CNBC names XRP top 2026 crypto trade after 20% weekly jump, now No. 3 by market cap

On January 7, 2026, CNBC TV highlighted XRP as the standout crypto trade for 2026 after a more than 20% weekly jump and a move into the No. 3 spot by market value. In an after-the-bell segment, MacKenzie Sigalos cited steady Q4 inflows, cross‑border payment use cases, and lighter crowding versus Bitcoin and Ether.