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Analyst Peter Brandt Highlights Stellar as Speculative Choice Over Rival XRP
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has identified Stellar as a multi-year speculative asset, drawing attention to its performance against rival payment token XRP.
Veteran market analyst Peter Brandt has selected Stellar (XLM) as a speculative long-shot cryptocurrency pick, according to a report from 24/7 Wall St. Brandt described the asset as a multi-year proposition carrying low probability but substantial potential payoff, though he did not disclose whether he maintains a personal position. Following the commentary on September 29, 2026, XLM gained 11% before settling near $0.22 on October 1.
Stellar and XRP operate as competing networks focused on cross-border transactions and digital asset issuance, with Stellar co-founded in 2014 by Ripple co-founder Jed McCaleb. Institutional access to XLM is currently available through the SEC-reporting Grayscale Stellar Lumens Trust.
Over the trailing month, XLM advanced 27.1%, outpacing XRP's 9.9% gain and surpassing Bitcoin Cash in market capitalization on September 25 following record network transaction speeds. Despite recent strength, both tokens remain significantly below historical peaks, with XLM down roughly 74.5% from its January 2018 record of approximately $0.88, and XRP down 58.9% from its July 2025 high of $3.65.
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