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Story: XRP Falls Below $2.25 as SEC Stays Silent—Bitcoin Dips After $8.6B Whale Movement

By Evie Vavasseur

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SEC Silence Pushes XRP Down as Appeal Decision Delayed. Investors expected the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to officially drop its appeal…

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Former SEC Official Criticizes Agency’s Crypto Stance. The delay has triggered sharp criticism from former SEC enforcement official John Reed Stark, who…

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XRP Price Outlook: Key Levels to Watch. XRP's next move depends on whether the SEC confirms its withdrawal from the case and whether there…

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Bitcoin Dips as Dormant Wallets Move $8.6 Billion. While XRP is battling regulatory uncertainty, Bitcoin (BTC) saw its own moment of tension.

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Bitcoin ETF Inflows Still Support Bullish Outlook. Despite the whale activity, Bitcoin remains supported by strong ETF inflows.

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BTC Price Outlook: $100K or $112K Next?. The next direction for Bitcoin depends on upcoming events:

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Conclusion: XRP and BTC Face Uncertainty, But ETF Momentum Offers Hope. Both XRP and Bitcoin face important tests in the coming days.

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The crypto market saw fresh uncertainty this week as XRP fell below $2.25, weighed down by ongoing legal silence from the U.S. SEC.

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Investors expected the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to officially drop its appeal against Ripple after the firm withdrew its own cross-appeal on June 27.

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As a result, XRP slid to $2.2219 on July 4, a 1.65% decline, reversing gains from the previous day. The token remains far from its 2025 high of $3.

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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse addressed the issue, saying:

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“We’re closing this chapter once and for all, and focusing on what’s most important – building the Internet of Value.”

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The SEC’s next closed meeting is scheduled for July 10, which may finally bring clarity on whether the regulator will abandon its appeal.

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The delay has triggered sharp criticism from former SEC enforcement official John Reed Stark, who questioned how the agency can protect investors in crypto when it claims digital…

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“The SEC cannot protect coin investors or any digital asset holders because it has declared these assets are not securities.”

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