Stellar Lumens surged 87% in one week, breaking key resistance levels and reaching $0.52, its highest point so far this year.
The breakout from a bullish flag formation suggests growing technical strength, with potential for further gains toward the $1 level.
XLM and XRP share a 100-day correlation index of 0.95, highlighting their closely linked price movement and market sentiment shifts.
Stellar Lumens (XLM) appears to have broken out of a bullish flag pattern, signaling a potential rally toward the $1 mark. The formation, often associated with upward momentum, was highlighted by crypto trader Ali Martinez on X. A recent chart shared by Martinez outlines a breakout that could mark a significant shift in XLM's medium-term trajectory.
Stellar saw renewed interest last week, registering its strongest weekly performance in nearly 12 months. The token jumped from $0.107 to $0.154 in just a few days, marking a 45% increase against XRP. In U.S. dollar terms, XLM closed the week up more than 70%, settling at around $0.43.
That movement also broke through several resistance levels that had stalled previous rallies since early 2025.
Friday Rally Pushes Price to $0.52
Momentum carried through the week and into Friday, when XLM peaked at $0.52. That marked an 87% gain over seven days. The surge mirrored XRP’s performance, with the token climbing to new yearly highs at $3.65. Both assets have shown strong directional alignment, underlined by a 100-day correlation index of 0.95, indicating closely linked price behavior.
The XLM/XRP trading pair, long viewed as a sentiment barometer between the two ecosystems, recorded a major reversal following months of decline. Backed by increased volume, the ratio has gained traction, suggesting a shift in market confidence toward Stellar. The price breakout has drawn attention as it coincides with improved on-chain and technical metrics for the asset.
Ecosystem Divergence Continues to Shape Momentum
Although both XRP and XLM were co-created by Jed McCaleb, their developmental paths have diverged significantly. XRP remains focused on institutional and enterprise financial systems, closely linked to Ripple. In contrast, Stellar continues to prioritize open financial systems and peer-to-peer transfers. This divergence is increasingly reflected in their trading behavior and community sentiment.
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