Ripple’s recent $1.25 billion acquisition of global prime brokerage firm Hidden Road is shaking up long-standing assumptions about XRP’s utility and future valuation. With Ripple CTO David Schwartz revealing the enormous scale of Hidden Road’s operations, analysts and community leaders are beginning to map out just how big this could get for the XRP ecosystem. Ripple Taps Institutional Liquidity with Game-Changing Move The strategic purchase of Hidden Road places Ripple at the center of traditional financial infrastructure. According to Schwartz, Hidden Road facilitates more than $10 billion in daily liquidity — a massive figure by any standard. Yet, despite the volume, most of this trading activity is still cleared through outdated, slow-moving systems, often taking a full day to settle. Schwartz hinted that a portion of this volume could soon transition to Ripple’s blockchain network, the XRP Ledger (XRPL). If implemented, this shift would enable faster and cheaper settlement while introducing a fresh wave of institutional capital into the XRP ecosystem. He described the acquisition as a “turning point” — not only for Ripple as a company but also for XRP’s role in global finance. Influencers Break Down the Numbers Community analyst and influencer Zach Rector didn’t waste time assessing the implications. Expanding on Schwartz’s comments, Rector ran a scenario analysis to demonstrate how different levels of institutional adoption could unlock enormous settlement volumes on XRPL. His estimates were based on three adoption tiers: 10% of Hidden Road’s daily flow: $1 billion a day or approximately $300 billion per year 30% adoption rate: $3 billion daily, close to $1 trillion annually 50% usage: $5 billion daily, adding up to more than $1.5 trillion per year For Rector, these are not just theoretical figures. He believes this level of integration is within reach, especially now that Ripple has direct control over a prime brokerage pipeline serving hundreds of institutional clients. Lets run through the math… I have long talked about how XRP would just need to see a "portion" of these institutional liquidity flows for us to see a signifigant price increase. Now we have it confirmed that Ripple's new aquisition of Hidden Road will be bringing a "portion"… https://t.co/RCUj3t6Cay — Zach Rector (@ZachRector7) April 9, 2025 From Wild Theory to Emerging Reality For years, XRP supporters have spoken of a future where the XRPL plays a central role in settling institutional finance at scale. Many critics dismissed those forecasts as far-fetched — but with tangible infrastructure now in place, the mood is shifting. We are on twitter, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) July 15, 2023 Rector argued that what once sounded like a bold fantasy is now becoming a data-backed possibility. “This is the kind of structural foundation XRP has been waiting for,” he noted. If these flows do begin moving through XRPL, the implications for XRP’s market value could be massive. At a current price of $1.98 and a market capitalization of roughly $115 billion, the token has room to grow, especially if it becomes a staple in multi-trillion-dollar financial pipelines. Supporters now contend that for XRP to effectively manage trillions in settlements, its total valuation must scale up dramatically. Some even suggest that XRP’s price and market cap will need to grow severalfold to support this new level of utility. A Defining Moment for XRP? While the full impact of Ripple’s Hidden Road acquisition is still unfolding, many in the crypto space are treating it as a potential inflection point. With institutional liquidity primed to flow into the XRPL and Ripple preparing the necessary infrastructure, XRP may be approaching a new era — one where it isn’t just a top altcoin, but a backbone for global finance. The pieces are now on the board. All eyes are on how Ripple moves next — and how much of Hidden Road’s massive daily volume will be routed through XRPL in the months to come. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post XRP’s Trillion-Dollar Potential: Expert Predicts Massive Price Surge. Here’s Why appeared first on Times Tabloid .
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