$XRP Ripple’s $1.5 billion acquisition of Hidden Road, a prime brokerage firm handling $3 trillion in annual transaction volume, positions XRP as a potential bridge asset for institutional settlements on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). The launch of Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin in December 2024 enhances XRP’s liquidity and utility, with RLUSD used as collateral in Hidden Road’s products. Posts on X highlight community excitement about RLUSD’s market share ambitions, contributing to XRP’s bullish momentum as altcoin capital rotates toward projects with real-world utility.