- Stellar (XLM) gained 63% this week, outperforming XRP’s 39% rally.
- XLM’s connection to XRP’s history continues to influence investor sentiment.
- With a $15.6B market cap, Stellar is eyeing a top 10 spot if momentum holds.
Stellar (XLM) just went on a wild tear, jumping 63% over the past week and completely overshadowing XRP’s already impressive run. With a market cap now sitting at $15.6 billion, XLM is quietly making moves to climb back into the top 10 cryptos—a spot it hasn’t seen since early 2021.
Everyone’s been talking about XRP smashing through its all-time high of $3.65, but Stellar’s rally makes that look mild. While XRP rallied 39%, XLM crushed it with almost double the percentage gains. And this isn’t just a random blip—XLM is currently the number one performer in CoinGecko’s top 100 for the week.
XLM’s Connection to XRP
The relationship between XLM and XRP is hard to ignore. Both tokens share roots, thanks to Ripple co-founder Jed McCaleb, who left Ripple to start Stellar. Many investors still mentally pair these two together when tracking price moves.
Ripple’s CTO, David Schwartz, has even said he’s not sure what really drives XRP’s price action, but he knows people often lump XLM and XRP into the same bucket. That connection has worked out nicely for Stellar holders lately, with XLM clearly riding its own wave while XRP hogs the headlines.
Stellar Eyes Top 10 Comeback
With this kind of momentum, XLM is setting its sights on the top 10 cryptos by market cap. It’s a tough climb—Stellar would have to more than double its current $15.6 billion valuation to push past heavyweights like Tron (TRX) and Cardano (ADA).
Still, if the rally keeps up, that comeback isn’t impossible. The broader crypto market is on fire right now, with coins like Bonk (BONK) up 52%, Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) surging 45%, and Hedera (HBAR) as well as Algorand (ALGO) both posting over 40% gains. Stellar’s just proving it’s got what it takes to play with the big dogs.
