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Stellar (XLM) Breaks Key Resistance Amid Heavy Volume Surge
XLM outperformed the broader crypto market with a 0.97% gain, supported by a sharp rise in trading activity and an ascending technical pattern suggesting continued upside potential.
Updated Nov 5, 2025, 5:29 p.m. Published Nov 5, 2025, 5:29 p.m.
What to know:
- Trading volume spiked 59.61% above the seven-day average, indicating institutional accumulation rather than retail-driven momentum.
- XLM confirmed primary support at $0.256 and broke through key resistance at $0.281, reinforcing bullish technical momentum.
- The next upside target sits near $0.285, while downside support levels at $0.276 and $0.270 provide short-term risk anchors.
Stellar (XLM) posted modest gains in Tuesday’s session, climbing 0.97% to $0.279 and outperforming the broader crypto market by 1.84%. The move came despite overall market caution, signaling selective buying interest and relative strength for the token.
Trading volume surged 59.61% above its seven-day average, marking a notable uptick in participation that often precedes larger directional moves. This rise in activity points to institutional repositioning rather than short-term speculation, as traders appeared to accumulate positions amid a restrained upward trend.
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Technical indicators show XLM dropped to test support near $0.256 before recovering throughout the day. The token maintained an ascending pattern with a 9.4% range and consistent higher lows, reinforcing a constructive setup. Peak trading volume reached 127.2 million tokens during the support test — 88% above the daily average — confirming buyer strength at lower levels.
Short-term charts revealed XLM gaining traction above $0.274, establishing higher lows at $0.266, $0.270, and $0.276 before breaking through resistance at $0.281 in late trading. The breakout, supported by over 1 million tokens traded per minute at its peak, signals professional accumulation and sustained momentum rather than retail-driven speculation.
Key Technical Levels Signal Continuation Potential for XLM
Support/Resistance Analysis:
- Primary support confirmed at $0.256 with strong volume validation.
- Resistance breakthrough verified at $0.281 during final-hour acceleration.
- Secondary support levels marked at $0.266, $0.270, and $0.276.
Volume Analysis:
- 59.61% volume spike above weekly average shows institutional participation.
- Peak activity reached 127.2M tokens during support test phase.
- Final-hour volume topped 1M tokens per minute during breakout.
Chart Patterns:
- Ascending pattern with consistent higher lows across a 24-hour period.
- Total range of $0.026 (9.4%) shows a controlled volatility environment.
- Breakout momentum confirmed above $0.281 resistance level.
Targets & Risk/Reward:
- Next technical target projects near $0.285 based on breakout momentum.
- Primary downside risk sits at $0.276 support level.
- Ascending pattern indicates continued upward momentum potential.
Disclaimer: Parts of this article were generated with the assistance from AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards. For more information, see CoinDesk's full AI Policy.
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