Ripple released its latest report on XRP markets, reaffirming its commitment to transparency, although it announced that it would stop publishing it in its current format starting in the second quarter of 2025. The company explained that despite its intentions, the report has been used against it, particularly by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Nevertheless, Ripple confirmed that it will continue to share relevant information through its official channels and will keep information regarding its XRP holdings public.
The report highlighted the growing institutional interest in XRP, as Franklin Templeton submitted an S-1 filing, CME announced XRP futures contracts, and Brazil approved an XRP exchange-traded fund. In terms of market performance, XRP showed strength in the first quarter of 2025, with a significant increase in February, outperforming other major cryptocurrencies. Financial products based on XRP also saw notable growth in inflows.
The main point was the resolution of the legal case between Ripple and the Securities and Exchange Commission, as the SEC withdrew its appeal and agreed to reduce the fine imposed on Ripple. Additionally, the new U.S. administration pushed for measures to improve regulatory clarity in the cryptocurrency sector, which Ripple considers a positive shift in the regulatory tone.#ETHCrossed2500 #StrategyTrade $XRP
Finally, Ripple announced its acquisition of Hidden Road, a multi-asset brokerage firm, for $1.25 billion. This acquisition aims to enhance institutional usage of XRP, as Hidden Road will start using RLUSD as collateral, and over time, it will leverage XRP technology to improve its operations. Ripple views this acquisition as an important milestone in the adoption of blockchain infrastructure at an institutional level.
