XRP and XLM Explode 8% as the CLARITY Act Nears Crucial Vote

XRP and XLM prices exploded more than 8% on September 14, as traders positioned ahead of a pivotal Senate procedural vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act). XRP climbed to $1.47, up 8.42%, while XLM surged even harder to $0.1949, gaining 8.44%.

What’s Driving the Rally in XRP and XLM The CLARITY Act aims to draw clearer jurisdictional lines between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), formally classifying certain digital assets as commodities rather than securities.

Tomorrow, my colleagues have a choice to make: American leadership, real consumer protections, and giving law enforcement the tools they need to address illicit finance, or drive the digital asset industry overseas, leaving consumers vulnerable, and sidelining American leadership…— Senator Cynthia Lummis (@SenLummis) September 14, 2026 Both tokens stand to benefit meaningfully if the bill eventually becomes law.

In March 2026, the SEC and CFTC had already identified XRP and XLM, along with HBAR, as examples of digital commodities in joint guidance. XRP and XLM Price Performance.