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XLM Consolidates in Tight Range After Early Volatility
XLM briefly pushed higher on Oct. 3 before sharp selling erased gains, highlighting resistance near $0.41 even as Bitcoin.com Wallet integration expands Stellar’s reach.
Updated Oct 3, 2025, 4:27 p.m. Published Oct 3, 2025, 4:27 p.m.
What to know:
- XLM climbed to $0.4041 before sliding back to $0.4015 on heavy sell pressure after 14:00 UTC.
- More than 1.4M tokens traded in one minute, validating resistance at the $0.41 level.
- Bitcoin.com Wallet integration broadens access to Stellar’s ecosystem, while October’s seasonality has historically supported crypto prices.
Stellar’s XLM token reversed sharply on Oct. 3 after briefly testing new highs. The token rose to $0.4041 in afternoon trading, but heavy selling after 14:00 UTC dragged it back to $0.4015, erasing earlier gains.
Volumes spiked during the sell-off, with more than 1.4 million tokens traded in a single minute, signaling institutional selling at resistance and raising the risk of further downside.
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The move comes as Bitcoin.com Wallet integrated Stellar and its DeFi protocols, expanding XLM’s payments reach. Seasonal trends may provide support, with October historically a strong month for crypto, though near-term pressure remains.
Technical Indicators Summary
- Volume analysis revealed increased activity during initial advance with exceptionally strong selling volume exceeding 1.4 million during the 14:00-14:01 timeframe.
- Resistance formed around $0.41-$0.41 zone where price repeatedly encountered selling pressure.
- Support levels identified near $0.40-$0.40 where buying interest materialized multiple times.
- Consolidation formation developed between $0.40-$0.40 indicating potential accumulation.
- Bearish reversal pattern validated by institutional distribution at session peaks.
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