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A cryptocurrency analyst has pointed out how Stellar has just seen a TD Sequential buy signal. Here’s what happened the last time the pattern surfaced. Stellar Shot Up The Last Time A TD Buy Signal Appeared At Current Prices In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about a Tom Demark (TD) Sequential signal that has appeared in the 1-week price of Stellar. The TD Sequential is a technical analysis (TA) indicator that’s used for pinpointing locations of probable reversal in an asset’s price. Related Reading: Bitcoin Lacks Fresh Momentum As Realized Cap Growth Still Declining The indicator involves two phases. In both of them, it works by counting up candles of the same polarity (that is, whether red or green) in the asset’s chart. These candles don’t have to be consecutive. During the first phase, called the setup, this count runs until nine candles of a color are in. Once the indicator finishes the setup, the price can be assumed to have reached a potential point of turnaround. Naturally, this signal is a bullish one if the candles leading up to the setup’s completion were red. On the other hand, it’s bearish in the case of nine green candles. As soon as the setup is over, the second phase, known as the countdown, kicks off. In this phase, the candle count runs until 13. After the countdown is over, the asset could be considered to have arrived at another reversal. The TD Sequential has just completed the former of the two phases for Stellar. Below is the chart shared by the analyst that shows this pattern forming in the weekly XLM price. As displayed in the graph, Stellar has formed the latest TD Sequential setup with nine red candles, implying that the downtrend may be reaching a state of exhaustion and a bullish reversal could be due for the asset. Interestingly, this isn’t the first time that XLM has shown a TD Sequential buy signal at the current price levels during the last few months. From the chart, it’s visible that this pattern also emerged when the cryptocurrency was trading at similar levels in March. That setup in the indicator eventually led to a price surge of 95% for Stellar. Given this trend, it’s possible that the latest signal could also prove to be bullish for XLM. Related Reading: Solana Enters Bear Territory: Realized Loss Now Outweighs Profit Something to note, however, is that the TD Sequential setup didn’t immediately lead into the big price rally back then; it took a while of consolidation before the breakout appeared. It now remains to be seen whether the indicator will hold for Stellar this time, and if so, how long a rally will take to appear. XLM Price At the time of writing, Stellar is trading around $0.243, down more than 4% over the last week. Featured image from Dall-E, charts from TradingView.com
Surging about 4% in the past 24 hours, Stellar (XLM) goes through December with a mix of optimism and caution as new payment integrations and institutional pilots draw attention back to the network’s utility. Related Reading: The Current Bitcoin Price Pump Will End In A Crash – Here’s When To Start Selling However, despite signs of growing real-world use, XLM continues to trade near a critical long-term support level, leaving traders divided on whether the token is preparing for a recovery or facing another downward leg. Recent activity across payments, banking pilots, and data-infrastructure upgrades show how Stellar’s ecosystem is expanding at a time when the token sits at a pivotal market position. The tension between strengthening fundamentals and fragile price structure is shaping the month’s outlook. XLM's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: XLMUSD on Tradingview Rising Utility Gives Stellar a Boost Network usage has climbed following several developments in November. Wirex activated USDC and EURC card-settlement on Stellar for more than seven million users, shifting everyday transactions onto the blockchain and increasing stablecoin throughput. Days later, U.S. Bank began testing a programmable stablecoin on Stellar, adding an institutional layer to the network’s growing settlement activity. The recent integration of Space and Time (SxT), which now indexes the full Stellar network and provides cryptographically verified data to institutions, also strengthens the chain’s infrastructure. Together, these upgrades position Stellar as a functioning payments network rather than a speculative asset alone. Early market reaction has been modest, but analysts note that expanding stablecoin flows could support stronger demand for XLM over time. Price Holds Key Support as Traders Watch $0.245 Despite the momentum in utility, XLM continues to sit at one of its most important technical zones. The token has trended downward since November 2024 and now trades just above the $0.245 horizontal support, an area that has repeatedly prevented deeper losses over the past year. Weekly indicators remain bearish, with RSI below 50 and MACD negative, suggesting that long-term momentum still leans downward. Short-term charts show a contained bounce within an ascending channel, which analysts view as corrective rather than a new uptrend. A decisive break below $0.245 could open the door to new lows, while holding this level would give bulls another chance to challenge overhead resistance. Resistance Blocks Cap Upside Expectations Even with potential catalysts from network growth, analysts remain cautious about XLM’s ability to retest previous highs. Multiple reports highlight the $0.26–$0.27 range as the first major resistance zone, followed by a broader cluster near $0.28–$0.31. Some forecasts suggest a possible move toward $0.31 by year-end if momentum strengthens, though this outlook carries medium confidence given the broader market’s uncertainty. Related Reading: NFT Slump Worsens With Monthly Sales Hitting Rock Bottom Stellar’s December narrative is supported by two opposing forces, rising real-world adoption and a price chart still struggling against long-standing resistance. Whether utility gains translate into market recovery will depend on XLM’s ability to hold its support level and reclaim key technical thresholds in the weeks ahead. Cover image from ChatGPT, XLMUSD chart from Tradingview
The nation's fifth-largest commercial bank explores how a bank can issue stablecoins on a public blockchain.
The solar energy storage firm has tapped Stellar and Taurus to tokenize debt to finance hybrid solar projects, starting with a pilot in Spain.
Stellar (XLM) is showing signs of resilience after weeks of consolidation, with the cryptocurrency defending the crucial $0.37 horizontal support level. At the time of writing, XLM trades around $0.36, down 0.56% on the daily charts and 4.2% weekly. Related Reading: XRP Gets A Retirement Twist: Expert Calls It A 401(k) Despite the short-term weakness, analysts suggest that the altcoin’s recent bounce could set the stage for a move toward $0.50 and beyond. The $0.37 level has historically acted as both resistance and support, making it a decisive zone for future price action. A reclaim above this mark could push XLM toward the long-standing descending resistance near $0.48, with a breakout potentially triggering a stronger rally. Technical Indicators Signal Mixed Outlook Market data highlights both caution and opportunity for Stellar traders. Momentum indicators remain balanced, with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) close to neutral at 50 and the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) slightly above zero. While these readings suggest indecision, the broader technical setup indicates a potential bullish reversal. Analysts also observe a developing wedge pattern on the daily chart, which often signals a possible upside breakout. If bulls can sustain momentum and push the price above $0.41, the next targets are between $0.58 and $0.80. Conversely, failing to hold above $0.35 could expose the token to declines toward $0.30 or even $0.21. XLM's price moving sideways on the daily chart. Source: XLMUSD on Tradingview Stellar (XLM) Institutional Adoption Fuels Long-Term Optimism Beyond technical analysis, Stellar’s ecosystem developments are increasing confidence in the project’s long-term outlook. The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) recently announced access to over $3 billion in real-world assets (RWA) on its network, with issuers like PayPal, Ondo Finance, and Mercado Bitcoin actively involved. The launch of PayPal USD (PYUSD) on Stellar has been a key factor in driving adoption, strengthening the network’s role in cross-border payments and asset tokenization. Additionally, expanding partnerships with companies such as Mastercard and MoneyGram demonstrate XLM’s growing institutional presence. Related Reading: Bitcoin LTH Selling Pressure Builds: 6–12M Coins Keep Flowing Onto The Market With Bitcoin remaining strong above $112,000 and market sentiment gradually improving after recent volatility, analysts view Stellar as a strong candidate for near-term recovery. If the bullish scenario unfolds, XLM’s next key milestone could be a breakout above $0.50, paving the way for a broader rally. Cover image from ChatGPT, XLMUSD chart from Tradingview
Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) leadership is signaling a decisive push into mainstream finance for the remainder of 2025, hinting that “some of the biggest names in payments and asset management” are set to go live on the network in the coming weeks and months. Speaking alongside SDF CEO Denelle Dixon, José Fernández da Ponte—who joined SDF in mid-July and now serves as President & Chief Growth Officer—framed the acceleration as the culmination of a year spent laying technical and go-to-market groundwork. Biggest Names In Payments Coming To Stellar “We are the blockchain for financial services at scale,” Fernández da Ponte said, adding: “Over the next months, you will see some of the biggest names in payments and asset management that will continue to go live on the network.” He underscored the claim with growth figures from the on-chain economy: “If you look at TVL and DeFi for the last year, TVL in aggregate grew 2x. TVL on Stellar grew 9x… I have not seen a blockchain that has been growing there as fast.” The executive credited community-originated wallets and protocols, and the team’s continued work on “plumbing” for an open-source, permissionless stack, as catalysts for that momentum. Dixon, for her part, positioned the first half of 2025 as “laying the foundation,” and said the back half must deliver “big acceleration” on the tech side, singling out Protocol 23 as the upgrade set to make Stellar “stronger, faster, and developers’ lives easier.” Related Reading: Stellar (XLM) Turns Bullish, Can the $0.386 Wall Finally Break? She also flagged the on-network expansion of the stablecoin universe—“PYUSD on Stellar was announced, new assets are coming, and others continue to scale”—plus tangible usage wins from wallet programs that have converted one-off sign-ups into weekly activity. Those remarks track with SDF’s public roadmap and adoption goals for 2025, which emphasize real-world payments, DeFi depth, and pushing toward top-tier TVL rankings. The payments-stablecoin pillar is central to that strategy. In June, PayPal disclosed plans to make its dollar stablecoin, PYUSD, available on the Stellar network, pending regulatory approval from the New York State Department of Financial Services. The move would add another high-profile issuer to Stellar’s rails and broaden PYUSD’s distribution beyond its current venues. Neither PayPal nor SDF has provided a firm mainnet date, but the companies have reiterated the intent publicly throughout the summer. On the protocol side, Stellar’s “Whisk” release—Protocol 23—anchors the second-half execution plan. SDF documentation describes a package of eight Core Advancement Proposals that include parallelized processing, unified events, fee and throughput improvements, and developer-facing refinements around Soroban smart contracts. Related Reading: Stellar About To Moon? XLM Price Prediction Calls For 400% Explosion SDF scheduled testnet and governance milestones across the summer, setting up a mainnet vote around early September. The intent is straightforward: raise performance and ergonomics to meet the institutional-grade expectations of payments processors and asset managers now circling the network. The organization will attempt to convert that pipeline into concrete announcements this week at Meridian—SDF’s flagship annual conference—held September 17–18 in Rio de Janeiro. With builders, policy voices, and would-be enterprise adopters on site, the event’s timing aligns neatly with leadership’s “coming weeks” guidance, though neither Dixon nor Fernández da Ponte named specific partners. Will XLM Price Respond? For investors asking whether XLM will respond, the market has so far treated the integration drumbeat as a “show-me” story. As of September 16, XLM trades near $0.379. XLM remains capped by mid-summer high at $0.52 that bulls will argue require either marquee partner go-lives, visible PYUSD settlement flows, or a broader macro driven rally for the entire crypto market. Crypto analyst Crypto Patel (@CryptoPatel) shared via X on September 15: “Demand zone tested – XLM bulls ready to charge. Why this setup? Price retracing into a bullish Orderflow Zone → demand area in play. Strong rejection expected near current support. Previous week’s high at 0.4143 serving as liquidity magnet. 4H Market Structure remains bullish, supporting upside continuation.” At press time, XLM traded at $0.378. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
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A new market-cap–based Elliott Wave study from independent chartist Quantum Ascend (@quantum_ascend) argues that Stellar’s native token XLM is positioned for a fifth-wave advance that could lift its valuation roughly 5x from here. In a video published on September 10, the analyst says he prefers to model market cap rather than the dollar price because XLM’s supply dynamics have periodically distorted spot-price returns. Stellar (XLM) Set To Explode 400% “Looking at this… the USD price is only up 12,000% while the market cap chart [is] up 52,000%. So… there is some kind of inflationary pressure on the asset… Stellar, we have to use the market cap chart to measure out exactly where the price is gonna go,” he said, before mapping Fibonacci extensions on the monthly and weekly time frames. Related Reading: XLM Battles $0.45 Resistance Again: Is This the Breakout That Finally Sparks a Run to $1? From a cycle that he dates to May 2016, the analyst counts five waves up into the January 2018 peak, five down into March 2020, and then a new, ongoing motive structure that has already printed waves one through four, with wave four “finished in April of this year.” He highlights an “88% week” in July that he interprets as part of the transition into the terminal wave. The crux of his call comes from overlapping Fibonacci projections: measuring the third-to-fourth-wave drawdown and the larger 2021 range, he finds confluence near the 3.618 extension, which places XLM’s fully diluted valuation zone between roughly $60 billion and $71 billion. “My primary there is going to be $60 billion on the market cap… could see a throw over there to that $71 [billion] as well,” he said. Translating capitalization into a notional price path, Quantum Ascend frames a primary price objective around $1.96 per XLM—with a more aggressive extension near $2.28—while emphasizing adherence to Elliott Wave proportionality: “We’re looking at 400% or a 5X… everyone’s going to be screaming for $2; it’s going to end up at like $1.96… another reason that makes sense is that the third wave cannot be the shortest… I feel really good about that target right there.” The analyst also notes that a rapid, internally impulsive sub-structure is plausible for the fifth wave (“could see five waves in this fifth wave here pretty quick”), given the asset’s history of condensed moves. As of September 11, 2025, XLM changes hands around $0.386 with a market capitalization near $12.28 billion, per CoinMarketCap. A move to the analyst’s $60 billion primary target would imply an appreciation on the order of ~4.9x from today’s valuation, with the precise dollar price contingent on circulating-supply conditions at the time of arrival. Related Reading: Stellar (XLM) Turns Bullish, Can the $0.386 Wall Finally Break? Supply mechanics are a key backdrop to his market-cap emphasis. In November 2019, the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) reduced total XLM supply to ~50 billion via a 55 billion token burn; since then, no new lumens are created at the protocol level, although circulating supply has continued to evolve as SDF distributes treasury holdings over time. This helps explain why long-horizon market-cap curves can diverge from simple price charts, particularly when comparing epochs with different circulating float. If realized, a primary target near $1.96 would set a new all-time high for XLM, exceeding the $0.938 peak recorded on January 4, 2018. That historical marker is relevant because, in Elliott terms, structurally new highs often validate the completion of a cycle’s terminal wave—though the analyst himself ties confirmation to the unfolding of the internal wave structure rather than to a single price print. To be sure, Elliott counting and Fibonacci confluence are interpretive frameworks, not certainties. Macro liquidity, the path of Bitcoin dominance, and idiosyncratic issuance/distribution by large holders can all alter trajectories and timing. Still, for believers in cycle symmetry, Quantum Ascend’s case is straightforward: a high-time-timeframe fifth wave for XLM, projected at roughly $60 billion in market cap, equating to about a 400% rally from current levels—“just shy of $2” on price. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
Stellar (XLM) has finally broken its silence with a fresh bullish signal, sparking renewed optimism in the altcoin market. After weeks of sideways trading, the SuperTrend indicator has turned bullish for the first time since late August, according to trader Ali (@ali_charts). Related Reading: This Bitcoin Cycle Changes Everything, Real Vision Analyst Explains Why XLM now faces a decisive test at the $0.386 resistance, a level where sellers have repeatedly pushed back in recent weeks. The bullish reversal came as XLM established support at $0.363, creating a stronger floor for accumulation. With volume steadily increasing around this zone, traders are treating the move as more than just a temporary bounce. If momentum holds, XLM could unlock a major upside move that shifts market sentiment. What’s Fueling Stellar’s Momentum? The broader crypto market’s recent stabilization has provided a healthy backdrop for altcoins like Stellar (XLM) to regain traction. Hidden accumulation patterns within key demand zones suggest larger wallets are quietly entering the market, strengthening the bullish case. On the technical front, the MACD has turned positive, while XLM’s RSI remains neutral at 48, leaving room for further gains without hitting overbought territory. Analysts note that a clean break above $0.386 could quickly open the door to higher targets at $0.390 and $0.400, with medium-term forecasts eyeing $0.45–$0.48 by October 2025. Institutional traders are also watching the $0.43 resistance closely. A confirmed breakout above this level could ignite stronger momentum, potentially pushing XLM into a sustained rally toward its 52-week high near $0.50. Bullish and Bearish Scenarios Ahead If Stellar manages to break and hold above $0.386, short-term targets sit at $0.41–$0.42, with a stronger push toward $0.45–$0.48 likely in the next 4–6 weeks. XLM's price trends to the upside on the daily chart. Source: XLMUSD on Tradingview However, failure at resistance could send XLM back to retest support between $0.38 and $0.383, with a deeper drop toward $0.37 possible if sellers regain control. For now, XLM trades at $0.384 with a 3.5% intraday gain, reflecting cautious optimism. Traders are closely monitoring volume expansion and momentum indicators as confirmation signals. Related Reading: Ethereum Price At Risk Of Crash To $4,000, Is A New ATH Still Possible? With accumulation patterns aligning and market conditions stabilizing, Stellar’s next breakout attempt could decide whether this rally has lasting strength. Cover image from ChatGPT, XLMUSD chart from Tradingview
Stellar (XLM) has made its fourth attempt since June to break the $0.45 resistance, though it now trades at $0.36 after repeated rejections. Analysts note that such repeated tests often signal “resistance fatigue,” suggesting sellers may be running out of steam. Related Reading: Ethereum Will ‘Likely 100x From Here,’ Says Joe Lubin This attempt comes at a time when Stellar’s fundamentals are strengthening. The much-anticipated Protocol 23 upgrade and growing adoption of real-world assets (RWA), now valued at more than $460 million, are providing a strong narrative for a potential breakout. Why $0.45 Could Define Stellar’s Next Move Despite optimism around Stellar (XLM), it remains one of the biggest losers among the top 20 cryptocurrencies, sliding about 9% over the past week to trade near $0.36. Analysts note that a decisive close above $0.40 with strong volume could open the door for XLM to challenge the $0.45 resistance. Beyond that, analysts see $0.64 as the next significant hurdle. However, failure to push through resistance could trigger a pullback toward $0.32, where buyers have previously stepped in to defend support. XLM's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: XLMUSD on Tradingview Technical indicators show mixed signals. On one side, XLM recently flashed a death cross on shorter timeframes, suggesting near-term downside risk. On the other, oversold conditions and seasonal September strength, historically averaging a 3% monthly gain, hint at potential recovery. Could XLM Finally Run Toward $1? The long-term outlook remains bullish. Protocol 23 is expected to deliver faster and more scalable transactions, while ISO 20022 adoption strengthens Stellar’s role in institutional cross-border payments. Together, these catalysts build a credible case for a sustained rally. Market observers argue that a clean break above $0.45 could mark the start of a broader trend, with $1 no longer looking like a distant dream. Traders are closely monitoring $0.32–$0.34 support zones for accumulation opportunities, while keeping an eye on $0.44 and $0.47 as the next upside targets. Related Reading: Pundit Calls Bitcoin Price Crash Below $93,000, Reveals Bear Targets From Here With momentum building and fundamentals aligning, XLM’s latest attempt at $0.45 could be the breakout that finally sparks its long-awaited rally toward $1. Cover image from ChatGPT, XLMUSD chart from Tradingview
Stellar (XLM) is fast approaching a major milestone as the network closes in on 10 million accounts, fueled by a surge of institutional adoption. Current figures show 9.69 million active wallets, with an impressive 5,000-6,000 new addresses joining daily. Related Reading: XRP’s Biggest Doubter Just Dropped Close To $5 Price Bomb — Here’s Why This growth reflects more than retail speculation as it signals meaningful enterprise adoption in payments, tokenized deposits, and cross-border transactions. Unlike different hyped assets, Stellar has quietly built its reputation as a trusted blockchain solution. The network’s focus on compliance and financial-grade use cases is drawing banks, fintech firms, and remittance providers. With over $150 million in total value locked and consistent wallet creation, Stellar is showing signs of steady, sustainable growth that could lay the groundwork for a major price rally. Why Institutions Are Going Big on Stellar Institutional money is playing a key role in Stellar’s momentum. From partnerships with MoneyGram and Circle to recent pilots with central banks and fintechs like VersaBank, XLM is becoming a practical tool for global finance. VersaBank, for example, has begun testing tokenized deposits (USDVB) on Stellar alongside Ethereum and Algorand, mirroring confidence in Stellar’s scalability and compliance. This steady inflow of enterprise adoption is critical. Unlike retail-driven spikes, institutional backing provides consistent liquidity and long-term confidence. Analysts suggest that the growth of network growth and enterprise demand could act as the spark for XLM’s next breakout, especially if it pushes past psychological resistance at $0.50. XLM Price Forecast: $0.48 to $0.57 in Sight Currently Stellar trades around $0.38, hovering near its key support levels. Technical indicators suggest the cryptocurrency is preparing for a bullish reversal. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) sits in neutral territory, while narrowing MACD patterns hint at fading bearish momentum. XLM's price moving sideways on the daily chart. Source: XLMUSD on Tradingview Analysts project short-term targets between $0.42 and $0.44, with a medium-term breakout toward $0.48–$0.57 by late September. If XLM clears resistance at $0.50, institutional demand could push the price higher, with some models pointing to the $0.60–$0.77 range as the next major battleground. Related Reading: Analyst Says XRP Price Is Set To Hit $4 If It Breaks This Resistance Line However, failure to hold above $0.37 could expose Stellar to a deeper pullback toward $0.29. For now, the bullish case outweighs the bearish scenario, and with Stellar nearing 10 million accounts, many traders see this as a defining moment for XLM’s long-term trajectory. Cover image from ChatGPT, XLMUSD chart from Tradingview
The UK-regulated digital asset platform has integrated Stellar into its tokenization tool and launched the Aberdeen tokenized money market fund on the network.
Stellar (XLM) is currently stabilizing near the $0.42 mark after a volatile July rally that pushed prices up by more than 75%. Related Reading: Polkadot Powers Up: Breakout Structure Signals A Bullish Week Ahead Following a brief pullback to around $0.37, buyers have stepped in, keeping the token above critical support zones. As of early August, XLM trades between $0.384 and $0.392, signaling a period of healthy consolidation rather than panic-driven selling. Technical analysis shows that XLM is approaching key resistance at $0.4007, with immediate support sitting at $0.376. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) remains neutral, while decreasing trading volume indicates that current moves are driven more by profit-taking than bearish sentiment. XLM's price trends to the upside on the daily chart. Source: XLMUSD on Tradingview Analysts Predict 5x Rally by Q4 — Can Stellar (XLM) Deliver? Despite short-term volatility, analysts are optimistic about XLM’s prospects heading into Q4 2025. Projections suggest that if the current support levels hold and bullish momentum returns, the token could target $0.52 and eventually push toward $0.60 or beyond. Some bold forecasts even point to a 5x rally, potentially sending XLM as high as $1.50. A key driver behind this bullish outlook is increasing whale accumulation. On-chain data reveals a rise in wallet addresses holding over 10 million XLM, signaling strong confidence from long-term investors. Exchange inflows remain stable, further indicating that large holders are not rushing to exit positions. Institutional Interest and Long-Term Fundamentals Support XLM Institutional sentiment toward Stellar has improved significantly in 2025. Several asset managers have included XLM in their infrastructure-focused crypto portfolios, reflecting growing confidence in Stellar’s real-world utility. Key partnerships with companies like IBM, MoneyGram, and Franklin Templeton continue to bolster the network’s relevance in cross-border payments and CBDC development. Additionally, Stellar’s focus on fast, low-cost global transactions and the development of its smart contract platform, Soroban, support its position as a top-tier altcoin. If the price can hold current levels and gain momentum above $0.40, Stellar could be poised for another major leg up. Related Reading: Dogecoin Just Hit A Prime Risk-Reward Entry, Says Analyst As XLM holds firm around $0.43, a breakout above key resistance could spark the rally analysts have been forecasting, potentially making Stellar the next top-performing crypto. Cover image from ChatGPT, XLMUSD chart from Tradingview
Visa's platform now supports four stablecoins across four blockchains, including Ethereum and Solana.
The Stellar Development Foundation also hired Jason Karsh, a former Block and Blockchain.com executive, as chief marketing officer.
Stellar (XLM) has seen a sudden burst of activity this week. According to recent data, XLM jumped 12% in the last 24 hours to trade around $0.48. Its seven‑day return is even more eye‑catching, with a gain of 92%. Trading volume on spot markets climbed to $14 billion, a 17% rise, showing that investors are piling in. Related Reading: Kiyosaki Awaits The Next Bitcoin Sale: ‘My Fellow Pigs And I Are Feasting’ Support Turns Into Base Based on reports, the old resistance zone at $0.31 up to $0.37 has flipped into a solid support area. That shift gives buyers a clear line in the sand. Wave 3 in the Elliott count seems to be stretching higher, suggesting there’s room for more upside if momentum holds. Derivatives Activity Paints A Mixed Picture Spot volume is surging. But derivatives tell a slightly different story. CoinGlass figures show that derivatives trading volume slipped 2.25% to $3.80 billion even as Open Interest jumped 29% to $496 million. The rise in Open Interest means more new positions are on the table. Yet funding rates indicate traders aren’t over‑leveraging just to chase quick gains. Source: Coinglass The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is sitting near 89, well above the usual overbought threshold of 70. That level often triggers short‑term pullbacks. Still, in a strong uptrend, RSI can hug lofty readings for longer than many expect. The MACD line at 0.02 lies comfortably above its signal line at 0.01, and the growing histogram bars hint that bullish momentum is not fading anytime soon. Nine-Year Trend Shows Strength Analysts point out that Stellar has logged nine straight years of higher lows. That pattern has held through bear markets and bull runs alike. If that trend stays intact, it could pave the way for a fifth wave—or a Wave C—move similar to past rallies in major altcoins. Related Reading: Analyst Sounds The Alarm: Shiba Inu Primed For Over 1,500% Breakout Market Activity Signals Caution Traders are keeping a close eye on volume and on‑chain signals. Sharp inflections in RSI or a sudden shift in funding rates could spark profit‑taking. A pullback toward the $0.35–$0.38 zone would still leave XLM in a bullish setup, and it might give fresh buyers a better entry point. Based on the mix of strong on‑chain support, robust momentum indicators, and a long‑term uptrend, Stellar looks set for more gains. But with 92% surge in a week, a pause or small correction wouldn’t be a surprise. Traders and investors will be watching closely as sessions unfold to see if XLM can push past $0.50 or if it takes that breather first. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView
On Saturday, Stellar's XLM surged 6% to $0.3880, making it the top performer by percent change among the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market cap.
Stellar Lumens hit a critical support level this week at $0.20, putting the token in a precarious spot. At that price, XLM sits 30% below its peak in May and 60% under its 2024 high. Related Reading: Bitcoin Meets Heartbreak In Drake’s Latest Track—Details Based on reports, bears have been piling on, pushing the funding rate into negative territory since early June. If that support gives way, traders warn XLM could slide toward $0.15, a drop of about 35%. Network Activity Up According to Artemis, operations on the Stellar network surged to 197 million in June. Stablecoin supply also reached a record $667 million. Over the past five months, the total value locked in real‑world asset tokenization grew to $487 million, helped by new offerings such as the Franklin OnChain US Government Money Market Fund. Those figures suggest healthy demand for on‑chain services and asset tokenization inside Stellar’s ecosystem. Funding Rates Down Funding rates in perpetual futures have been negative most days since May. That means more short positions than long ones, with short traders paying long traders to keep their bets in place. XLM’s funding rate hit its lowest point since June 30, pointing to rising bearish sentiment. When funding rates stay deep in the red, it often adds selling pressure as traders brace for steeper losses. The image above shows that XLM funding rates are down on most major exchanges, particularly for stablecoin-margined pairs, data from Coinalyze shows. On‑Chain Growth Clashes With Market Mood Nansen data shows the number of transactions rose by 11% over the last seven days to 182 million. Active addresses climbed 10% to 146,700 in the same span. Even so, price action has ignored these gains. XLM fell beneath its 50‑day and 100‑day Exponential Moving Averages, and momentum appears to favor sellers. Some market watchers suggest that deep negative funding could trigger a short squeeze, turning sentiment around if shorts rush to cover. Chart Patterns Warn Of Drop The daily chart reveals a descending triangle pattern, with $0.21 forming the lower trendline. That level also marked April’s lows when altcoins broadly sold off. XLM has slipped below the 60% Fibonacci Retracement zone, where many traders expect a bounce. A clean break under the triangle could unleash algorithm‑driven orders, sending price toward $0.15. Related Reading: Brazil’s Central Bank Hacked—$40M In Crypto Washed In Aftermath Meanwhile, Stellar’s fundamentals look solid, but technical signals remain bearish. Traders and holders should watch that $0.21 line. A strong rebound there could restore confidence in on‑chain strength. On the flip side, a slide through support may spark faster losses. Either way, XLM’s near‑term path hinges on that key level. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView
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After breaking out of its five-month downtrend, an analyst suggests a repeat of Stellar (XLM)’s last cycle playbook could be on the horizon. The cryptocurrency has confirmed its breakdown from a bullish reversal pattern and eyes a surge toward new targets Related Reading: Ethereum Jumps To $2,000 Amid Market Surge – Analyst Says This Resistance Is Next Stellar Breakout Targets $0.39 Amid the market pump, Stellar has broken out of a key demand zone and retested the $0.30 mark for the first time since March. The cryptocurrency has been in a downtrend since its November 2024 breakout, when it reached a three-year high of $0.63. During this year’s retraces, XLM dropped 68% from the highs to a five-month low of $0.20. However, the late-April market recovery saw the cryptocurrency surge above the downtrend and attempt to confirm the breakout after recording a weekly close above the $0.28 mark. On Friday, Stellar has reclaimed the $0.29 resistance and retested the $0.30 mark for the first time in nearly two months. Following today’s performance, Ali Martinez pointed out that Stellar is breaking out of a two-month inverse head and Shoulder pattern. This pattern is a bullish reversal setup that suggests a potential shift from a downtrend to an uptrend. Earlier this week, the analyst pointed out that the pattern’s right shoulder was forming and the neckline sat around the $0.29 mark. According to his post, a breakout from this formation potentially eyed a 30% rally toward the $0.39 resistance, lost during the February retraces. XLM To Repeat Historical Tendencies? Analyst Rekt Capital highlighted that the cryptocurrency confirmed the end of its multi-month downtrend and a breakout from its Downtrending Channel. Per the post, if XLM weekly closes above its key area, between $0.27-$0.29, any dips into this zone would figure as a successful reclaim of the area as support to support a move to higher regions. The analyst explained that reclaiming the $0.27-$0.29 area is crucial because it is a “historical demand region on the monthly timeframe.” In the past, turning this zone into support during bull markets has enabled Stellar to rally toward the $0.37-$0.40 mark. In 2021, the cryptocurrency rallied toward its cycle high of $0.80 after retesting the key demand zone and breaking out of the $0.37 barrier. Similarly, it hit its all-time high (ATH) of $0.87 after a breakout from this area. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Says XRP Price Must Clear This Level Or Risk Crash To $1.9 If XLM repeats history and rallies to the next resistance, it must reclaim and confirm that level to continue with its historical tendencies. “As such, a reclaim could see XLM challenge the $0.52 blue highs over time,” Rekt Capital concluded. Meanwhile, analyst CW has noted that after breaking the upper line of the downtrend channel, Stellar would encounter resistance in two selling walls, one between the $0.34-$0.38 levels, and a big one around the $0.47-$0.70 zone. As of this writing, Stellar trades at $0.296, a 2% increase in the daily timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
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The Stellar price has crashed by double digits over the past week, mirroring the dwindling climate of the altcoin market. However, if the latest price action is anything to go by, XLM could be gearing up for a significant bullish rally in the coming days. Here’s How XLM Is Gearing For A 20% Move In a new post on the X platform, prominent crypto analyst Ali Martinez put forward an interesting prognosis for the Stellar price over the next few days. According to Martinez, the price of XLM could experience some relief soon, as a 20% upward move appears to be on the horizon. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Forecast: LTF Head And Shoulders Pattern Predicts Crash – Here’s The Target The reasoning behind this bullish projection is the formation of a descending triangle pattern on the 1-hour timeframe of the Stellar price chart. The descending triangle is a technical analysis pattern that looks like a right-angled triangle with a diagonal falling upper trendline (connecting a series of lower highs) and a horizontal lower trendline (connecting the swing lows). Typically, a descending triangle formation is considered a bearish technical analysis pattern or a continuation pattern with an established downtrend. Nevertheless, a descending triangle can also be a trend reversal pattern and a bullish signal, with the price breaking out in the initial trend’s opposite direction. As shown in the chart above, the price of Stellar recently found support at the horizontal lower trendline set around $0.274, bouncing back toward the $0.28 mark. However, Martinez suggested that the XLM price could be targeting the resistance zone between $0.28 and $0.29. If the Stellar price does break out of the descending triangle pattern, Martinez expects the altcoin to move up by at least 20%, placing the target at around $0.33. For context, the price target for the descending triangle pattern is calculated by adding the vertical height between the sloping and horizontal trendlines. A move toward $0.33 could be exactly what the price of Stellar needs to kickstart a fresh bull rally. In a separate post on X, Martinez revealed that the $0.55 mark might be a crucial level to watch for a sustained bull run. The chart above shows that the price of XLM has been rejected at $0.55 level multiple since 2018. However, it is worth noting that the more times the price tests a level, the weaker it becomes and the more likely it is to be broken. Stellar Price At A Glance As of this writing, the price of XLM stands at around $0.276, reflecting a 1.6% decline in the past 24 hours. According to data from CoinGecko, the altcoin’s value has fallen by more than 11% in the past seven days. Related Reading: AAVE Price To $360? Crypto Analyst Identifies Pattern For Bullish Breakout Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from TradingView
Stellar (XLM) is attempting to reclaim a recently lost level that could propel the price to a retest of a key resistance zone. Some market watchers suggested that its price could be preparing for a massive surge to a new all-time high (ATH). Related Reading: Cardano 125% Pump Coming? Analyst Says ADA ‘Could Be Poised’ For Rally To $2.20 Stellar Getting Ready For 300% Breakout Stellar has seen a 9% surge in the past day, recovering from this week’s market dump and rallying to the $0.30 mark again. According to crypto analyst Ali Martinez, Stellar could witness a 300% breakout soon as the cryptocurrency appears to be forming a bullish pattern. After the November 2024 breakout, XLM started to form a bullish flag, with the 600% post-US election rally forming the pattern’s flagpole. Since then, Stellar has been consolidating between the $0.63 and $0.25 price range, forming the pattern’s flag. Since hitting its 3-year high in December, XLM has seen a 52% price decrease, failing to break above its downtrend line. During the February market retraces, the cryptocurrency retraced nearly 40% from its monthly opening, hitting its lowest price action since November. Over the weekend, Stellar followed the rest of the crypto market, fueled by US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a US Crypto Strategic Reserve comprised of “made in the USA” cryptocurrencies like XRP, Cardano (ADA), and Solana (SOL). XLM surged around 25% from the range’s lower levels to $0.37, retesting the $0.35 key resistance. The $0.32-$0-35 range has been a key zone for the cryptocurrency since the Q4 2024 breakout, serving as a crucial support level until turning into resistance in February. As the analyst pointed out, “A sustained break above the $0.42 resistance could trigger a bull run to $1.60.” Nonetheless, the cryptocurrency’s recent performance has failed to reclaim a key level in the mid-zone of its 3-month price range. XLM Following 2017’s Playbook? XLM failed to hold the $0.35 level amid the Monday market dump, retracing 20% and erasing the Sunday gains. Breaking above this resistance could send Stellar’s price to the bull flag’s upper range while failing to reclaim it could send the price to the pattern’s lower range between $0.20 and $0.23. On Tuesday, the cryptocurrency continued bleeding and retested its recent lows as support. XLM bounced from $0.27 above the $0.30 level on Wednesday morning, attempting to reclaim it. Technical Analyst Charting Guy highlighted that XLM’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) recently broke out of a 96-day downtrend “while price consolidated in the golden pocket with time capitulation getting to people.” Related Reading: Ethereum Price ‘Between Heaven And Hell’: $2,000 Level Retest Key For ETH’s Next Move He also noted that XLM’s bull flag “coincidentally targets” the 1.272 Fibonacci level at around $2.46. After its recent performance, the cryptocurrency appears to be following its 2017 pattern, which adds “more confluence to 1.272 fib target,” he explained. In Q4 2017, Stellar saw a similar price breakout, followed by a consolidation period within a bullish flag. XLM then broke out of this pattern and rose over 190% to ATH in early 2018. To the analyst, “Once we break above the top of the golden pocket, it’s game on.” At the time of writing, Stellar trades at $0.30, a 2.4% increase in the weekly timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
The Stellar (XLM) market has registered a price boost in the past day gaining by 10.77% according to data from CoinMarketCap. This price bounce comes after a rather bearish week marked by significant losses across the general crypto market. Interestingly, as these digital assets show some minor recovery, renowned market analyst Ali Martinez has postulated that XLM may be preparing for a major bullish swing. Related Reading: Solana Jumps 9% As Whales Quietly Accumulate Millions—Details XLM’s Bullish Flag Could Propel Prices To $1.20 – Analyst In an X post on March 1, Martinez shared an interesting technical analysis of the XLM market. According to the market expert, there is a bullish flag formation on the XLM/USDT 3-day trading chart signaling an incoming price surge. For context, the bullish flag pattern occurs when an asset experiences a steep rise in price representing the flagpole followed by a consolidation period with a declining price movement representing the flag. On the XLM/USDT chart, the bullish flag is formed following a price rally in November 2024 which is trailed by a price correction phase to date. However, while the bullish flag might signal a potential upward momentum ready to explode, Stellar must break beyond the upper boundary of the flag currently at $0.41 to confirm any price surge. Looking beyond this level, the altcoin will also face significant resistance to its upward movement at $1.00, $1.21, and $1.41 price levels respectively. However, in the presence of sufficient buying pressure, XLM could surge by at least 330% upon confirmation of bullish intent suggesting a minimum price of around $1.20. This projected rise of Stellar stems from historical data from which a bullish flag is expected to produce market gains similar to the length of its flagpole. Interestingly, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) on the XLM/USDT daily chart also supports the bullish potential of the altcoin. According to data from Tradingview, this RSI is currently at 4.59 headed in the upward direction, signaling more room for XLM price gains following its recent recovery. Related Reading: Dogecoin Holds Critical Support Level – Can Bulls Reclaim $0.25? XLM Price Overview At the time of writing, XLM trades at $0.3141 after its 10% price increase in the last 24 hours as earlier stated. Meanwhile, there is a slight reduction in market engagement as indicated by a 1.12% decline in daily trading volume. It is worth noting that XLM still remains in the red zone on its weekly and monthly timeframes with losses of 5.94% and 27.28%, respectively suggesting larger bearish market control in recent times. For a bullish flag breakout to materialize, XLM traders must increase the current buying pressure and induce a higher trading volume. Featured image from Bitpanda, chart from Tradingview
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