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By CD Analytics, Oliver Knight
Updated Aug 28, 2025, 4:12 p.m. Published Aug 28, 2025, 4:12 p.m.
- Stellar Lumens rebounded from $0.38 support to close near $0.39, with trading volumes topping 25.4 million, signaling institutional accumulation.
- Institutional activity surged 39% as multinational corporations explore blockchain-based payment rails amid shifting global trade policies.
- Analysts eye potential upside toward $0.50 in September, despite an 11% monthly decline, with geopolitical uncertainty driving adoption of decentralized settlement networks.
Stellar’s native token, Lumens (XLM), showed sharp intraday volatility over the past 24 hours, with prices fluctuating between $0.38 and $0.39 — a 3% swing. After sliding from $0.39 to $0.38 on the evening of Aug. 27, XLM found firm support at the lower bound, where trading volumes surged above the daily average of 25.4 million.
The bounce set the stage for a steady recovery through overnight sessions, allowing the asset to reclaim resistance at $0.38 and close near session highs. Market analysts interpret the move as a sign of renewed institutional accumulation, pointing to a possible recovery trajectory.
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The uptick in activity reflects what industry observers see as growing confidence among corporate treasurers seeking faster, cheaper settlement rails. Data shows institutional trading in Stellar rose 39% above average, reinforcing its appeal as companies navigate increasingly complex global commerce.
The final trading hour on Aug. 28 highlighted that momentum, with XLM climbing from $0.38 to $0.39 in under an hour. Analysts note that the move coincided with heightened interest from corporate treasury desks exploring decentralized settlement protocols.
- Trading Range: Stellar fluctuated between $0.38-$0.39 representing a 3% intraday variance.
- Volume Metrics: Trading activity surpassed 25.4 million units, reflecting a 39% increase above historical averages.
- Support Analysis: Institutional support established at $0.38 with significant accumulation activity.
- Resistance Breakthrough: Decisive penetration above $0.38 resistance during recovery phase.
- Session Conclusion: Asset concluded near daily peaks at $0.39 reflecting institutional confidence.
- Recovery Dynamics: Sustained overnight advancement followed by concentrated final-hour accumulation.
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Oliver Knight is the co-leader of CoinDesk data tokens and data team. Before joining CoinDesk in 2022 Oliver spent three years as the chief reporter at Coin Rivet. He first started investing in bitcoin in 2013 and spent a period of his career working at a market making firm in the UK. He does not currently have any crypto holdings.
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