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Stellar Holds the Line at $0.277 as Buyers Defend Key Support Zone
XLM steadies after a sharp 5.5% sell-off, with traders watching the $0.277 level as the critical line between recovery and renewed downside pressure.
Updated Nov 3, 2025, 4:59 p.m. Published Nov 3, 2025, 4:59 p.m.
What to know:
- Stellar’s price rebounded from a $0.277 low after heavy liquidation, confirming the level as pivotal short-term support.
- Volume surged 887% during the breakdown before normalizing, hinting at short-term stabilization.
- XLM faces strong resistance at $0.3014, with consolidation near $0.281 suggesting a balanced but fragile market.
Stellar (XLM) bounced to $0.285 on Tuesday following a sell-off, with trading volumes running 11.18% above the 30-day average as smart contract activity on the network surged 700%. The rebound marked a clear break from recent consolidation, signaling renewed participation from selective institutional flows.
Despite the rebound, XLM underperformed the broader crypto market (CD5) by 2.10%, reflecting network-specific headwinds even as sector sentiment improved. Traders highlighted Stellar’s $5.4 billion real-world asset tokenization milestone as evidence of growing network utility, though the muted relative strength hinted at cautious rather than exuberant buying.
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A brief capitulation between 15:27 and 15:31 UTC saw XLM plunge 5.5% from $0.293 to $0.277, with volume spiking to 12.8 million shares per minute. Support held firm at $0.277, sparking a sharp rebound toward $0.285 as buyers stepped in aggressively following the washout.
Technically, Stellar faces resistance at $0.3014 after a failed hold of $0.2900 support, with current consolidation near $0.281 suggesting balance between bulls and bears. The 887% volume surge during the breakdown underscores lingering volatility even as fundamental momentum builds.
Key Technical Levels Signal Mixed Momentum for XLM
Support & Resistance
- Support: Critical support established at $0.277 following extreme washout.
- Resistance: Strong resistance confirmed at $0.3014 after breakdown from $0.2900 support.
- Range: Current consolidation between $0.281 – $0.285.
Volume Analysis
- 24-hour volume is 11.18% above the 30-day average, confirming directional conviction.
- Breakdown phase: Extraordinary spike to 259.3M shares (+887% vs. SMA).
- Stabilization: Volume normalized below 4M shares, indicating reduced volatility.
Chart Patterns
- Decisive break below ascending trendline support during capitulation.
- 24-hour range: $0.0287 (9.4%) from $0.3038 high to $0.2817 low.
- Stabilization: Price steadying after rebound attempts from $0.277 low.
Targets & Risk/Reward
- Immediate resistance: $0.2900 (former support).
- Upside target: $0.3014, contingent on sustained momentum.
- Downside risk: Retest of $0.277 support if consolidation fails.
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