The SEC has said it won't back off its Ripple lawsuit appeal until outgoing SEC Chair Gary Gensler leaves the agency on Monday.

Near-term trends remain hinged on the SEC’s appeal strategy. If the agency pauses or withdraws its appeal in the Ripple case, XRP could break above its all-time high of $3.5505. Conversely, XRP could drop below $2.5 if the SEC pursues its appeal, challenging the Programmatic Sales ruling.

Uyeda will serve as the interim head of Wall Street’s top cop while Trump’s pick for permanent chair, Paul Atkins, waits to be confirmed by the Senate.