Ripple Prime has announced the use of XRP as collateral to finance institutional trades, enhancing capital efficiency for its clients. CEO Mike Higgins revealed that institutions can post XRP, borrow against it, and trade without liquidating their exposure, positioning XRP as an active trading collateral rather than just a settlement asset. This move signifies a strategic shift, integrating XRP into the capital stack for institutional execution, and broadening its role beyond post-trade utility. The platform's approach mirrors traditional finance practices, allowing institutions to unlock liquidity by pledging XRP without selling it. This development counters previous speculation that Ripple Prime would primarily rely on RLUSD following its acquisition of Hidden Road. Instead, Ripple Prime is expanding XRP's utility, aiming to establish itself as a comprehensive prime brokerage across digital assets, FX, and fixed income markets globally. The initiative underscores Ripple's ambition to merge traditional finance with digital markets, offering robust infrastructure and market access.