Stellar (XLM) is trading in a narrow range between $0.16 and $0.17 after weeks of selling pressure pushed the token to key support levels, with analysts now watching whether the consolidation phase can set up a recovery toward $0.20 by March.
What Happened: XLM Tests Support
Derivatives data paints a cautious picture. Funding rates have turned negative, and the long-to-short ratio sits below one, meaning bearish bets currently dominate.
Still, activity across spot and futures markets appears relatively balanced, pointing to indecision rather than aggressive selling.
Some analysts have flagged rising whale activity in futures as a potential sign of early accumulation, though no confirmation has emerged.
The token recently failed to break above a descending trendline, capping short-term upside. Price stability around the $0.16 level suggests that selling momentum may be losing steam.
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Why It Matters: March Pivot Looms
Technical indicators are starting to shift. The RSI has climbed back into the low-40s after bouncing from oversold territory, while the MACD shows signs of a potential bullish crossover following a stretch of negative momentum.
The key hurdle sits between $0.19 and $0.20, where the descending trendline converges with the 50-day moving average. A breakout above that zone would open the path toward broader recovery targets.
In a bullish scenario, holding the $0.16–$0.165 support range could allow XLM to grind toward $0.18 and eventually retest $0.20 in March, though that would require stronger buying volume and broader market stability. Failure to defend current levels could push the token back toward February lows near $0.136.
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