Ripple Prime expands, but XRP demand is not guaranteed
- —Ripple bought Hidden Road for $1.25 billion, with the deal closed in October 2025
- —Hidden Road served 300+ institutional clients with $3 trillion in annual turnover
- —XRP rose from $1.10 in August to $1.44 in early September, then pulled back to $1.35-1.37
- —Large wallets accumulated 642 million XRP during the rally from $1.00 to $1.70
Why it matters: Ripple's expansion beyond XRP reduces the token's direct dependence on the company's business, while the market awaits a September 15 vote on the Clarity Act.
Source: Digital Today