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XLM Price Could Be Winding Up for a Breakout – Or Is It a Fakeout?

Gary Ponce by Gary Ponce
April 9, 2025
in CRYPTO, FINANCE, OPINION
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  • XLM is forming a bullish descending wedge pattern, bouncing off key support at $0.21, with indicators like MACD showing early signs of a potential reversal.
  • Wave count analysis suggests a possible rally toward $0.37–$0.42, if price breaks out cleanly from the wedge, supported by a projected A-B-C corrective move.
  • Stellar is sponsoring Paris Blockchain Week 2025, adding fuel to the bullish sentiment—especially if price action aligns with this upcoming event hype.

After basically snoozing through 2023 and most of 2024, Stellar’s XLM suddenly ripped up the charts in November with a monster rally—over 600% in just a few weeks. It moved in tandem with XRP, stealing the spotlight for a hot minute.

But yeah… since that high, things have cooled down. The price has slipped more than 65% from its peak. The drop, however, hasn’t been chaotic or panic-driven—just slow, steady, and kind of expected after such a big move.

So, the question now is—was that pullback just a breather before another leg up? Or is this thing headed back to snoozeville? Let’s dig in.

Bullish Pattern in Play: Descending Wedge Forms on XLM

Since its high of $0.636 back on November 24, 2024, XLM has been stuck inside a descending wedge—and that’s actually good news (yep, really). Descending wedges are typically bullish reversal patterns, and they often lead to breakouts.

On April 7, the price bounced off the wedge’s lower trendline, forming a bullish candlestick in the process. It also held the 0.786 Fibonacci retracement support, along with the $0.21 horizontal level. Not a bad place to bounce, honestly.

The wedge is narrowing, meaning we’re likely to get a decisive move soon. Maybe not tomorrow—but we’re close.

Your favorite bank will be you.

That was the message from @rajachak75's keynote address today @ParisBlockWeek.

In an increasingly connected digital world, traditional finance is slow, costly, and outdated. Both individuals and businesses are turning to DeFi to take control of… pic.twitter.com/TZaRohvnjV

— Stellar (@StellarOrg) April 8, 2025

Indicators: A Bit Mixed, But Leaning Bullish

Now, let’s talk indicators. The MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) has printed a bullish divergence and is starting to climb. So that’s a checkmark in the bullish column.

The RSI, though? Not as friendly. It’s still below 50, which shows there’s lingering weakness in momentum. Basically, price action looks decent… but indicators aren’t totally sold yet.

So yeah—it’s cautiously optimistic vibes here. Not full-on bull mode, but definitely not bearish panic either.

Elliott Wave Hints at Rally Ahead

Zooming out a bit, the wave count supports the idea that XLM may be primed for another leg up. According to the current analysis, the token just completed a five-wave downward move since November.

That suggests we might be heading into a corrective rally—probably in an A-B-C structure. If that plays out, XLM could climb toward the $0.37 or even the $0.42 zone. The latter’s a biggie—it’s where a key horizontal level meets a Fib resistance.

One more thing: The Fibonacci time zone model hints that this potential move could stretch into June. So, keep an eye on that window.

Bonus: XLM Heads to Paris

A bit of real-world news for extra flavor—Stellar is sponsoring the 2025 Paris Blockchain Week. That might give XLM a nice narrative push and help build momentum. Timing-wise, it aligns kinda nicely with what the charts are showing too.

Final Thoughts

So, where does that leave us?

  • The pattern looks bullish
  • Indicators are leaning that way (kinda)
  • Wave count backs a potential rally
  • And the hype machine might get a boost from Paris

If XLM can break out above the wedge with solid volume, we could be looking at a climb to $0.37… maybe even $0.42 or $0.47 if things really heat up.

But if it slips and closes below that $0.21 support again? Back to the drawing board.

Disclaimer: BlockNews provides independent reporting on crypto, blockchain, and digital finance. All content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Readers should do their own research before making investment decisions. Some articles may use AI tools to assist in drafting, but every piece is reviewed and edited by our editorial team of experienced crypto writers and analysts before publication.
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Gary has been active in the crypto space since 2019, developing hands-on experience in trading, airdrop hunting, and identifying emerging narratives in low-cap tokens. For over four years, he has contributed research and editorial content with Aiur Labs and BlockNews, focusing on market analysis and community insights. His work reflects both transparency and independent reporting, with an emphasis on simplifying complex ideas for readers. Gary is a long-term believer in Bitcoin, Sui, Hype, Litecoin, XRP, AVAX, and select meme tokens, combining personal trading knowledge with professional editorial standards.

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