Jake Claver, Managing Director at Digital Ascension Group, has drawn attention to what he describes as a widely underestimated development in blockchain infrastructure: Ripple’s acquisition of Hidden Road . According to Claver, the strategic importance of this move lies not only in the size and sophistication of Hidden Road’s operations but in the institutional transformation it brings to the XRP Ledger (XRPL). Hidden Road processes over $3 trillion in annual clearing volume across a wide spectrum of financial products, including foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, derivatives, and fixed income. This volume translates to over 50 million daily transactions and over $10 billion in value flowing through its systems daily. With Ripple’s acquisition, Claver points out that these flows will now have a direct path to the XRP Ledger. The firm services over 300 institutional clients, including hedge funds, market makers, and quantitative trading firms. These are not companies experimenting with new technology; they are entrenched financial entities whose daily operations influence capital markets globally. According to Claver, these players are now positioned to shift part of their post-trade flows onto XRPL as a core operational mechanism, marking a clear divergence from the blockchain experimentation phase. XRPL Advantages Align with Institutional Priorities Claver highlights that the migration to XRPL is not driven by ideological alignment with blockchain technology but by operational necessities. He outlines three critical drivers: speed, cost, and risk. Traditional financial systems often operate on T+1 or even T+2 settlement times, creating inefficiencies in capital redeployment. In contrast, XRPL can finalize transactions within seconds . This acceleration in capital turnover offers measurable advantages to high-frequency traders and hedge funds competing for marginal gains at large volumes. Transaction costs form a second point of concern. In legacy systems, settlement costs accrue significantly when scaled across millions of transactions. According to Claver, XRPL’s negligible fees present a financial advantage that firms can no longer afford to ignore without falling behind. The third factor is counterparty and market risk, both heightened by delayed settlement. Claver emphasizes XRPL’s near-instant finality as a structural feature that minimizes these risks, thereby simplifying and enhancing risk management practices for institutional players. We are on twitter, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) July 15, 2023 Demand for XRP and RLUSD Set to Rise Claver further explains that every XRPL transaction requires the use of XRP. As Hidden Road begins routing part of its flow through XRPL, this integration is expected to create sustained demand for XRP. Additionally, RLUSD—Ripple’s stablecoin —will be used in trading and financing operations facilitated by Hidden Road. These developments create a scenario in which XRP and RLUSD become embedded within institutional workflows. The value derived from institutional adoption is expected to compound. Claver characterizes the effect as a network acceleration: more institutions connecting to XRPL lead to greater utility, attracting more participants. This feedback loop reinforces the role of XRP and RLUSD within the infrastructure Ripple constructed, which now spans execution, settlement, financing, and custody. An Operational Imperative for Market Participants Claver concludes that the transition is no longer speculative. Ripple has created a complete, integrated infrastructure for institutional finance. Hidden Road’s decision to migrate post-trade operations to XRPL positions Ripple at the center of a new institutional framework for financial transactions. In Claver’s assessment, if even a fraction of Hidden Road’s transaction volume moves onto XRPL, it would represent the largest real-world institutional adoption of blockchain to date. For institutional clients focused on performance, the message is clear: follow the infrastructure that enables faster, cheaper, and less risky operations—or risk falling behind in a competitive and efficiency-driven environment. 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 X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Over $10 Billion Daily, With a Direct Path to XRP Ledger appeared first on Times Tabloid .
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