Ripple ended Q1 2025 on a triumphant note, marking a pivotal shift in both its regulatory standing and institutional strategy. CEO Brad Garlinghouse dubbed the quarter “incredible,” as the company shared its final XRP Markets Report, underscoring historic achievements and signaling a new phase of transparency and growth.
The start of 2025 saw major momentum for Ripple, XRP, and the broader crypto industry.
— Ripple (@Ripple) May 5, 2025
The Q1 2025 XRP Markets Report is here: https://t.co/CWpeEQW6XT
Highlights include:
⚖️SEC and Ripple reached an agreement to end the lawsuit
🔗Hidden Road acquired for $1.25B to scale XRPL…
SEC Ends Legal Battle as Ripple Turns the Page
After years of legal friction, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) formally withdrew its appeal against Ripple, effectively ending the agency’s pursuit of XRP as an unregistered security. In a mutual agreement, Ripple dropped its cross-appeal, and the SEC slashed its penalty demand from $125 million to $50 million. More significantly, the regulatory body agreed to request the removal of the injunction that barred XRP sales to institutional investors—a move expected to unlock new avenues for Ripple’s enterprise adoption.
Ripple Acquires Hidden Road to Accelerate Institutional XRP Use
In a bold strategic step, Ripple completed its $1.25 billion acquisition of prime brokerage platform Hidden Road. This move is designed to expand the reach of the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and support the rollout of Ripple’s upcoming stablecoin, RLUSD. Garlinghouse emphasized the acquisition as central to Ripple’s broader product suite and its deepening ties with institutional players.
Also Read: Ripple Confirms End to SEC Lawsuit in Q1 2025 Report—What It Means for XRP’s Future
Institutional Appetite for XRP Grows Amid Global ETF Launches
XRP saw a remarkable 50% price increase in early February, outperforming both Bitcoin and Ethereum. Institutional inflows into XRP-related investment products totaled $37.7 million in Q1 alone, bringing the year-to-date figure to $214 million—nearing the scale of Ethereum-based funds. New financial products such as Franklin Templeton’s spot XRP ETF and Teucrium’s leveraged fund signal rising investor confidence, while XRP’s impending futures launch on the CME and ETF approval in Brazil underscore its global traction.
As Ripple sunsets its traditional XRP Markets Report—citing its misuse in legal proceedings—the company promises continued transparency via its website and social media. With regulatory tailwinds, strategic acquisitions, and swelling institutional demand, Ripple’s Q1 performance not only closes a chapter but sets the tone for a more expansive future.
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