Digital Asset Act May Equate Leading Altcoins with Bitcoin

Cointelegraph reports that Eleanor Terrett announced that the Digital Asset Market Transparency Act would equate XRP, SOL, LTC, HBAR, DOGE, and LINK to BTC and ETH, pending certain conditions.

The act’s implications extend to regulatory oversight, potentially influencing the categorization of digital assets in exchange-traded products, impacting market dynamics significantly if enacted by 2026.

Altcoins Possible Regulatory Shift under New Legislation

The Digital Asset Market Transparency Act has sparked interest by suggesting equating XRP, SOL, LTC, HBAR, DOGE, and LINK with leading cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH. No primary confirmations exist yet.

These changes could impact their regulatory status and listing in exchange-traded products. Industry experts see potential shifts in how investors interact with these coins, altering market dynamics.

No direct responses from regulators like the SEC or CFTC have been confirmed. John D’Agostino from Coinbase referenced the Act as “complex but foundational” in secondary interviews.

Market Impact and XRP Price Movement Analysis

Did you know? The GENIUS Act aimed at stablecoins passed swiftly in 2025 but the Digital Asset Act took longer, highlighting the complexities in achieving comprehensive regulatory clarity.

XRP’s current price is $2.06 with a market cap of 125259590572 as per CoinMarketCap. Its price dropped 11.9% over the last 7 days, showing recent volatility.

Insights from Coincu research suggest potential regulatory changes may strengthen market stability. Historical trends indicate regulatory clarity often precedes institutional adoption, potentially benefiting XRP and peers.