Ripple's Hidden Road Acquisition Fuels Institutional Adoption, but XRP Holders Remain Unrewarded

Ripple's recent acquisition of Hidden Road, a prime brokerage firm, has given the company direct access to traditional clearing infrastructure through the DTCC directory.

This move positions Ripple as the first crypto-native company with such access, allowing it to settle transactions alongside major broker-dealers in the existing financial system.

However, XRP holders do not directly benefit from this revenue, which flows through the corporate entity. The token remains over 40% below its recent highs despite significant institutional adoption.

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