Stellar's
XLM
price climbed by 3.53% to reach $0.2508 on Tuesday, outperforming most leading cryptocurrencies as trading volume soared 23%
above its weekly average
. This upward move pushed the token into a significant resistance area at $0.2540, challenging bullish traders who were anticipating a breakout. Yet, a wave of selling late in the session led to a swift pullback, with XLM falling from $0.2477 to $0.2449 after a surge in sell orders totaling 2.8 million tokens,
indicating profit-taking and new downside pressures
.
During overnight trading,
short-term support near $0.2443 was reinforced
, as 70.4 million tokens were traded—almost double the typical 24-hour volume. This increase pointed to heightened market activity but also emphasized the volatility, with price swings within the day reaching 5%. Technical signals are mixed, with main support at $0.2422 and resistance at $0.2540.
Should bearish pressure continue
, XLM may revisit deeper support around $0.2420, while a steady move above $0.2540 could pave the way for additional gains.
Optimism among bulls was fueled by
a record-setting $169.30 million in Total Value Locked (TVL)
on the
Stellar
network, highlighting increased activity within the ecosystem. The jump in TVL coincides with XLM’s recent two-day rally of 10%, positioning the token near a crucial technical level.
Experts point out
that a daily close above $0.256—which aligns with the 38.20% Fibonacci retracement and the upper boundary of a falling wedge—could set the stage for a move toward the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at $0.292.
Technical analysis further backs the bullish outlook, as the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is moving upward toward neutral, and there was
a bullish MACD crossover observed on Monday
. Still, a drop below $0.256 could send XLM down to the weekly support at $0.221. Traders should keep an eye on institutional trading patterns, since
bearish momentum could remain a threat
if significant sell-offs continue.
With fundamental news relatively subdued, market watchers are focused on whether XLM can reclaim $0.2540 or if it will revisit support at $0.2420. The direction of the next move will likely hinge on trading volume and institutional involvement, which could shape the upcoming trend in Stellar’s price.