Ripple (XRP) defied market trends today, experiencing a 5% surge to reach an 11-day high of over $2.56. This bullish movement came despite reports that whales are selling off significant XRP holdings, with data showing the sale of another 70 million tokens in just two days. According to Ali Martinez, these massive sales have been occurring at a rapid pace. 70 million XRP sold by whales in just 48 hours! pic.twitter.com/ZxdyEJJHvp — Ali (@ali_charts) October 25, 2025. However, Ripple’s price climb is likely linked to the company’s recent acquisition of Hidden Road. The $1.25 billion deal, finalized earlier this year, has resulted in the launch of Ripple Price as the new name for the prime broker. This move positions Ripple as a leader in offering digital asset services to institutions globally. Following this news, analysts highlighted the potential impact of Ripple Prime on XRP’s performance. Yesterday, the company announced the successful completion of the acquisition and the operational transition to Ripple Price. The recent US CPI data also played a role in driving up XRP prices, with lower-than-expected September numbers potentially boosting the confidence of risk-on assets, including some altcoins. This suggests that the Federal Reserve may be inclined to lower interest rates soon.