OMG! HE SAID WHAT?! (URGENT WARNING FROM RIPPLE CEO!) – xrp price prediction​

This video provides several updates on Ripple, XRP price prediction​ , and the broader crypto market, including discussions on institutional adoption, new partnerships, and regulatory developments.

Here’s a breakdown of the key highlights:

• Brad Garlinghouse on Hidden Road: Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse explains that Hidden Road, a company Ripple recently acquired, acts as a prime broker. It provides a “one-stop shop” for various asset managers, including hedge funds and market makers, to trade and clear digital assets, derivatives, and swaps. He emphasizes that Hidden Road’s strong balance sheet is attracting more institutions to the digital asset space.
• Ripple’s Acquisition of Hidden Road: In April 2025, Ripple acquired Hidden Road for $1.25 billion in cash. This acquisition is significant because it bridges traditional and digital finance, giving Ripple the infrastructure to service institutional clients across both markets. It also addresses a gap in the US market for OTC crypto swaps and prime brokerage options, unlocking previously unavailable products. The deal is expected to integrate Ripple’s stablecoin (RLUSD) and the XRP ledger into prime broker operations, aiming for faster settlements and better liquidity.
• AI Coming to the XRP Ledger: Paul Baron discusses the likelihood of integrating XRP and Solana into the AIO ecosystem. He expresses a desire to see AIO on Solana and within the Ripple ecosystem, noting that AIO already has the largest pool for Euro USD. This integration could significantly boost exposure for Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin.
• Tukrium’s Stance on XRP ETFs: A representative from Tukrium explains their strong support for an XRP ETF, highlighting their understanding of XRP, the Ripple team, and the financial and banking systems. They emphasize XRP’s potential to speed up the financial system by moving towards T+0 (instant) settlement, potentially replacing the Swift system for wire transfers.
• BlackRock’s Tokenized Real-World Assets & Ripple’s Integration: Crypto Erie points out that BlackRock’s build, powered by Wormhole via Securitize, reached $1 billion in multi-chain under management. Ripple announced Wormhole integration, which is seen as a move to enable RLUSD to challenge incumbent stablecoins like Circle and build deep liquidity across various chains.
• XRP ETF Updates and Deadlines: The video notes that on July 25, 2025, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was scheduled to announce decisions on Rex Osprey XRP ETF and potentially provide updates on other pending XRP ETF applications.
  • Recent Launches: In July 2025, ProShares Ultra XRP ETF (a leveraged futures ETF) launched after SEC approval, and other ProShares XRP ETFs went live. Volatility Shares XRP ETF leverage also went live on NASDAQ.
  • Spot ETFs: The speaker emphasizes that while leveraged futures ETFs are launching, spot XRP ETFs are needed to significantly impact prices and drive institutional demand, similar to what was seen with Bitcoin ETFs.
  • August 2025 Deadlines: The third decision deadline for some spot XRP ETF proposals is scheduled for August 2025, where the SEC could approve, delay, or deny applications. A status update in the Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit regarding institutional sales is also expected around August 15th.
• Market Outlook: The speaker predicts that spot ETF products might not be approved until the Ripple vs. SEC case is settled. However, they express optimism for a strong bull market towards the end of the year, driven by momentum in US crypto regulation, though full implementation of stablecoin and cryptocurrency regulation is expected to take time (18 months from the signing of the Genius Act).

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