Is Ripple Rebuilding Wall Street With Hidden Road?
2025-10-28 • Ian Irizarry
TL;DR
Teucrium’s CEO Sal Gilbertie argues that Ripple is building a “new Wall Street” with its acquisition of Hidden Road — now Ripple Prime — combining prime brokerage, clearing, and trading infrastructure under one roof. Meanwhile XRP appears to be launching into a powerful 5th Elliott Wave as price holds key support near $2.45 and eyes a breakout toward $2.70–$3.00.
If your company is seeking funding, this shift gives you strong signals to align with Ripple’s institutional rails.
Why Ripple Prime (Hidden Road) Moment Matters for Fundraising
Ripple’s $1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road isn’t just M&A fluff. It’s a strategic leap. Hidden Road cleans, clears, and serves over 300 institutional clients, handling $3 trillion+ annually across FX, derivatives, fixed income, and digital assets. Crypto firm Ripple to buy prime broker Hidden Road for $1.25 billion
Called Ripple Prime, the combined entity promises a single platform for prime brokerage, clearing, and post-trade execution. That’s a huge upgrade over piecemeal financial infrastructure. Ripple closes Hidden Road acquisition
For companies raising capital this spells opportunity: better liquidity, more speed, lower friction entering capital markets — especially if you deal in tokenized assets or digital infrastructure. Ripple Prime can plug you in to institutional finance like never before.
Teucrium’s CEO: “Building a New Wall Street”
Sal Gilbertie of Teucrium is loud about it. His view: Ripple isn’t just tinkering on the edges. It’s constructing something radically new: financial infrastructure that settles fast, spans asset classes, and bridges DeFi and trad-fi. Teucrium CEO says Ripple and Hidden Road are rewriting Wall Street, XRP enters Elliott Wave 5
He’s contrasted XRP not with Bitcoin speculators. He sees XRP as a liquidity asset, settlement layer, institutional tool — a bridge. When Ripple Prime integrates with RLUSD and the XRP Ledger, Gilbertie believes we move toward instant settlements, tokenized assets, and really fast money movement. CNBC – Crypto firm Ripple to buy prime broker Hidden Road for $1.25 billion
If you’re a startup or enterprise eyeing funding, alignment with this narrative is powerful. Investors want companies riding infrastructure shifts — not trailing them.
XRP’s Technical Picture: In Wave 5, Momentum Accelerating
While Ripple backs infrastructure, market charts suggest XRP’s gearing up for a serious move. Analysts are pointing to patterns consistent with the 5th Elliott Wave — the phase where bull momentum often accelerates hard. Teucrium CEO says Ripple and Hidden Road are rewriting Wall Street, XRP enters Elliott Wave 5
Key support is forming near $2.45–$2.50. A breakout above $2.70 could trigger a fresh run toward all-new highs. Resistance zones between $2.80–$3.00 are in focus. Teucrium CEO says Ripple and Hidden Road are rewriting Wall Street, XRP enters Elliott Wave 5
Volume is backing this up. Believe it or not, trading volume across XRP-based ETFs and institutional products are rising sharply — suggesting money is flowing in with intent. XRP ETF demand could top $8 billion
What Companies Seeking Funding Should Do Now
If you're raising capital, here’s what you can take from this shift.
Be infrastructure-aligned.
Highlight how your product or service integrates with institutional settlement, tokenization, or fast liquidity rails like those Ripple is building.Use XRP or RLUSD intelligently.
If digital assets play any role in your operations — treasury, payments, collateral — showing you’re XRPL- and RLUSD-ready can be a differentiator.Time your funding ask with momentum.
With rising technical momentum and institutional enthusiasm, now could be an ideal window to present your story. Investors often pay more at inflection points.Show regulatory awareness and compliance.
Ripple’s parent companies are building with custody, risk controls, and licensed services in mind. If you’ve built in similarly, double down on clarity.
Real Examples of Ripples Impact
Ripple Prime’s business volume has tripled since the acquisition announcement — showing this isn’t just hollow expansion. Ripple closes Hidden Road acquisition
Teucrium’s leveraged XRP ETF drew millions in AUM within just weeks. Such traction tells us institutions aren't just watching — they’re jumping in. XRP ETF demand could top $8 billion
FAQ: Common Questions Companies Ask
Q: Is XRP really entering Elliott Wave 5, or is that speculative?
A: Technical analysts point to completed corrective waves and strong support zones. While Elliott Wave interpretations vary, current structure — especially support at $2.45–$2.50 and price action toward $2.70–$3.00 — fits a 5th-wave build. Teucrium CEO says Ripple and Hidden Road are rewriting Wall Street, XRP enters Elliott Wave 5
Q: How fast will Ripple Prime start to affect liquidity and funding ecosystems?
A: Ripple closed the Hidden Road deal as of October 24, 2025, renaming it Ripple Prime. They’ve already tripled business since announcement. Infrastructure is largely in place. What remains is scaling and adoption. Ripple closes Hidden Road acquisition
Q: What risks are there looking ahead?
A: Key risks include regulatory shifts (SEC or global crypto rules), failure of XRP or RLUSD to gain widespread regulated use, technical breakdown below support (e.g. falling under $2.45–$2.40). Also, macroeconomic stress or crypto-specific headwinds could derail momentum.
For companies seeking funding: you want to ride the wave, not get washed by it. Embrace narratives and models that connect with Ripple Prime, XRP’s utility, and this institutional pivot — then craft your pitch accordingly. If you’d like help shaping your pitch deck or financial model with this angle, I’m ready when you are.