- Ripple’s quiet acquisition of Hidden Road connects XRP to a $11T clearinghouse, signaling major institutional adoption potential.
- If just 1% of that volume flows through XRPL, analysts say XRP could soar to $10–$20 by 2030.
XRP is trading steadily around $2.45, but don’t let the calm fool you—beneath the surface, seismic shifts are underway that could propel the cryptocurrency into its next explosive phase. At the heart of this momentum is Ripple’s under-the-radar acquisition of Hidden Road, a prime brokerage tied to the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC), which clears an eye-watering $11 trillion in transactions daily.
Ripple’s Hidden Road to $20?
While Ripple hasn’t made much noise about it, the acquisition links XRP to one of the most powerful financial infrastructures in the world. If even a sliver—say, 1%—of FICC’s volume flows through the XRP Ledger (XRPL), the implications could be enormous. That kind of institutional adoption could boost XRP’s liquidity, utility, and most importantly, price.
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Unlike most altcoins chasing hype cycles, XRP now has a real shot at becoming a backbone of institutional finance. Ripple’s new stablecoin, RLUSD, will handle fiat settlements on XRPL. But XRP isn’t being left behind—on the contrary, it powers the network by covering transaction fees. Crucially, these fees are burned, gradually decreasing XRP’s supply even as demand potentially increases.
Supply Burn, Demand Boom
This model creates a compelling economic loop: RLUSD encourages institutional use, institutions use XRPL, and every transaction slightly reduces the XRP supply. Over time, this could lead to a significant supply squeeze—especially if adoption grows at scale.
The Road to $10–$20 by 2030
Analysts believe that if network effects kick in and XRP captures even a modest share of institutional flows, the price could climb to $10–$20 by 2030. For context, Bitcoin’s recent rally—fueled by ETF access and institutional buying—pushed it past $100K. , with its massive circulating supply of 58 billion, has a longer road, but the destination may be just as dramatic.
Still, regulatory clarity and broader market dynamics will play critical roles. But if Ripple’s stealthy moves continue to build momentum, XRP might just be the dark horse of the next crypto bull run.
