What To Expect From The Market This Year After Ripple’s “Win” In The XRP Lawsuit Against The SEC
As analysts reflect on major elements that may influence the expansion of web3 over the upcoming 12 months, the new year has brought fresh market guesses and insights.
Ripple’s “Win” In XRP Lawsuit Against SEC Proves Pivotal — What To Expect From The Market This Year
The market’s bearish tendency is the main topic analysts have focused on. Is the end near? The previous year was chaotic, with numerous high-profile assets losing up to 60% of their value and no clear path to recovery. The market leader, Bitcoin, fell more than 55% last year and is currently trading at around $17,000.
The good news is that inflation is declining and that stocks and other assets will recover; therefore, the bear market may soon be finished.
The SEC v. Ripple (XRP) case has been pending for the past two years, and if successful, it would set a precedent for both the SEC and Ripple. For the SEC, a ruling identifying XRP as a security would significantly impact how the nation regulates digital assets.
Some analysts think that the case would have a wider impact if authorities target centralized exchanges like Binance US, Coinbase, and Kraken. According to Lewis Cohen, a lawyer specializing in web3 and digital assets, the SEC intends to use its victories against XRP fully.
If Ripple prevails, regulators won’t make a harsh effort to classify digital assets as securities. In particular, it will signal a watershed moment for the XRP Army, which feels that the SEC is preventing the widespread adoption of its favorite asset.
Vitalik Buterin reaffirmed his commitment to continue driving the evolution of web3 following Ethereum’s Merge last year, which changed the network to a proof-of-stake paradigm and reduced its energy usage by 99%. In Q1 2023, the blockchain will undergo a Shanghai update to allow Ethereum stakeholder withdrawal.
Since staking on the blockchain began, users have staked over $20 billion worth of ETH, including freshly created ETH, and will be eligible for withdrawal in March. As its nearest rival, Solana, struggles with project migration and technical difficulties, Ethereum is well-positioned to maintain its position as the leader in NFTs and other projects.
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