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In a move reflecting the growing institutional adoption of blockchain technology, Stellar (XLM) has successfully overtaken Cardano (ADA) in total market capitalization. According to reports, this significant rally is driven by the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) announcing plans to enable the tokenization of DTC-custodied assets on the Stellar network. This shift in rankings comes as XLM sustains a strong upward momentum fueled by these utility-driven catalysts.
Stellar's ascent occurs as Cardano faces substantial selling pressure, with ADA recording a weekly decline of approximately 33% per market data, facilitating the flip in rankings. Compared to peers in the smart contract and tokenization sector, Stellar is increasingly positioning itself as a technical partner for major financial infrastructure providers, bolstering its valuation against competitors like Solana and Ripple in the race for Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization.
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Sign InAs of the close on June 5, 2026, liquidity and demand for XLM remained at elevated levels, supporting its new position in the market hierarchy. Traders are closely watching the broader market sentiment following Fed Chair Powell's speech on May 31 (per the economic calendar) for its impact on crypto risk appetite, alongside any further technical details from DTCC regarding the implementation timeline of their tokenization initiative.