The ongoing legal tussle between SEC and Ripple increased XRP's price volatility. A sharp drop below the $0.55 level was noted.

Escalation in Legal Battle

The legal battle between SEC and Ripple continues to pressurize the market. XRP dropped below the $0.55 mark, reaching a low of $0.5222 on October 3. Investors are worried that the SEC's appeal could drive XRP's price below $0.50.

Market Reaction

Recent trading showed XRP under pressure, lagging behind the broader crypto market. Notably, the crypto market fell by 0.15% while Ripple lost 3.08%.

Key Aspects of SEC's Appeal

The SEC's Notice of Appeal filed on October 2 indicates their intent to challenge certain aspects of the recent rulings in the SEC v Ripple case. The SEC is especially focused on two major issues: the court's decision denying their request for a $1.1 billion disgorgement represents a significant setback. Additionally, the ruling on programmatic sales of XRP, where the court found that these sales did not meet the...

The SEC's appeal adds uncertainty to the legal situation, potentially affecting XRP's future price dynamics.