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- RLUSD’s near-perfect USD peg drives institutional trust.
- Integration with ETFs and DeFi expands Ripple’s ecosystem.
- Regulatory compliance and risk features attract enterprise adoption.
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Ripple’s dollar-pegged stablecoin, RLUSD, is rapidly reshaping the crypto landscape. Since its launch in 2016, the stablecoin has built a market cap of $789 million, ranking #90 on CoinMarketCap, and its near-perfect USD peg—just a 0.01% variance—has made it a favorite among banks and financial firms. Experts say this reliability is critical for high-value settlements, cementing RLUSD as a preferred tool for enterprise Ripple transactions.
Institutional Confidence Drives Adoption
Max Avery, a crypto analyst, highlights that institutions increasingly rely on RLUSD for internal Ripple-powered operations. Bybit’s recent listing caused XRP open interest to surge to $1 billion in hours, reflecting both retail and institutional confidence. With such traction, RLUSD is strengthening its role as the backbone for XRP Ledger adoption and enterprise-level transactions.
RLUSD is changing everything for the XRP Ledger. What started as Ripple's answer to stablecoin independence has become the rocket fuel for institutional adoption. Here's what the XRPL + RLUSD is doing to transform global finance.
— Max Avery (@realMaxAvery) September 27, 2025
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Expanding Beyond a Standard Stablecoin
RLUSD’s functionality has grown far beyond a typical stablecoin. Ripple partnered with Securitize to integrate RLUSD as the redemption layer for tokenized funds like BlackRock’s BUIDL and VanEck’s VBILL. This step potentially channels trillions of dollars through Ripple’s rails. Additionally, RLUSD underpins Ripple’s On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) payments, enabling direct USD transfers across borders. Features like clawback ability help institutions mitigate risk, while NYDFS compliance ensures regulatory trust.
Also Read: Bybit Lists RLUSD: Ripple’s USD-Backed Stablecoin Bridges TradFi and DeFi
Driving DeFi and ETF Growth
RLUSD is also pushing the XRP Ledger toward DeFi prominence. With an Ethereum-compatible sidechain, developers can combine XRPL’s high speed and low costs with RLUSD’s institutional-grade stability. Meanwhile, XRP-associated ETFs are attracting significant investment, aided by companies such as Hidden Road, which leverage RLUSD for smooth on- and off-ramps. This dual approach positions RLUSD as a critical link in Ripple’s vision of a comprehensive financial stack, from payments to lending and banking services.
Ripple’s RLUSD is no longer just a stablecoin—it’s an institutional-grade financial tool, DeFi enabler, and potential cornerstone of a blockchain-powered global finance system. With growing adoption across enterprises, ETFs, and DeFi applications, RLUSD is set to remain central to XRP Ledger’s expansion.
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Disclaimer: The information in this article is for general purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. The author’s views are personal and may not reflect the views of Chain Affairs. Before making any investment decisions, you should always conduct your own research. Chain Affairs is not responsible for any financial losses.
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