Steven McClurg presents an XRP price forecast for 2026

Steven McClurg said that he had previously only watched XRP, but over the past two years he has begun to pay much closer attention to the asset, as it now shows strong potential in the tokenization of real-world assets.

The head of Canary Capital explained that Ripple has significantly expanded the use of its XRP Ledger in the financial sector, simplifying cross-border payments through the use of XRP and the RLUSD stablecoin. According to McClurg, XRP is no longer merely a speculative asset but a tool for financial transactions. This, he emphasized, distinguishes it from many other crypto assets that remain focused primarily on decentralized applications.

He expects clearer cryptocurrency regulation to reshape market dynamics. While crypto assets previously tended to rise and fall together, their prices should now increasingly reflect real-world utility. According to the Canary Capital CEO, XRP could rise to $5 in 2026 as its use in payments and transfers expands.

McClurg’s outlook on Bitcoin is more cautious. He does not believe the leading cryptocurrency will reach a new all-time high before 2027, noting that factors such as energy costs may continue to influence Bitcoin’s price.

He also highlighted another protocol followed by Canary Capital. In addition to the more finance-oriented XRP Ledger, McClurg pointed to Hedera, explaining that it is more focused on enterprise software and capable of processing large volumes of data quickly.

Previously, McClurg described the XRP Ledger as a potential competitor to traditional payment systems, noting that conventional money transfers can take several days and often involve high fees for senders.

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