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- XRP reclaimed fourth place in global crypto rankings with a market cap of around $91 billion.
- The SEC and CFTC jointly classified XRP as a digital commodity on March 17, boosting trading volume 250%.
- Only 16% of XRP ETF assets come from institutions, leaving significant room for larger capital inflows.
- XRP would need to reach roughly $4.79 per token to match Ethereum’s current $295 billion market cap.
XRP price has reclaimed fourth place in global crypto rankings, overtaking BNB with a market cap near $91 billion. The two assets have swapped positions multiple times since March 2026.
XRP trades around $1.50 as of writing, following a 10% rally. Ethereum holds a much larger market cap of roughly $295 billion. Three key developments, however, could close that gap considerably in the months ahead.
The Structural Shift Behind XRP’s Rise Over BNB
For much of the past three years, XRP and BNB have exchanged the fourth-place ranking repeatedly. XRP grabbed it in early 2025, lost it, then reclaimed it in July at a cycle high of $3.65. The token slid back as the broader market corrected through late 2025 and into early 2026.
The March 2026 flip carried more weight than previous ones. On March 17, the SEC and CFTC jointly classified XRP as a digital commodity. Banks and asset managers that had previously avoided XRP over securities concerns could now hold and trade it freely.
XRP spiked to $1.60 that day, with trading volume surging roughly 250%. The rally faded after the Fed held rates and raised its inflation forecast. BNB briefly reclaimed fourth on March 23 before XRP pulled ahead once again.
Three Catalysts That Could Drive XRP Higher
The CLARITY Act remains the most closely watched catalyst for XRP price. It cleared the House in July 2025 and is targeting a Senate Banking Committee markup in late April. Unlike March’s regulatory guidance, the CLARITY Act would permanently cement XRP’s commodity classification.
XRP ETFs represent another growing driver in the market. Currently, six XRP ETFs operate in the U.S., with retail investors holding about 84% of assets. Institutions account for only 16%, leaving substantial room for larger inflows as legal certainty grows.
Real-world adoption through Ripple’s On-Demand Liquidity service adds consistent organic buying pressure. ODL uses XRP to settle cross-border payments in seconds without pre-funded destination accounts.
Expanding ODL corridors throughout 2025 and 2026 have steadily built a foundation of transaction-driven demand.
What XRP Realistically Needs to Reach Ethereum’s Level
XRP at $1.50 carries a market cap of about $91 billion, compared to Ethereum’s $295 billion. Matching Ethereum’s current valuation would require XRP to reach approximately $4.79 per token. That translates to a 219% move from where it trades today.
A more achievable target for 2026 is a range between $3.00 and $4.00. That range would roughly double XRP’s market cap, placing it about halfway toward Ethereum’s current standing. Getting there still requires the CLARITY Act to pass and macro conditions to stabilize.
Flipping Ethereum this year would need nearly every catalyst aligning at once. A legislative win, a macro recovery, and accelerating ETF inflows would all have to converge simultaneously. That combination is not impossible, but remains a considerable stretch within a single calendar year.
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This articles is written by : Nermeen Nabil Khear Abdelmalak
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