Stellar (XLM) Holds Near $0.42 as Analysts Eye 5x Gains by Q4 – Is Stellar the Next Top Crypto?

[Ben Graham]

Stellar (XLM) is currently stabilizing near the $0.42 mark after a volatile July rally that pushed prices up by more than 75%.

Following a brief pullback to around $0.37, buyers have stepped in, keeping the token above critical support zones. As of early August, XLM trades between $0.384 and $0.392, signaling a period of healthy consolidation rather than panic-driven selling.

Technical analysis shows that XLM is approaching key resistance at $0.4007, with immediate support sitting at $0.376. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) remains neutral, while decreasing trading volume indicates that current moves are driven more by profit-taking than bearish sentiment.

Analysts Predict 5x Rally by Q4 — Can Stellar (XLM) Deliver?

Despite short-term volatility, analysts are optimistic about XLM’s prospects heading into Q4 2025.

Projections suggest that if the current support levels hold and bullish momentum returns, the token could target $0.52 and eventually push toward $0.60 or beyond. Some bold forecasts even point to a 5x rally, potentially sending XLM as high as $1.50.

A key driver behind this bullish outlook is increasing whale accumulation. On-chain data reveals a rise in wallet addresses holding over 10 million XLM, signaling strong confidence from long-term investors. Exchange inflows remain stable, further indicating that large holders are not rushing to exit positions.

Institutional Interest and Long-Term Fundamentals Support XLM

Institutional sentiment toward Stellar has improved significantly in 2025. Several asset managers have included XLM in their infrastructure-focused crypto portfolios, reflecting growing confidence in Stellar’s real-world utility.

Key partnerships with companies like IBM, MoneyGram, and Franklin Templeton continue to bolster the network’s relevance in cross-border payments and CBDC development.

Additionally, Stellar’s focus on fast, low-cost global transactions and the development of its smart contract platform, Soroban, support its position as a top-tier altcoin. If the price can hold current levels and gain momentum above $0.40, Stellar could be poised for another major leg up.

As XLM holds firm around $0.43, a breakout above key resistance could spark the rally analysts have been forecasting, potentially making Stellar the next top-performing crypto.

Cover image from ChatGPT, XLMUSD chart from Tradingview