๐ XLM (Stellar Lumens) โ 2025 Growth Outlook & Price Targets ๐๐ซ
๐น About:
Stellar, launched in 2014 by Jed McCaleb, powers fast, low-cost cross-border payments via its unique FBA consensus model.
๐น Key Developments:
๐ค Major Partnerships โ Mastercard (Crypto Credential), Franklin Templeton tokenized treasuries, USDC via Circle, MoneyGram fiat-crypto ramps.
๐ป Soroban Smart Contracts โ Unlocks DeFi & programmable apps.
๐ฐ Funding & Support โ Stellar Community Fund grants for ecosystem growth.
๐ On-Chain Strength โ Rising transaction volume and real-world payment use.
๐ต Price Predictions:
Short-Term (2025): $0.36 โ $0.65
Long-Term (2026โ2028): $0.75 โ $2.10
๐ Verdict: Hold / Moderate Buy โ Stellarโs strong partnerships and DeFi expansion make it a promising mid-term play, though market volatility and remaining token unlocks require caution.