Stellar, XRP, and Hedera Form Crypto 'Three-Headed Beast' with Multi-Trillion Dollar Potential

A cryptocurrency analyst has identified Stellar (XLM), XRP, and Hedera (HBAR) as core infrastructure plays that could lead the next structural leg higher in crypto.

The analyst notes that these altcoins have consistently ranked high on CoinMarketCap since their early days, with XRP remaining in the top 10 and XLM almost always within the top 30. This pattern is compared to Microsoft's trajectory, which survived multiple cycles and adapted to new narratives before becoming a dominant force.

The analyst believes that these altcoins could benefit from the growth of payments, real-world assets, and AI-linked infrastructure, with XLM being chosen by the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) for real-world asset season. The 2027 year is mentioned as a potentially pivotal year for RWAs, AI, and payments-focused chains.