{"id":2045,"date":"2026-04-02T16:03:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T16:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.coinsignals.net\/?p=2045"},"modified":"2026-04-02T16:03:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T16:03:23","slug":"wall-street-signals-confidence-in-ripple-as-bbb-rating-highlights-financial-strength","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.coinsignals.net\/index.php\/2026\/04\/02\/wall-street-signals-confidence-in-ripple-as-bbb-rating-highlights-financial-strength\/","title":{"rendered":"Wall Street Signals Confidence in Ripple as BBB Rating Highlights Financial Strength"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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KBRA has assigned a BBB issuer rating to Ripple Prime, previously known as Hidden Road. This rating represents a significant milestone for the company behind XRP and RLUSD, strengthening its credibility within traditional financial markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The announcement follows recent comments from Brad Garlinghouse, who highlighted the strong progress made by Ripple Prime since its acquisition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the Rating Reflects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The investment grade rating applies to both the holding company and its main operating subsidiary, signaling increased confidence in Ripple\u2019s expansion into institutional finance beyond its crypto roots. It recognizes the rapid growth of Ripple Prime, particularly in clearing and intermediation services across exchange traded derivatives and fixed income repo markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since launching its ETF platform two years ago, the business has expanded quickly. Its repo operations, which focus on short term United States Treasuries and agency securities, reached meaningful transaction volumes in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ripple Prime achieved profitability in 2025, supported by approximately 500 million dollars in capital provided by Ripple following the acquisition of Hidden Road. Its balance sheet has also grown substantially, reinforcing its position as an emerging institutional player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Garlinghouse recently noted that the platform tripled its revenue run rate within a year, reflecting strong operational momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial Strength and Future Outlook<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

KBRA pointed to Ripple\u2019s strong financial backing as a key factor behind the rating. The company holds nearly 5 billion dollars in cash reserves along with more than 40 billion XRP. The agency indicated that Ripple is highly likely to support its brokerage arm financially if needed, given its strategic importance. This expectation of support played a central role in aligning the ratings of both the parent company and its subsidiary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The agency also expects Ripple Prime to improve its margins in 2026 as it continues to grow. This expansion is likely to be driven by a larger balance sheet, improved operational efficiency, and continued financial backing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the report also highlighted a key risk. Ripple\u2019s revenues remain closely tied to digital asset activity, including XRP sales. As a result, its earnings could be affected by volatility in the crypto market, especially during extended downturns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To address this, Ripple is working to diversify its revenue streams. Planned initiatives include Delta1 products and expansion into equity prime brokerage services. The company also recently introduced new solutions called Digital Asset Accounts and Unified Treasury, which allow corporations to manage both fiat currencies and cryptocurrencies within a single integrated system.#crypto#cryptonews https:\/\/coinsignals.net<\/a> https:\/\/t.me\/coinsignalpublic<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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