$XLM /USDT: Testing the "Final Line" at the $0.21 Demand Zone
As of late December 2025, Stellar is exhibiting a "weak" structural profile on the daily timeframe, trading below all major moving averages (50, 100, and 200 EMA). While fundamental growth in payment integrations is positive, the technical momentum is firmly in the hands of the bears. Selling into the $0.23 resistance offers a superior risk-to-reward ratio compared to "catching a falling knife" at the $0.21 support, which is currently being tested for the third time this month.
$XLM – Trade Setups
💡 Trade Plan for — BUYING (scalping in 4hrs time frame only)
🟢 Buy: from $0.214
🎯 TP 1: $0.235 – TP 2: $0.258+
🛑 SL: $0.198
$XLM is currently trading near a critical 52-week support level. As of today, December 26, 2025, the price is showing signs of stabilization at $0.21 after a 13% monthly decline. While the daily trend remains bearish, the 4-hour chart is attempting a bullish pivot. If the $0.21 horizontal support holds, we expect a relief rally fueled by recent utility news, including U.S. Bank stablecoin testing on Stellar.
💡 Trade Plan for— SELLING
🔴 Sell: $0.228 – $0.234
🎯 TP 1: $0.212 – TP 2: $0.200
🛑 SL: $0.245
This is a trend-continuation play. The $0.23–$0.24 range has flipped from support to a heavy supply zone, aligning with the 50-day EMA. Given the "Extreme Fear" sentiment (Index score: 23) in the broader altcoin market, rallies into this zone are likely to be met with exit liquidity from underwater holders. Watch for a rejection at $0.23 to confirm this entry.