Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Powers 24/7 Cross-Margin Trading at Hidden Road
Ripple has taken a major leap into institutional finance by integrating its stablecoin RLUSD with prime brokerage Hidden Road, enabling 24/7 cross-margin trading. RLUSD, backed by the U.S. dollar, will now serve as universal collateral across crypto, FX, equities, and commodities — a first in the industry.
This development comes shortly after Ripple’s $1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road. At a press event in Singapore, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse highlighted RLUSD’s role in offering year-round capital efficiency with no downtime, simplifying risk management for global institutions.
In a strategic move, Hidden Road will also adopt the XRP Ledger for post-trade settlements. This upgrade will enhance transaction speed, reduce costs, and reinforce the broker’s $3 trillion annual trading infrastructure. The XRP Ledger’s scalability will also boost Hidden Road’s credit network that bridges traditional and digital markets.
As RLUSD remains regulated and institution-friendly, its adoption reflects growing demand for compliant stablecoins in professional trading environments.
The announcement comes just ahead of a pivotal U.S. Senate Banking Committee hearing on July 9, where Ripple’s CEO is expected to testify. The hearing may offer legal clarity on whether tokens like XRP are securities or commodities — potentially reshaping U.S. crypto regulation.
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