- Recent Stellar performance reflects increasing alignment with XRP market dynamics, as bulls capitalize on rising demand.
- XLM could break toward $0.41 and target a price range between $0.58 and $0.80.
- Stellar’s XLM token is trading around $0.39, up more than 4% in the past 24 hours.
The price of Stellar (XLM) rose modestly on Tuesday, gaining roughly 4% and pushing the token above $0.37.
XLM has climbed alongside renewed momentum for Ripple’s XRP, outperforming its rival as several cryptocurrencies aim to shrug off Monday’s losses.
Although Stellar remains far from its all-time high reached in 2018, the recent uptick signals potential resilience as Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP hold gains.
NEAR Protocol also ranked among Tuesday morning’s outperformers.
Stellar price today
Stellar’s XLM token is trading near $0.39, reflecting a price increase of more than 4% over the past 24 hours.
Market data from CoinMarketCap shows XLM’s gains occurred while daily trading volume slipped about 10% year-over-day.
Despite that drop, volume remains substantial at over $297 million.
Beyond ETF-related excitement, Stellar has benefited from milestones such as asset tokenization and shifts in regulatory clarity.
The network has also attracted significant institutional interest in real-world assets.
At Meridian25, the Stellar Development Foundation announced access to more than $3 billion in RWAs (real-world assets) on Stellar.
Issuers leveraging the XLM ecosystem include PayPal, Ondo Finance, Mercado Bitcoin, Centrifuge and RedSwan Digital Real Estate.
The recent launch of PayPal USD on the Stellar network has boosted transaction activity.
We continue to expand distribution of PYUSD and are excited for the opportunities with @StellarOrg! https://t.co/t2h39jPDCJ
— PayPal (@PayPal) September 18, 2025
Meanwhile, growth in Stellar’s total value locked suggests increasing institutional confidence in the network.
XLM price forecast
Technical indicators and network developments are key metrics to watch when assessing Stellar’s price outlook.
From a technical perspective, XLM sits near a critical support level around $0.35.
The broader technical picture remains mixed, with XLM forming a descending triangle pattern.
Both the daily RSI and MACD indicate weakness, and prices could retrace to $0.30 and potentially revisit $0.21 in the short term.
XLM price chart by TradingView
Analysts, however, note that the broader crypto market remains bullish despite Monday’s sell-off.
If sentiment improves, analysts expect a meaningful upward move. RWA traction and partnerships with firms such as Mastercard and MoneyGram strengthen Stellar’s appeal for institutional adoption.
With rising institutional interest and ongoing technical upgrades to the network, XLM is well positioned for potential growth.
Bitcoin holding above $112,000 has emboldened bulls, though analysts caution investors to remain vigilant for market volatility.
Should bulls push XLM above $0.41, a breakout could unfold and help drive the token toward $0.58.
Some crypto analysts have suggested current Stellar price levels could present a compelling buy-the-dip opportunity.