Crypto: How the XRP Army Became Ripple’s Secret Weapon Against the SEC

When the SEC sued Ripple in December 2020, the impact on the crypto market was immediate. XRP dropped, investor confidence wavered, and the asset’s regulatory future seemed compromised. Yet, from this crisis was born an unprecedented mobilization in the history of cryptocurrencies: the XRP Army, a united community that managed to make an impact in the battle.

From the initial shock to mobilization: the birth of the XRP Army

The announcement of the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple caused a seismic shock in the crypto ecosystem. The institution accused the company and its leaders, Bradley Garlinghouse and Christian Larsen, of illegally selling XRP as an unregistered security. However, in 2024, Judge Analisa Torres clarified that sales to the public did not constitute securities, but institutional sales fall under securities law.

But 4 years earlier before this fateful date, a tense climate pushed Brad Garlinghouse to declare that Ripple was “on the right side of history“. This phrase served as a catalyst, uniting thousands of crypto investors around a common cause. Social networks, especially Twitter and Telegram, became the rallying ground for this digital army, ready to defend XRP at all costs.

A community force that weighed in the legal battle against the SEC

Very quickly, the XRP Army moved from simple online discussions to coordinated actions. Lawyer John Deaton orchestrated the mobilization of over 75,000 XRP holders, submitting testimonies and petitions to support Ripple. Media campaigns and political pressure helped keep the case in the spotlight.

The call is simple: stop the SEC’s baseless appeal in the final judgment of the Ripple vs SEC case. We must protect the interests of all digital currency followers worldwide.

Excerpt from the petition launched by the XRP Army community on Change.org, titled “Stop the SEC’s Unnecessary and Frivolous Appeal in the Ripple v. SEC Case“.

This mobilization shaped public perception of the case, positioning Ripple as a symbol of resistance against a crypto regulator deemed excessive. Today the XRP Army celebrates being on the right side of history, reminding everyone that its strength was a significant strategic asset, indirectly influencing the climate around the case.

After the end of the dispute, the XRP Army dreams big to propel XRP globally

On August 7, 2025, the SEC and Ripple withdrew their appeals before the Second Circuit Court, sealing the June agreement that included a $125 million fine. This conclusion marks the end of a five-year uncertainty. For the XRP Army, it is not just about turning the page but preparing the next one.

Especially since with institutional adoption, international expansion, and innovations like the RLUSD stablecoin, Ripple and its crypto community intend to play a major role in transforming cross-border payments. A mix that could propel XRP to $15 according to Ryan Lee, chief analyst at Bitget Research:

Institutional adoption, regulatory clarity, and Ripple’s competitive advantage in cross-border payments could drive XRP to $10 to $15 in the long term if it captures a larger share of the global remittance market.

The XRP Army has proven that an organized community can influence a nationwide legal case. Freed from procedural constraints, Ripple can now capitalize on this unique asset: a base of investors and supporters ready to defend and promote XRP on the global crypto stage.