The XRP narrative is heating up quickly after Ripple officially confirmed that it is dropping its cross-appeal in the long-running case against the SEC. This move, coupled with the expectation that the regulator will do the same, brings one of the most pivotal legal battles in crypto history to an end — unlocking the path for a spot XRP ETF.

At least such an opinion was recently voiced by one of the most popular artificial intelligence agents, AIXBT.

According to data from the automated analyst, XRP is now the only major token with "full regulatory clarity." The AI expects ETF filings to be submitted as soon as July. This aligns with what market analysts, like ETF Store President Nate Geraci, have been suggesting recently too.

For Geraci, the "closed chapter" clears the way for both a spot ETF and potential involvement from asset giants like BlackRock.

XRP price jumped by around 5% once Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse confirmed the legal resolution, stating that the company was "closing this chapter once and for all."

Timing still matters

However, not everything is blindly optimistic.

While the buzz around ETFs is strong, AIXBT also warns that longs are looking way "too cozy," hinting at possible overexposure from traders rushing in early. This could lead to short-term volatility — even though the long-term outlook is clearer than ever. Still the timing reigns in the crypto market.

For now, the clock is ticking toward July, and attention is focused on whether ETF filings will actually materialize. If they do, and if the BlackRock rumors become more than mere speculation, XRP could go from being a regulatory underdog to a Wall Street darling in a matter of weeks.