XRP enthusiasts are buzzing with optimism as community influencer Chad Steingraber suggests that a significant price rally for the token could be on the horizon. His insights come in light of an expected key regulatory shift in the cryptocurrency landscape. In a recent update on social media platform X, Steingraber referenced the well-known notion of “price before law,” which has long been a theme among XRP supporters.
This principle posits that XRP often experiences price surges in anticipation of regulatory or legal clarity, rather than responding to such news once it is officially announced. Steingraber noted that the token has historically shown robust gains leading up to significant regulatory milestones, and he believes the market is already gearing up for another upward movement as lawmakers continue their work on new regulations.
The current focus is on the CLARITY Act (H.R. 3633), which aims to establish a clear framework for digital asset regulations in the United States. After the bill was passed in July, it moved to the Senate and is currently under review by the Senate Banking Committee. Recently, David Sacks, the White House”s AI and Crypto Czar, confirmed that a markup for the CLARITY Act is scheduled for January 2026. While this markup is a crucial phase in the legislative process, final passage in the Senate could take several additional months.
Should the bill be enacted, it would provide much-needed regulatory clarity for various crypto assets, potentially alleviating the uncertainties that have plagued the market for years. Steingraber argues that the growing anticipation surrounding the bill could be fueling XRP“s current price movements, as its historical patterns suggest the token often anticipates positive regulatory outcomes ahead of official announcements.
In the past, XRP has shown remarkable price increases during pivotal moments of its prolonged legal battles with the U.S. SEC. For instance, in 2025, optimism surrounding a possible settlement with the SEC propelled XRP above $3 for the first time since 2018, culminating in a peak of $3.65 in July 2025, just weeks before the resolution of the Ripple case. This behavior has reinforced the belief among supporters that XRP tends to “front-run” regulatory clarity by adjusting its price based on anticipated positive developments.
With the CLARITY Act nearing its final stages, Steingraber”s analysis indicates that another substantial rally for XRP might be imminent, as stakeholders in the cryptocurrency market continue to watch closely.
