No XRP Price Surge Expected After Ripple's Major Brokerage Deal

Ripple's recent acquisition of prime brokerage firm Hidden Road may be a headline-making move, but according to one researcher, it's unlikely to do much for XRP's price.

Recent rumors concerning a potential rally in XRP following Ripple’s acquisition of prime brokerage firm Hidden Road are largely unfounded, according to one researcher.

Despite its role as the native token of the XRP Ledger, XRP is reportedly not central to the mechanics of Ripple’s liquidity infrastructure.

This lack of centrality may limit the knock-on effects of the deal on the cryptocurrency’s price, rendering speculation around it reaching $9 as a result of the partnership misplaced, a crypto analyst went by the handle DarkhorseDNME4 said.

He argues that the asset won’t see any meaningful upward movement as a result of Ripple’s new partnership, especially since XRP isn’t deeply embedded in the systems that would power on-demand liquidity or bridge Ripple’s upcoming RLUSD stablecoin.

People really think XRP is going to surge to $9 because of the Hidden Road acquisition?

Let's break down why that's unlikely.

Firstly, XRP isn't integral to the core systems that would drive new demand.

For instance, rumour has it that Ripple's on-demand liquidity operates by…

Highlighting this lack of centrality further, the analyst broke down why Ripple’s operational model doesn’t translate to new demand for XRP. The company’s on-demand liquidity system is designed to balance itself out—meaning any tokens sent into the system are offset by equivalent amounts being withdrawn. In other words, there’s no lasting net demand for XRP created.

As for the scenario of stablecoin transfers, that one looks even more limited. If Ripple uses an XRPL-based RLUSD instead of an Ethereum version, XRP may be required only for minimal fees and gas—not actual liquidity.

While a minor boost might come from increased token burning or renewed enthusiasm driven by hype, the analyst says these effects are unlikely to create lasting momentum for XRP’s price.