Ripple’s $1.25B Hidden Road Deal Could Propel XRP to $5? – Key Levels to Watch!

Ripple’s recent $1.25 billion acquisition of prime broker Hidden Road has sent ripples (pun intended) through both the crypto and traditional finance space. Considered one of the largest transactions in the digital asset sphere, the acquisition makes Ripple the first crypto company to own a multi-asset prime broker. Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings jumped on a Tweet backing the news, emphasizing its relevance, if not its substantiality to Ripple, but also the XRP Ledger, RLUSD, and surrounding ecosystem.

SBI’s Reaction Shows Long-Term Belief in Ripple’s Vision

In a detailed announcement, SBI Holdings confirmed that Ripple used a combination of XRP, cash, and treasury stock to fund the deal. More interestingly, it revealed Ripple’s plans to pour billions into Hidden Road’s core operations, clearing, financing, and brokerage. SBI called Ripple an “important partner,” a nod to their collaboration through SBI Ripple Asia since 2016. Even during Ripple’s long-running battle with the SEC, SBI never wavered in its support. With that legal chapter nearly closed, this acquisition signals that Ripple is gearing up for a major leap forward.

RLUSD’s Real-World Utility and XRPL’s Role Get a Major Boost

What’s especially intriguing is the role of Ripple’s new stablecoin, RLUSD. SBI Holdings confirmed it will be used for cross-margining between crypto and traditional assets, something that could set a new standard for stablecoins in institutional finance. Plus, Hidden Road will start handling post-trade activity on the XRP Ledger, which opens the door for some of its $3 trillion annual clearing volume to flow through XRPL and XRP. All signs point to growing real-world use cases for both assets, and that momentum could soon be reflected in XRP’s price action. Let’s dive into the charts to see how things are shaping up.

XRP Price Action Analysis of April 14th, 2025

The XRP Price on a 5-minute chart reveals a series of clearly defined price movements, beginning with a sideways trading range before a sharp breakout led to a steep upward rally. That rally, however, quickly reversed into a downward sloping channel, with multiple lower highs and lows forming until price action found support around the $2.085 mark, coinciding with the identified support zone. The RSI during this downtrend showed repeated dips into the oversold territory, while the MACD confirmed bearish momentum with a series of death crosses. Once XRP bottomed out near support, it rebounded with renewed bullish energy, forming an ascending channel.

Chart 1, Analyzed by Alokkp0608, published on April 14th, 2025

In the most recent price action, XRP Price attempted another rally but faced resistance near the $2.18 level, clearly marked as a key resistance zone. The RSI has hovered near neutral levels at 43 after failing to hold overbought conditions, suggesting waning bullish pressure. Meanwhile, the MACD showed another golden cross forming, but with limited upward strength so far. The XRP price is now consolidating between $2.10 and $2.15, signaling short-term indecision. If bulls regain momentum, a break above $2.18 could trigger another leg up; otherwise, failure to hold $2.10 may push the price back toward key support level. 

Conclusion: XRP Holds Its Ground as Ripple Aims for Bigger Things

Ripple’s $1.25 billion move to acquire Hidden Road isn’t just another big deal, it’s a clear sign that the company is thinking long-term. Backed by SBI Holdings, this move could bring real utility to both XRP and RLUSD, especially with plans to run a chunk of Hidden Road’s massive $3 trillion flow through the XRP Ledger. It’s a bold bet on the future of crypto in traditional finance. Right now, the XRP price is holding steady between $2.10 and $2.15 as traders weigh what’s next. But with all the pieces Ripple is putting in place, it feels like we’re on the edge of something bigger, both for the company and the coin.