Fresh excitement around Ripple and the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) picked up after viral posts claimed XRP is now tied to trillions in global transactions. But analyst Arthur has stepped in to bring clarity as the narrative began to run ahead of reality.Advertisement

Real Progress, But Not What You Think

The buzz began when a social media post highlighted DTCC’s massive $4.7 quadrillion annual processing volume and suggested that XRP is now integrated into that system via Ripple Prime.

That quickly fueled speculation that XRP could be directly settling a portion of that volume, an idea that gained traction across the community.

What Arthur Clarified

Arthur confirmed that Ripple Prime is indeed connected to DTCC infrastructure, which is a meaningful development for Ripple’s institutional push.

However, he emphasized that this does not mean XRP is settling DTCC transactions. Instead, Ripple Prime likely has access to certain clearing or infrastructure services, particularly tied to tokenized or digital assets, not traditional settlement flows.

“This does not mean XRP is now directly settling DTCC’s transactions,” he noted, urging the community to stay precise.

Meanwhile — Ripple Expands Institutional Reach

In other developments around Ripple, the firm is quietly strengthening its institutional game. Through Ripple Prime, it has expanded its partnership with Bullish, giving big investors direct access to Bitcoin options markets alongside spot and futures trading. What’s interesting here is the focus on capital efficiency; institutions can now deploy funds faster and, with upcoming cross-margin features, manage collateral across platforms more smoothly. With Ripple Prime already clearing over $3 trillion in volume in 2025, the move signals rising institutional demand for advanced crypto derivatives and deeper integration between traditional finance and digital asset infrastructure.