decentralized exchange (DEX) volume decreasing by just 16% quarter-over-quarter, outperforming declines across most other blockchains.
Institutional Adoption and Infrastructure Development
A notable development in Q1 was the partnership between Ripple and Hidden Road, a global prime brokerage firm. Hidden Road plans to leverage the XRP Ledger to streamline post-trade operations, including foreign exchange, swaps, and repurchase agreements, aiming to reduce operational expenses and increase efficiency.
Overall, XRP's performance in Q1 2025 underscores its growing utility and adoption within the financial ecosystem, bolstered by stable trading volumes, strategic partnerships, and sustained interest in DeFi applications.
