Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg has forecasted that XRP could reach $5 by 2026, driven by its growing adoption and real-world use cases. Speaking on the AInvest podcast, McClurg highlighted the shift in Canary Capital's focus from merely monitoring XRP to actively considering it a key asset. This change is attributed to Ripple's advancements in positioning the XRP Ledger as a crucial infrastructure for real-world transactions, including stablecoins and tokenized assets. McClurg emphasized XRP's potential in the real-world asset tokenization space, aligning it with traditional finance use cases. He noted that this sets XRP apart from other cryptocurrencies that remain niche-focused. Additionally, McClurg mentioned that clearer crypto regulations could lead to market divergence, with assets like XRP being valued based on actual use and adoption. He remains cautious on Bitcoin, suggesting it may not reach a new all-time high until 2027, while expressing bullish sentiment on XRP's future.