Recently, discussions about whether XRP can surpass Ethereum's market cap by 2026 have become popular, with many analysts pondering this question. Industry insiders Paul Barron and Abs pointed out several true advantages of XRP.

First, regulatory clarity and environmental friendliness have been clarified. The victory in Ripple's key lawsuit directly changed XRP's market identity, shifting it from the "gray area" to "clear compliance." What does this mean for institutional investors? It means significantly reduced risks, and large sums of money are starting to enter.

Second, XRP already has real-world application scenarios in cross-border payments. Banks and financial institutions are using it, which is not just hype but genuine commercial value. In comparison, although Ethereum's ecosystem is thriving, it also faces many issues—exorbitant Gas fees, active Layer 2 solutions, but also fierce fragmentation competition, all of which hinder its development efficiency.

From this perspective, XRP, supported by compliance advantages and practicality, indeed stands in a favorable position in the new round of market reshuffling. Institutional investors are shifting their focus to projects that are both compliant and have real applications, which may reshape the entire cryptocurrency landscape.