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Stellar’s XLM Holds Steady at $0.2975 as Weak Volume Caps Rebound Momentum
XLM consolidated near $0.2975 after a volatile session, underperforming the broader crypto market despite signs of accumulation near key support.
Updated Oct 30, 2025, 5:22 p.m. Published Oct 30, 2025, 5:22 p.m.
What to know:
- XLM underperformed by 3.53%, holding at $0.2975 while broader crypto assets advanced.
- Trading volume fell 21% below the 30-day average, signaling weak conviction and a largely retail-driven move.
- Support sits at $0.2950, with resistance at $0.3000–$0.3050; a breakout requires stronger institutional participation.
Stellar’s XLM consolidated at $0.2975 on Tuesday but lagged the broader crypto market by 3.53%, highlighting weak relative strength.
Trading volume fell 21% below the 30-day average, pointing to limited conviction behind the move. Analysts said the price action appeared retail-driven, with little evidence of institutional support — a key ingredient for sustained upside.
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XLM plunged from $0.3194 to $0.2952 before a sharp V-shaped recovery to $0.2980, hinting at possible accumulation near $0.2950 support. However, the muted volume suggests any breakout above the $0.3000–$0.3050 zone will require stronger participation from larger players.
Technical analysis
- Support/Resistance
- Primary support holding at $0.2950.
- Resistance cluster forming at $0.3000–$0.3050, with critical resistance at $0.3200 following the earlier breakdown.
- Volume Analysis
- 81.9M volume (up 198% above the 24-hour SMA) marked the reversal point.
- Overall session volume was 21% below the 30-day average, indicating weak conviction behind the move.
- Chart Patterns
- V-shaped recovery from session lows suggests a possible double-bottom formation.
- Sustained volume confirmation is required to validate the pattern.
- Risk/Reward
- Current positioning at $0.2975 offers a favorable setup.
- Tight stops below $0.2950 support, with targets at the $0.3050 resistance zone.
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