The world’s most valuable companies rarely dominate because of one successful product. They rise by controlling the infrastructure that powers entire industries. Apple built more than the iPhone; it created an ecosystem that generates revenue from every transaction inside it. Meta followed the same path by acquiring platforms that shaped global communication. Now, some crypto analysts believe Ripple is pursuing a similar strategy—this time for the movement of money itself. Crypto commentator Bullrunners recently shared that view in a widely discussed video on X, arguing that Ripple could eventually become more valuable than Google and that XRP could become more expensive than diamonds. His argument focuses on Ripple’s aggressive expansion beyond payments and into the deeper financial rails that institutions rely on every day. Hidden Road Signals a Major Strategic Shift Bullrunners pointed to Ripple’s $1.25 billion acquisition of prime broker Hidden Road as the clearest proof of that strategy. Ripple announced the deal in April 2025, describing it as one of the largest acquisitions in digital asset history. Ripple Will Be More Valuable Than Google. And #XRP Will Be More Expensive Than Diamonds? pic.twitter.com/P9u6zgXtBt — BULLRUNNERS (@BullrunnersHQ) April 25, 2026 Hidden Road clears nearly $3 trillion annually across multiple markets and serves more than 300 institutional customers worldwide. The acquisition makes Ripple the first crypto-native company to own and operate a global multi-asset prime brokerage platform. This gives Ripple direct exposure to institutional trading infrastructure across foreign exchange, digital assets, fixed income, derivatives, and swaps. Ripple also confirmed that Hidden Road would migrate post-trade activity to the XRP Ledger, strengthening XRPL’s role in institutional finance. Ripple Is Building the Financial Infrastructure Layer Bullrunners compared Ripple’s strategy to Apple’s App Store model, where the real value comes from owning the rails rather than just offering a product. In his view, Hidden Road represents access—the institutional gateway into the system. He also highlighted Ripple’s broader expansion into settlement and treasury services through enterprise solutions connected to RLUSD, Ripple’s U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin launched in December 2024. Ripple has stated that RLUSD will support efficient cross-margining between digital assets and traditional financial markets through Hidden Road’s brokerage network. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 This move places Ripple deeper inside the financial plumbing of global markets. Instead of serving only cross-border payments , the company is positioning itself as a full-stack provider of liquidity, settlement, and treasury infrastructure for institutions. Can XRP Really Reach That Level? The idea that XRP could become more expensive than diamonds remains a bold and highly speculative claim. No current valuation model supports that comparison directly. However, the broader argument reflects growing belief that XRP’s future value depends more on institutional adoption than retail speculation. If Ripple successfully integrates XRPL and RLUSD into prime brokerage, treasury management, and institutional settlement flows, XRP could gain stronger relevance as a utility-driven asset. Whether Ripple becomes more valuable than Google remains uncertain. But its strategy shows clear intent. The company no longer aims to compete at the edges of finance—it wants to help control the foundation beneath it. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Ripple Will Be More Valuable Than Google: Analyst Makes Bold XRP Prediction appeared first on Times Tabloid .
