In a striking editorial reversal that has captured the crypto community’s attention, Forbes has placed XRP at number four on its list of the best cryptocurrencies to invest in—less than a year after branding the token a “zombie altcoin.” The ranking, which cites XRP’s real-world utility in global payments and its institutional partnerships, puts the digital asset behind only Bitcoin, Ethereum, and BNB.

The latest Forbes list, published in mid-July 2026, ranks cryptocurrencies based on criteria including practical use cases, market capitalization, and trading volume. Only assets with a market cap exceeding $5 billion were considered. XRP, with a market capitalization hovering around $67 billion to $69 billion, comfortably…