Stellar (XLM) received a formal notice from the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) outlining a strategy to deploy asset tokenization—including equities, ETFs, and U.S. Treasury securities—on the Stellar blockchain during the first half of 2027, while XRP’s price continued its downward trajectory since late May 2026.
DTCC Tokenization Plans
The DTCC declaration marks a pivotal shift for the crypto payments arena, positioning Stellar as the primary conduit for forthcoming tokenized assets. This development directly challenges XRP’s historical partnership with Stellar and underscores a diverging path for the two blockchain networks.
RWA Metrics Comparison
According to data from RWA.xyz, Stellar now surpasses XRP Ledger (XRPL) in real‑world asset activity despite XRPL hosting more projects—302 versus Stellar’s 68. Distributed asset value on Stellar climbed to $2.83 billion, reflecting a 21.62 % rise over the past 30 days, whereas XRPL’s figure fell to $360.32 million, down 10.83 %.
Transfer volume for real‑world assets surged on Stellar, reaching $661.84 million—a 142.34 % increase—while XRPL recorded merely $44.93 million in the same period. The investor base also expanded dramatically on Stellar, with 17,803 addresses representing a 44.75 % growth, compared to just 122 holders on XRPL.
Market Outlook
Investors are reacting to Stellar’s tokenization momentum, driving its price upward as XRP continues to lose ground. The contrasting performance highlights how blockchain platforms that secure tangible asset flows can attract capital, reshaping the crypto market dynamics for both coins.