XLM remains under pressure at $0.160.<\/span><\/li>\n
Positive funding rates for both tokens offer limited hope of a recovery.<\/span><\/li>\n
XLM must reclaim the $0.176\u2013$0.180 area to improve its outlook.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
XLM continues to trade below several major moving averages. Mixed derivatives and on-chain signals reveal uncertainty among traders, leaving XLM exposed to further losses despite tentative signs of improving sentiment.<\/span><\/p>\n
XLM traders show mixed positioning<\/h2>\n
CoinGlass derivatives data<\/span> points to a more bearish outlook for Stellar. XLM\u2019s long-to-short ratio was notably weaker at 0.92, approaching its lowest level in more than a month.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
A reading below one indicates that short positions outnumber longs, reflecting expectations of further downside.<\/span><\/p>\n
Funding rates for both tokens have improved despite their weak price performance. XLM\u2019s funding rate climbed to 0.0092%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Positive funding means traders holding long positions are paying short sellers, generally indicating bullish demand in the perpetual futures market.<\/span><\/p>\n
The figures suggest that some traders are willing to maintain bullish exposure while prices remain under pressure. However, continued declines could leave those long positions vulnerable to liquidations.<\/span><\/p>\n
CryptoQuant data presents a mixed picture for Stellar. XLM\u2019s futures market shows selling-side dominance across both spot and futures markets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
The presence of large whale orders adds uncertainty, but the broader data continues to favor caution while sellers control trading activity.<\/span><\/p>\n
Stellar remains below major moving averages<\/h2>\n
Stellar traded near $0.160 on Thursday, maintaining a bearish short-term outlook below all three major EMAs.<\/span><\/p>\n
The 50-day EMA is positioned at $0.176, while the 100-day and 200-day EMAs stand at $0.180 and $0.190, respectively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Their convergence above the current price creates a dense resistance zone that buyers must overcome before a meaningful recovery can develop.<\/span><\/p>\n
Momentum indicators also remain weak. XLM\u2019s RSI is near 33, placing it close to oversold territory, while the MACD continues to trade in negative territory.<\/span><\/p>\n
Although the low RSI could eventually support a relief rally, it does not by itself confirm that XLM has reached a bottom.<\/span><\/p>\n
The first important resistance zone for Stellar sits between the 50-day EMA at $0.176 and horizontal resistance at $0.177.<\/span><\/p>\n
A break above this area could ease selling pressure and open the way toward the 100-day EMA at $0.180. Bulls would then need to clear the 200-day EMA at $0.190 to establish a stronger recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n
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If XLM remains below these levels, the bearish outlook will persist. Continued selling could send the token toward its next meaningful horizontal support at $0.142, where buyers may attempt to defend the price.<\/span><\/p>\n
For now, XRP\u2019s slight bullish positioning provides limited recovery hope, but both tokens remain technically vulnerable while trading below their major moving averages.<\/span><\/p>\n
Key takeaways XLM remains under pressure at $0.160. Positive funding rates for both tokens offer limited hope of a recovery. XLM must reclaim the $0.176\u2013$0.180 area to improve its outlook. XLM continues to trade below several major moving averages. Mixed derivatives and on-chain signals reveal uncertainty among traders, leaving XLM exposed to further losses despite<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11857,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11856","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-eurozone"],"yoast_head":"\n
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