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Stellar’s XLM token climbed 0.97% to $0.279 on Tuesday, overcoming resistance at $0.281 as trading volume spiked nearly 60% above the weekly average. CoinDesk’s analytics desk attributes the breakout to institutional accumulation rather than meme-driven speculation, with higher lows at $0.266, $0.270 and $0.276 providing a sturdy launchpad. (CoinDesk)
Volume Tells the Story
- Peak turnover hit 127.2 million XLM during a midday support test, 88% above the daily average, before momentum carried price through the ceiling.
- Final-hour trading saw more than 1 million XLM change hands per minute—evidence that professional desks chased the breakout rather than fading it.
- CoinGecko data puts XLM at $0.2735, up roughly 0.5% over the past 24 hours, suggesting the pullback has been orderly so far. (CoinGecko API)
Technical Map
- Primary support sits at $0.276, followed by $0.270 and $0.266 should profit-taking deepen.
- Holding above $0.281 keeps the breakout structure intact, making $0.285–$0.290 the next upside checkpoint.
- Volatility remains manageable with a 9.4% intraday range, leaving room for trend continuation if bitcoin stabilizes.
Outlook
- Sustained institutional interest could usher in a retest of $0.30, especially if liquidity in large-cap altcoins improves.
- A sharp reversal below $0.270 would invalidate the setup and signal that Tuesday’s rally was a one-off liquidity event.
- Traders should monitor cross-flows from payment-focused peers like XRP and XLM’s on-chain activity for confirmation that fundamental adoption is tracking price action.
Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Digital assets carry significant risk.