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XLM Drops 57% from Peak – Can It Recover?

Jane Kariuki 26 February 2025
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  • Stellar Lumens (XLM) has declined for the third consecutive day, dropping to $0.2740 amid bearish market trends and its strong correlation with Ripple’s XRP, which is showing a risky head and shoulders pattern.
  • With weakening investor interest, declining social engagement, and bearish technical indicators like a nearing death cross, XLM could face further losses, potentially dropping to $0.2056.

The cryptocurrency market continues to witness significant turbulence, and Stellar Lumens (XLM) is no exception. For the third consecutive day, XLM’s price has been in freefall, reflecting growing uncertainty among investors. With a sharp decline to $0.2740—its lowest level since early February—the token is now trading 57% below its November peak. But what’s driving this bearish sentiment, and is there a possibility of further decline?

Ripple Effect: The XRP Connection

One of the key factors impacting Stellar’s downturn is its close correlation with Ripple’s XRP. The two cryptocurrencies share a deep-rooted history, with Stellar’s founder, Jed McCaleb, being one of Ripple’s original creators. Both networks focus on facilitating fast and cost-effective cross-border payments, making them highly interlinked in market trends.

XRP’s recent price action has raised concerns after forming a classic head and shoulders (H&S) pattern—one of the most bearish indicators in technical analysis. If XRP’s price follows this pattern’s usual trajectory, it could lead to further losses, indirectly impacting Stellar’s valuation.

Market Sentiment and Technical Indicators Point to Further Downside

Beyond its correlation with Ripple, Stellar’s own fundamentals paint a bleak picture. Data from Santiment shows that the total open interest for Stellar has dropped to 64.5 million—the lowest level since November. This suggests that fewer traders are willing to take new positions in XLM, indicating weaker demand.

Social media engagement has also waned, with Stellar’s social volume metric falling to 0.28, a sharp decline from last year’s peak of 0.55. Historically, cryptocurrencies with high social engagement tend to see stronger price performance, making this a concerning development for Stellar investors.

Technical Analysis: Death Cross and Fibonacci Warning

A closer look at Stellar’s price chart reveals a descending channel pattern, confirming a continued downward trend. More alarmingly, the asset is nearing a ‘death cross’—a bearish signal that occurs when the 50-day and 200-day moving averages cross each other. This pattern often precedes further price drops.

Additionally, XLM has slipped below the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level, a key technical support zone. If the current trend persists, the next key reference point for Stellar’s price could be $0.2056, which marks the 78.6% Fibonacci retracement level. This would represent a further 28% decline from its current position.

What’s Next for Stellar?

With multiple bearish signals aligning, the outlook for XLM remains uncertain. Unless the broader cryptocurrency market recovers or Stellar’s fundamentals improve, the downtrend could persist. Investors should keep a close watch on Bitcoin and Ethereum movements, as well as regulatory developments that could impact both Ripple and Stellar’s future prospects.

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