Altcoin Weakness Pulls XLM to $0.25, but Technical Bounce Suggests Buyers Are Still Active
Stellar’s XLM extended its downturn on Thursday, falling 3.2% to trade near $0.25, marking one of its weakest daily closes in weeks. The move came as part of a broader altcoin retreat, with traders positioning defensively while liquidity gravitates toward lower price zones. Still, a brief rebound from $0.248 indicates that market participants may be preparing for accumulation at established support levels.
XLM Technical Overview
The daily chart shows XLM dropping from $0.2577, revisiting a region that has repeatedly acted as a pivot throughout the year. The price interaction at $0.248 stands out, as the immediate reaction signaled clear interest from buyers despite the dominant downtrend.
The chart highlights several failed attempts to break above the overhead supply between $0.30 and $0.35, leaving the market vulnerable to continued downside pressure. BitXJournal technical analyst reviewing the structure noted, “Stellar has been unable to secure a successful retest of any higher range. The lower highs are stacking, and that pattern typically reflects exhaustion on the buyer side.”
Still, the presence of a strong demand block beneath the current range offers a counterweight. This base between $0.20 and $0.22 remains one of the most significant support zones of the year, providing the market with a potential foundation if further weakness emerges.
BitXJournal market observer added, “Even with sentiment shifting risk-off, XLM consistently shows responsive bids once it approaches deeper liquidity pockets. The reaction around $0.248 is a textbook example of that behavior.”
Market Context and Outlook
Trading volume remains moderate, suggesting that the decline is driven more by structural market rotation than panic selling. With the broader crypto sector consolidating, XLM appears caught in a cycle of compression, waiting for a decisive catalyst to break direction.
If the price holds above $0.248, short-term stabilization is possible, but failure to do so would expose the lower demand block that has not been tested since early summer.
For now, traders are watching whether Stellar can reclaim the mid-range level near $0.27, a move that would signal the first shift in momentum in several sessions.
Disclaimer
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