Pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton, who represents around 75,000 XRP holders as a friend of the court, is keeping the XRP community informed about the SEC vs. Ripple lawsuit. An XRP holder asked attorney John Deaton for his opinion if the SEC wins the case. Deaton stated that if the SEC wins, it would result in a period of status quo for two to five years. However, he believes that Ripple would appeal the decision to the Supreme Court and is likely to win.