The third quarter has barely begun, and the cryptocurrency market is already taking off discussion Which digital assets will rise in the coming months? As part of the discussion, Feinbold highlighted two cryptocurrencies that could potentially reach $10 billion in market capitalization in the second half of 2026.
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Notably, Stellar has been chosen as a launch partner for Open USD, a new project Stable coin initiative It is said Supported by major institutions including Visa and Black Rock. This development is interpreted as a direct enhancement of Stellar’s utility as a settlement layer for large-scale digital payments.
Furthermore, new rumors are now circulating that the Depository and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) may have chosen XLM for settlement purposes. While nothing has been confirmed, the claims have contributed to increased speculative demand. The key question going forward is whether real utility-based demand can turn narrative momentum into sustained penetration.
The last time XLM enjoyed a market capitalization of more than $10 billion was in late October 2025, when the asset was trading at around $0.31. With a current market capitalization of $6.74 billion, new bullish developments would need to send the cryptocurrency to $0.29 if it is among the cryptocurrencies that reach $10 billion in market capitalization in the second half of 2026.
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Z Cash (Like you) rose 1.8% over the last 24 hours, trading at $395.83 and boasting a market cap of $6.69 billion at the time of writing as capital turnover selectively flows into altcoins amid Institutional bitcoin flows.
In the near term, one of the most important catalysts could be the Ironwood network update in late July, which is expected to improve the performance of hedged transactions and which could act as a catalyst for volatility, depending on market conditions at the time.
The deciding factor in the short term will be whether ZEC is able to maintain its position above $378 while the market waits for Ironwood’s upgrade to provide a clearer directional catalyst. A rally towards $590 would send the asset past the $10 billion mark again, a level it last reached in early June.
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