Crypto
XRP could run alone despite bitcoin declines, decoupling to accelerate in 2026
Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg said XRP could be one of the few crypto assets to decouple from bitcoin this year, citing blockchains linked to real-world use. He said bitcoin has likely passed its peak this cycle and may fall further over the next 6 to 9 months. McClurg said 2026 themes could include real-world asset tokenisation, stablecoin tokenisation and enterprise blockchain use, though he cautioned against excessive expectations for XRP.