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XLM Slips 3.2% to $0.25 as Altcoin Purge Continues
Stellar drops from $0.2577 amid broad consolidation, but technical bounce from $0.248 signals buying interest remains intact.
Updated Nov 18, 2025, 4:04 p.m. Published Nov 18, 2025, 4:04 p.m.
What to know:
- XLM fell from $0.2577 to $0.2495 in 24-hour period with 6.1% intraday range.
- Volume surged 87% above average to 65.4 million, confirming resistance at $0.2558.
- Recent data shows sharp V-shaped recovery from $0.248 support level.
Stellar (XLM) slipped 3.2% on Tuesday, falling from $0.2577 to $0.2495 as altcoins broadly consolidated and momentum cooled. The token briefly tapped resistance at $0.2558 on unusually heavy volume—87% above its 24-hour average—before sellers regained control.
Short-term charts show stabilizing conditions, with XLM forming a clear intraday base at $0.248 before rebounding to reclaim the $0.250 psychological level. Hourly volume spikes near 1 million tokens signaled renewed accumulation, while a series of higher lows pointed to improving momentum despite broader market softness.
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Traders are now watching the $0.248–$0.250 band, which has emerged as a key pivot zone amid sector-wide consolidation.
A firm defense of support, alongside XLM’s ability to maintain an $8 billion market cap, underscores steady demand for its cross-border payments utility—even as altcoins across the DeFi landscape continue to face pressure.
Key Technical Levels Signal Range-Bound Action for XLM
Support/Resistance:
- Primary support holds at $0.248 with secondary floor at $0.2452.
- Key resistance remains at $0.2558 with $0.250 psychological level reclaimed.
- Trading range between $0.248-$0.2577 defines near-term boundaries.
Volume Analysis:
- Exceptional selling volume of 65.4M confirmed strong resistance rejection.
- Accumulation spikes of 988K and 871K validated support zone buying.
- Volume drop to 2.5M in final hours suggests selling exhaustion.
Chart Patterns:
- V-shaped recovery from $0.248 low shows strong support demand.
- Three distinct rejection phases confirmed bearish momentum structure.
- Higher lows from $0.248 to $0.249 indicate potential reversal setup.
Targets & Risk/Reward:
- Next resistance target at $0.2558 with breakout potential toward $0.2577.
- Downside risk limited by $0.248 support, stop-loss below $0.2452.
- Current $0.250 level offers favorable risk/reward for long positions.
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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