The post James Wynn $25K XRP Bet Coincides with Ripple Prime Launch appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. High-leverage trader James Wynn says he invested $25,000 in XRP after a day of research Ripple Prime launches after Ripple completes the $1.25B Hidden Road acquisition and rebrand XRP trades near $2.55, up ~4%, with market cap around $153B and stronger turnover James Wynn, a pseudonymous trader recognized for high-stakes plays in meme coins and Bitcoin futures, has publicly pivoted, announcing a $25,000 investment into XRP.  Wynn stated via X (formerly Twitter) that after deep research (“going down the rabbit hole”), he believes Ripple’s technology holds significant potential to transform global banking, justifying what he termed a “gamble.” Related: XRP Bull Run Builds as Ripple Prime Debuts, With RLUSD Custody at BNY Mellon I’ve spent the last 24hrs going down the rabbit hole of $XRP. I have decided to invest a SIGNIFICANT portion into XRP. ($25..+) I believe it could revolutionize the banking systems. It’s a gamble, as all investments are. Whether you are Team XRP or not. I want everyone to… — James Wynn (@JamesWynnReal) October 25, 2025 Ripple Prime Gives the Institutional Backdrop Wynn’s personal investment announcement landed almost simultaneously with a major strategic move from Ripple after it completed its purchase of Hidden Road and rebranded the prime broker as Ripple Prime.  Reports place the transaction at $1.25 billion and describe Ripple as the first crypto firm to own and operate a global multi-asset prime broker. The company says the unit will expand institutional access to digital asset liquidity and settlement. Community Reaction and Wynn’s Shift Wynn invited replies on pros and cons of XRP under his post. Responses ranged from praise for Ripple’s longevity and low-cost payments to skepticism about timing and incentives.  Wynn later said he is stepping away from meme coin trading and perpetual futures to focus on building in crypto. He did not… The post James Wynn $25K XRP Bet Coincides with Ripple Prime Launch appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. High-leverage trader James Wynn says he invested $25,000 in XRP after a day of research Ripple Prime launches after Ripple completes the $1.25B Hidden Road acquisition and rebrand XRP trades near $2.55, up ~4%, with market cap around $153B and stronger turnover James Wynn, a pseudonymous trader recognized for high-stakes plays in meme coins and Bitcoin futures, has publicly pivoted, announcing a $25,000 investment into XRP.  Wynn stated via X (formerly Twitter) that after deep research (“going down the rabbit hole”), he believes Ripple’s technology holds significant potential to transform global banking, justifying what he termed a “gamble.” Related: XRP Bull Run Builds as Ripple Prime Debuts, With RLUSD Custody at BNY Mellon I’ve spent the last 24hrs going down the rabbit hole of $XRP. I have decided to invest a SIGNIFICANT portion into XRP. ($25..+) I believe it could revolutionize the banking systems. It’s a gamble, as all investments are. Whether you are Team XRP or not. I want everyone to… — James Wynn (@JamesWynnReal) October 25, 2025 Ripple Prime Gives the Institutional Backdrop Wynn’s personal investment announcement landed almost simultaneously with a major strategic move from Ripple after it completed its purchase of Hidden Road and rebranded the prime broker as Ripple Prime.  Reports place the transaction at $1.25 billion and describe Ripple as the first crypto firm to own and operate a global multi-asset prime broker. The company says the unit will expand institutional access to digital asset liquidity and settlement. Community Reaction and Wynn’s Shift Wynn invited replies on pros and cons of XRP under his post. Responses ranged from praise for Ripple’s longevity and low-cost payments to skepticism about timing and incentives.  Wynn later said he is stepping away from meme coin trading and perpetual futures to focus on building in crypto. He did not…