BlackRock is now using Ripple’s $RLUSD as collateral.
Bullish for $XRP. Who’s ready? 👀
BlackRock isn’t directly holding or issuing RLUSD — but institutional integrations are live.
Ripple’s US-dollar-backed stablecoin RLUSD has been integrated into tokenized fund infrastructure, including BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund . This lets institutional investors exchange tokenized fund shares for RLUSD on-chain and 24/7. �
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This integration is powered by Securitize’s tokenization platform, bridging traditional finance (Tokenized) with Ripple’s stablecoin rails. �
2. RLUSD is being used operationally in institutional workflows.
The purpose here is liquidity and settlement utility — meaning institutional capital can move between tokenized real-world assets and an on-chain dollar-pegged stablecoin instantly instead of waiting for traditional settlement windows. �
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BlackRock and VanEck tokenized funds now have an RLUSD off-ramp — not necessarily RLUSD as the primary collateral for all operations, but as a highly liquid settlement asset. �
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3. RLUSD is increasing institutional traction — not just in BlackRock’s ecosystem.
Its market cap has grown significantly (hundreds of millions to over $1B), it’s regulated (NYDFS trust charter), and it’s integrated in payments and tokenization on XRPL/Ethereum. �
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🪙 Does This Mean Bullish for $XRP?
📈 Potentially — but indirectly.
Here’s the key nuance:
• RLUSD and XRP are distinct tokens. RLUSD is a stablecoin, not XRP. Its integration with institutional products doesn’t mean BlackRock is using XRP itself as collateral. Current integrations show RLUSD used operationally in financial workflows.
• Ripple’s ecosystem growth could benefit XRP long-term.
If RLUSD adoption deepens institutional demand for XRPL infrastructure, that can spill over into higher utility and interest for XRP (e.g., as liquidity, settlement token, or “gas” on XRPL), but that’s a secondary effect,
