Can XRP Repeat Stellar (XLM) Price Success After DTCC Integration?

Cover image via depositphotos.com Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by our writers are their own and do not represent the views of U.Today. The financial and market information provided on U.Today is intended for informational purposes only. U.Today is not liable for any financial losses incurred while trading cryptocurrencies. Conduct your own research by contacting financial experts before making any investment decisions. We believe that all content is accurate as of the date of publication, but certain offers mentioned may no longer be available. Why the DTCC announcement only sparked one token Should XRP investors expect a repeat? Advertisement The historical correlation between XRP and Stellar (XLM) has officially cracked this week. While XLM jumped 50% in just a couple of days after the announcement of a partnership with clearing giant DTCC and erased its yearly decline, XRP remained near the bottom with a YTD result of -29.15%. We break down why XRP cannot repeat this move through the DTCC angle, but is preparing much heavier artillery. Why the DTCC announcement only sparked one token The main paradox of the May split between the charts lies in the timeline, since Ripple's ecosystem interacted with DTCC two months earlier, in March 2024. HOT Stories Bitcoin (BTC), Zcash (ZEC), Ethereum (ETH) and XRP Price Analysis for May 30: Bearish Pressure Emerges JPMorgan Boss on Crypto Bill: 'We'll Fight It' XRP and XLM year-to-date price performance in 2026, Source: TradingView But after the announcement of Stellar's integration, the clearing giant, which processes quadrillions of dollars per year, now has fundamentally different integrations with both projects in terms of substance and timing: Advertisement Stellar (XLM): The market reacted to a fresh and tangible trigger, namely the launch of tokenized Russell 1000 stocks, major ETFs and U.S. Treasuries directly on the Stellar chain in the first half of 2025. This direct utility demand is what rewrote the coin's chart, pushing it up 50% and proving that real-world assets (RWA) are the main driver of the current year. XRP: Investors are dealing with March history that has already been priced in, limited to Ripple Prime's brokerage unit entering Wall Street's clearing system. This is certainly a fundamental victory for Ripple's corporate business, but it has nothing to do with the blockchain, since the XRP token itself does not directly participate in these DTCC settlements. You Might Also Like Fri, 05/29/2026 - 11:30 Stellar (XLM) Jumps 50% to Flip Monero as $114 Trillion Asset Manager Expands on Stellar By Tomiwabold Olajide Moreover, Stellar, with its $6.95 billion market cap, is much easier to push up 50% on expectations of trillion-dollar flows than it is to move heavyweight XRP with its $80.86 billion market cap. Large institutional capital capable of lifting a token with an $80.86 billion market cap is not waiting for abstract DTCC news, but for something bigger. Advertisement Should XRP investors expect a repeat? No, not because of DTCC. There is no direct fundamental growth trigger for XRP here , and the breakdown in chart correlation is justified by the facts. XRP cannot currently repeat Stellar's success in direct tokenization. However, writing XRP off would be premature. The long-standing presence of a mature ETF market means the infrastructure for explosive growth is fully prepared. To start this flywheel, XRP needs its own trump cards, which are expected in the second half of 2025 - final approval of the Clarity Act in the U.S. Senate, which would open the door for major funds, and a potential IPO of Ripple itself . #XRP #XLM #XRP Price Analysis #XRP News #Ripple News