XLM Leads RWA, SHIB Withdrawals, Binance Lists Apple

Stellar Surpasses XRP in Real-World Asset Tokenization

Stellar (XLM) is demonstrating strong performance in the race to tokenize real-world assets (RWAs). According to recent data, Stellar has achieved fourth place globally in developer activity within the RWA sector, with an index of 88.8. This advancement allows Stellar to outperform competitors, including XRP Ledger (XRPL).

RWA Asset Value Comparison

The distributed asset value on Stellar currently stands at $1.410 billion, largely driven by the Franklin Templeton fund, which holds a market capitalization of $651 million. In comparison, XRPL’s distributed value is $458 million, with Ondo holding a capitalization of $221 million. XRPL has experienced a 4.93% decline in value over the past month.

While XRPL remains a liquid platform for fast trading, Stellar is emerging as a preferred choice for banks and institutions involved in RWA tokenization, alongside Hedera, Chainlink, and Avalanche.

Shiba Inu Sees Large-Scale Exchange Withdrawals

The Shiba Inu (SHIB) market is experiencing a renewed wave of significant token outflows from centralized exchanges. Over the past 24 hours, more than 32 billion SHIB have been withdrawn, indicating a shift of liquidity into private wallets.

Long-Term Accumulation Strategy

Exchange balances of SHIB have fallen to levels not seen since 2023. Since the beginning of 2026, major platforms like Binance and Coinbase have seen a decrease of over 1.6 trillion SHIB. Analysts believe these large holders are moving assets to cold storage as part of a long-term accumulation strategy, aiming to reduce immediate selling pressure.

Binance Launches Apple Futures Trading

Binance has listed Apple futures, initiating 24/7 trading for Apple stock contracts on April 6th. This follows the successful launch of gold and silver futures, which generated $130 billion in trading volume within two months.

Expanding Derivatives Offerings

The introduction of Apple futures, along with contracts for the QQQ index, S&P 500 ETF, and Taiwan Semiconductor shares, strengthens Binance’s position as a platform for continuous trading of global assets. This move is influenced by competition from platforms like Hyperliquid and the adoption of the HIP-3 standard.

Bitcoin Slides Amid Rising Oil Prices

Bitcoin experienced a decline, falling below $66,000, as rising energy prices dampen hopes for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Oil prices have exceeded $100, and the dollar index has strengthened, increasing inflation concerns.

The probability of near-term rate cuts is diminishing, and the market anticipates a more cautious approach from regulators. Bitcoin is increasingly behaving as a macro-sensitive asset, reflecting global economic conditions rather than acting as an inflation hedge.

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