SEC and CFTC classify XRP as a digital commodity
Alibaba AI projects XRP at $7–$42 this year. The call implies a $400B–$2.52T market cap.
Alibaba’s model points to a $7–$42 range for XRP in 2026, per this coverage from Alibaba Cloud and a cited forecast video on YouTube. The outlook aligns with other analyst calls for a re‑rating in the same video.
US regulators are described as drawing a clearer line. The article says the SEC and CFTC issued a framework that treats XRP, Bitcoin, and Ethereum as digital commodities. Earlier, the SEC’s stance weighed on XRP by treating it as a security.
Policy may tighten further. The proposed Clarity Act would define rules for crypto used in cross‑border payments and financial infrastructure.
Analysts link XRP’s path to broader market strength. Sentiment is also tied to new Bitcoin ETFs, including Morgan Stanley’s NYSE‑listed fund reported here.
XRP trades near $1.50 per CoinMarketCap.
