Top Researcher Says Don’t Sell Your XRP for XLM. Here’s why
On May 27, the DTCC and the Stellar Development Foundation announced plans to integrate DTCC’s tokenized securities platform with the Stellar network by the first half of 2027. The scope is significant, as Russell 1000 stocks, ETFs, and U.S. Treasuries will become available on-chain for the first time. XLM surged over 14% on the news. […]
➤ The DTCC and Stellar Development Foundation are integrating DTCC's tokenized securities platform with the Stellar network, enabling on-chain access to Russell 1000 stocks, ETFs, and U.S. Treasuries. ➤ Despite XLM's surge and some investors selling XRP for XLM, experts argue that XRP and XLM serve complementary functions (institutional settlements vs. retail payments) and should be held proportionally. ➤ The DTCC's multi-chain strategy and the complementary roles of XRP and XLM suggest that choosing one over the other based on this announcement is a misreading of the market's development.













