Recent rumors suggesting the Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit might last until late 2026 have captured significant public interest and sparked discussions on social media.
Origin of Delay Rumors
The rumors began circulating after a post by a user on X (formerly Twitter) named *Altcoin Bale*, claiming, "BREAKING: SEC v XRP final decision could be delayed until late 2026." This post attracted attention, but many XRP supporters in the comments dismissed it as misleading.
Events Surrounding the Ripple Case
As part of the ongoing case, both Ripple and the SEC recently requested the court to temporarily hold the appeals process. The SEC has been ordered to submit a status update by August 15, 2025, but this does not indicate that a final decision won’t be made until 2026. Ripple also filed a supplemental letter supporting a legal request known as a *Motion for an Indicative Ruling*.
Opinions of Legal Experts
Legal expert Marc Fagel commented that Ripple's latest letter doesn’t add anything new to the situation and seems aimed at reassuring its supporters, as doubts emerged on Crypto Twitter. He added that predicting the judge’s next move is difficult, as this is a unique situation. If the judge denies the motion, Ripple will have to decide whether to continue its appeal or reach a settlement. Another legal expert, Bill Morgan, stated that "if the SEC and Ripple obtain the indicative ruling, the matter should be concluded within the next several weeks."
Currently, there is no official information suggesting that the Ripple vs. SEC case will be delayed until 2026. The next update is anticipated in August 2025, and the final outcome may come sooner.
