XRP Fanbase Frustrated as Ripple’s $1.25B Acquisition Fails to Move Price

Despite Ripple’s historic $1.25 billion acquisition of global prime brokerage firm Hidden Road, the XRP community is expressing mounting frustration over the token’s stagnant price. Edward Farina, CEO of Alpha Lions Academy and a long-time XRP advocate, took to social media to voice his disappointment, marking a rare moment of public frustration from a diehard supporter.

Ripple’s latest move was expected to be a game-changing milestone, but instead, it has triggered a wave of discontent from supporters who believe the market is intentionally suppressing XRP’s price despite the company’s strong fundamentals and bold expansion.

Farina Slams Market for “Suppressing” XRP’s Value

In a widely shared post on X, Farina aired his dissatisfaction with the market’s lack of response following Ripple’s announcement. He noted that XRP should have “skyrocketed” under fair market conditions, especially in light of such a massive corporate acquisition.

He pointed to external narratives such as Ripple’s ongoing lawsuit with the SEC, President Trump’s trade tariffs, and the recent Bitcoin price crash as contributing factors to what he sees as ongoing XRP price suppression. According to Farina, “in a fair market,” XRP would already be “well above $100.” Despite the frustration, he ended his message on a hopeful note, urging the XRP community to stay strong: “Our time is coming.”

Ripple’s $1.25B Acquisition Marks Major Industry First

Ripple’s acquisition of Hidden Road marks a significant step in the company’s evolution. Hidden Road, a global prime broker active in forex, digital assets, and derivatives, brings a regulated infrastructure that Ripple intends to leverage for institutional digital asset access.

The acquisition makes Ripple the first crypto company to own and operate a multi-asset global prime brokerage fully, expanding its regulatory reach across North America, Europe, and Asia. This strategic move aligns with Ripple’s mission to bridge traditional and blockchain finance, enhancing its institutional offerings and reinforcing its position in the broader financial ecosystem. It was expected to catalyze XRP price appreciation, but so far, the market has remained unmoved.

Community Sentiment Shows Cracks, but Faith Remains

Farina’s sentiments are far from isolated. Many in the XRP community shared similar views on social media. User Atom XRPL commented, “Seriously, it’s like XRP’s stuck in the mud sometimes. This acquisition was massive, it should’ve pumped like crazy! but!!! our time will come.”

Many XRP supporters are feeling frustrated because, even though Ripple is making big progress with its technology and business plans, the price of XRP hasn’t gone up much. While Bitcoin and Ethereum have seen strong gains recently, XRP is still falling behind. Some people think this could be because of ongoing legal issues or hesitation from big investors. Still, a lot of people in the XRP community believe in its future. They think that once the legal situation is cleared up and more big companies start using Ripple’s technology, the price of XRP will finally start to match all the progress Ripple has made in the real world.