Stellar Gains 328% on Cross-Border Payments and RWA Momentum

Stellar (XLM) is gaining traction as renewed interest in cross-border payments and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization drives bullish momentum. The cryptocurrency is currently trading at $0.4336 with a market capitalization of $13.56 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $571.84 million. Over the past year, XLM has surged 328%, reflecting growing demand for its low-cost, high-speed transaction infrastructure [1].

Technical indicators highlight a strong monthly rally of over 20%, with XLM breaking out of a bullish flag pattern on the daily chart. This continuation pattern suggests potential upside toward $0.97 if the current momentum persists [1]. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) remains healthy above 60, signaling continued upward pressure. Crucially, the asset is holding above the $0.42 support level, which is essential for confirming the continuation of the uptrend [1].

Short-term resistance is observed near $0.45–$0.47. A breakout from this range could open the path toward $0.52 and beyond. However, failure to defend the $0.42 support could trigger a pullback to the $0.38 level before the next bullish attempt [1]. Analysts project that XLM could challenge the $1 mark within the current market cycle, particularly if broader crypto conditions remain favorable [1].

From a fundamental perspective, Stellar’s focus on RWA tokenization and cross-border payments is a core driver of its appeal. The network’s Protocol 23 update has enhanced scalability and transaction throughput, further boosting confidence in its long-term viability [4]. The growing adoption of Stellar’s stablecoin infrastructure is also fueling interest, as it enables efficient and low-cost transactions across global markets [4].

Community and market sentiment are increasingly bullish, with rising open interest in Stellar derivatives and an uptrend in the Stellar Fear and Greed Index indicating heightened optimism [1]. While the broader cryptocurrency market remains volatile, Stellar’s price action is primarily being driven by its own expanding use cases and infrastructure development [5]. Analysts emphasize that the recent surge reflects XLM’s growing role in the payments ecosystem rather than being directly linked to the Ripple-SEC legal dispute [5].

As XLM continues to test key resistance levels, the focus remains on whether it can maintain this bullish momentum amid broader market fluctuations. A sustained hold above $0.45 could trigger a move toward $0.52 in the short term, reinforcing the narrative of a maturing and increasingly institutional-grade digital asset [1].

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[1] https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/689a7e0b790b292b8ac6c03a/

[4] https://blockchain.news/Profile/Rebeca-Moen

[5] https://www.onesafe.io/author/onesafe-content-team