XRP Underperforms Bitcoin's Impressive Rally as Legal Battle with SEC Continues to Weigh on Market Appeal

Bitcoin's impressive rally this week, reaching an all-time high of over $76000, has the crypto community talking. Yet, XRP has fallen short of this big trend.

Bitcoin’s impressive rally this week, reaching an all-time high of over $76,000, has the crypto community talking. Yet, XRP has fallen short of this big trend.

Critics have noted that while Bitcoin’s value has nearly doubled in the last year, gaining approximately 117%, XRP’s price has dropped by close to 25% over the same period. These critics question claims that the token holds strong growth potential, suggesting its recent performance challenges this idea.

These criticisms come as Bitcoin’s market cap has surged to new heights, now exceeding $1.4 trillion. Meanwhile, XRP’s market cap has declined to around $31.49 billion, ranking it as the seventh largest digital asset.

Attorney Bill Morgan, who frequently comments on XRP’s market situation, has responded to these criticisms by linking the asset’s struggles directly to its prolonged legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which began in December 2020.

The SEC alleges that Ripple’s sales of its native token amounted to unregistered securities transactions, an accusation that created uncertainty about the token and affected investor confidence.

Morgan also noted that some still confuse XRP with Ripple, a mistake that adds to the challenges facing the token. For instance, a recent Forbes article referred to XRP as “Ripple,” which Morgan believes has contributed to ongoing skepticism around the asset.

“Forbes just called XRP ‘Ripple’ in this article. This adds another layer to the challenges XRP faces. Most people still don’t know the difference between XRP and Ripple. Even large media outlets like Forbes get it wrong at times.”

Despite its legal and market hurdles, the digital asset retains a notable position in the cryptocurrency world. Currently, it ranks as the seventh largest digital asset by market cap, with a valuation of around $31.49 billion. Though Dogecoin briefly surpassed the token’s market cap, XRP quickly reclaimed its position.

The asset’s daily trading volume is currently $1.92 billion, reflecting sustained investor interest despite legal uncertainties. At the time of press, XRP is valued at $0.5578 showing a 24-hour gain of 2.83%, suggesting that the asset still garners active engagement from traders and investors.

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The legal dispute between Ripple and the SEC is now in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. The SEC must submit its appellate brief by January 15, 2025, after which Ripple can respond. The firm also intends to file a cross-appeal challenging the classification of its institutional sales of XRP as securities.

If a settlement is not reached, the case may extend beyond 2025, possibly influencing the asset’s market outlook. Some supporters are hopeful that a new SEC administration, under the leadership of President Donald Trump, might consider settling with Ripple.

Without a resolution, however, the lawsuit could continue into 2026, keeping uncertainty around the token’s future performance.

Morgan attributes the token’s underperformance to the prolonged SEC case, which has affected the token’s reputation and market appeal. While skeptics see the performance as a sign of limited growth potential, Morgan views it as a direct result of ongoing legal challenges.

Despite these difficulties, the asset’s large market cap and trading volume highlight its relevance, as the case’s outcome likely plays a major role in its future.

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