Why is the Ripple (XRP) Price Up Today?

XRP on the Run

Ripple’s XRP is the best-performing top 20 cryptocurrency today (November 29). Its price jumped to almost $1.63, a level last observed in the spring of 2021. Currently, it trades at around $1.61 (per CoinGecko’s data), representing a 10% daily increase and a staggering 200% pump in the past month.

One factor potentially contributing to its rally is the recent development surrounding Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD. Earlier this week, X user Vet claimed that almost all tokens have been burned, sparking rumors that the product’s launch is incoming. However, Monica Long (Ripple’s president) recently said that RLUSD will see the light of day once it receives regulatory approval from the NYDFS.

Another element could be the increased speculation that the legal battle between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) might be drawing to an end. Several days ago, the regulator’s Chairman, Gary Gensler, announced he will step down in January next year. He is known for his anti-crypto stance, and unsurprisingly, the XRP army cheered the news of his upcoming departure.

The community now expects a pro-crypto leader and a favorable outcome to the lawsuit that has been ongoing for almost four years.