XRP Poised to Surge as Ripple’s Prime Agreement Accelerates Adoption

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6 days ago

Acquisition and Rebranding

Ripple finalized the purchase of Hidden Road, a fast‑growing non‑bank prime broker, and renamed it Ripple Prime. This makes Ripple the first crypto firm to own a global, multi‑asset prime brokerage platform. The move aims to unleash XRP and the XRP Ledger for institutional finance. Hidden Road’s existing client base now feeds directly into Ripple’s ecosystem.

Expanded Institutional Services

Ripple Prime offers hedge funds, asset managers and trading firms integrated clearing, prime brokerage and financing across FX, digital assets, derivatives, swaps and fixed income. Its broad market reach strengthens Ripple’s position in institutional crypto adoption. Since the announcement, the business has tripled in size, reflecting rising demand for compliant digital‑asset infrastructure. Ripple plans to scale these services for both new and existing customers.

RLUSD Adoption and Growth

The stablecoin RLUSD is already used as collateral in several prime brokerage products and is gaining preference among derivatives clients. Ripple Prime will accelerate its use as institutional demand grows. The integration of RLUSD supports liquidity and risk management for traders. This momentum is expected to continue as more firms adopt on‑chain solutions.

XRPL Integration and Outlook

Ripple Prime is moving post‑trade clearing onto the XRP Ledger, showcasing its speed, scalability and institutional‑grade performance. This on‑chain shift turns XRP from a speculative token into a utility for settlement and clearing. The adoption of XRPL for high‑volume operations could reshape its global impact. Ripple’s strategy aims to create seamless access across FX, digital assets and more.