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Key takeaways<\/span><\/p>\n
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Stellar (XLM) continues to trade in narrow ranges as investors await the next major price catalyst.<\/span><\/li>\n
Derivatives data presents mixed signals, with bearish long-to-short ratios offset by positive funding rates for XLM.<\/span><\/li>\n
XLM remains below key moving averages, leaving its short-term outlook dependent on whether bulls can reclaim major resistance levels.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Stellar (XLM) is trading within narrow ranges on Tuesday as investors weighed conflicting signals from derivatives markets and on-chain activity. Stellar remains under pressure near an important support area.<\/span><\/p>\n
The combination of bearish positioning in derivatives markets and improving funding rates suggests traders remain divided on the next major move, increasing the likelihood of heightened volatility in the coming sessions.<\/span><\/p>\n
Derivatives data paints a mixed picture for XLM<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Market positioning remains uncertain across both cryptocurrencies. According to CoinGlass, the <\/span>long-to-short ratio<\/span> stood at 0.81 for XLM on Tuesday.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Ratios below one indicate that short positions continue to outnumber long positions, reflecting a cautious outlook among derivatives traders.<\/span><\/p>\n
However, funding rates tell a different story. Stellar\u2019s funding rate flipped positive on Monday and reached 0.0068%.<\/span><\/p>\n
Positive funding rates indicate that traders holding long positions are paying those with short positions, a sign that bullish sentiment is gradually improving despite the dominance of bearish bets.<\/span><\/p>\n
Data from CryptoQuant indicates selling pressure continues to dominate both the spot and derivatives markets, with large whale orders pointing toward cautious investor sentiment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
This persistent selling activity could limit the token\u2019s ability to sustain any meaningful upside in the near term.<\/span><\/p>\n
Key support remains under pressure<\/h2>\n
Stellar was trading around $0.187, continuing to consolidate near a critical support zone.<\/span><\/p>\n
The token remains below its 50-day EMA near $0.189, while hovering just above the 100-day EMA around $0.187, indicating that buyers are attempting to defend this level despite the broader bearish trend.<\/span><\/p>\n
Momentum indicators remain relatively subdued. The RSI is positioned near 53, reflecting weak but stable momentum, while a slightly positive MACD reading points to consolidation rather than a strong directional move.<\/span><\/p>\n
On the upside, Stellar faces immediate resistance at the 50-day EMA, followed by the 200-day EMA near $0.196 and the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level around $0.200.<\/span><\/p>\n
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If selling pressure resumes, initial support lies at the 100-day EMA near $0.187, followed by the horizontal support at $0.177 and the 78.6% Fibonacci retracement around $0.173. A deeper correction could expose the long-term support level near $0.142.<\/span><\/p>\n
With technical indicators sending mixed signals and derivatives markets reflecting growing indecision, both XRP and Stellar appear to be approaching a pivotal point where a decisive breakout or breakdown could determine their next medium-term trend.<\/span><\/p>\n
Key takeaways Stellar (XLM) continues to trade in narrow ranges as investors await the next major price catalyst. Derivatives data presents mixed signals, with bearish long-to-short ratios offset by positive funding rates for XLM. XLM remains below key moving averages, leaving its short-term outlook dependent on whether bulls can reclaim major resistance levels. Stellar (XLM)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10959,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10958","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-eurozone"],"yoast_head":"\n
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