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Ripple Prime has added real-world asset perpetual swaps for institutional clients, referencing futures listed by Trade.xyz on Hyperliquid. The products span more than 100 markets across equities, indices, ETFs, metals, energy and foreign exchange, with trading and settlement available 24/7, including weekends. Market maker Virtu is among the clients already trading them.
Why it matters
The offering brings traditional-asset exposure into crypto-style perpetual contracts, which use leverage and have no expiration date. Ripple Prime acts as principal in the swaps, while their value tracks the corresponding Trade.xyz perpetual futures on Hyperliquid. Clients can post Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin as collateral, subject to jurisdictional availability.
Cross-margining is another part of the proposition. Clients can manage margin across assets and view portfolio-wide requirements and risks through one counterparty. Positions that offset one another may reduce the collateral required, though the result depends on each portfolio’s exposures.
Market impact
The launch extends Ripple Prime’s institutional access to Hyperliquid beyond the support it added in February. Ripple formed the prime brokerage unit after completing its $1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road last year; the platform brings digital assets, FX, fixed income, derivatives and swaps into one institutional account.
The new swaps are currently offered through Ripple Prime’s CIV BVI license. Ripple says it plans to expand availability to more regions but has not named the next markets or given a timeline. The rollout’s reach will therefore depend on where the products become available and how institutions use the combination of RWA exposure, RLUSD collateral and cross-asset margin.
Frequently asked questions
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What markets do Ripple Prime’s new RWA swaps cover?
They reference more than 100 markets across equities, equity indices, ETFs, metals, energy and foreign exchange.
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How are the swaps connected to Hyperliquid?
Their value is linked to perpetual futures listed by Trade.xyz on Hyperliquid. Ripple Prime acts as principal in the trades.
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Can institutions use RLUSD as collateral?
Yes. Clients can use Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin as collateral, although availability may vary by jurisdiction.
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What does cross-margining offer clients?
Clients can manage margin across different assets and see portfolio-wide margin requirements and risks through one counterparty. Positions may offset risk and reduce collateral needs.
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Where are the RWA swaps available?
They are currently offered through Ripple Prime’s CIV BVI license. Ripple plans to expand availability but has not announced the next regions or a timeline.
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