Stellar (XLM) Shows Bullish Signals

Stellar (XLM) is exhibiting bullish indicators, experiencing a rise in DeFi adoption over the last 24 hours, which has driven a price surge. According to DefiLlama data, around 400 million XLM has been locked by investors.

Stellar’s Total Value Locked (TVL) Gains Momentum

This increase in TVL, measuring deposited value in DeFi protocols, currently stands at roughly $143.35 million, marking a 1.56% rise in just 24 hours. The growth in staked XLM indicates that Stellar’s DeFi apps are gaining traction, which could positively influence the price outlook.

> 💥BREAKING:
> TOTAL VALUE LOCKED ON STELLAR DOUBLES TO 400M XLM, DRIVEN BY DEFI GROWTH. @Steph_iscrypto (September 29, 2025)

As of now, Stellar is trading at $0.3658, reflecting a 3.74% increase. The asset previously peaked at $0.3708 before a minor decline. Trading volume surged by 61.9% to $184.2 million, suggesting bullish growth potential. If momentum persists, XLM could aim for the $1 mark soon.

Last week, a 36% volume rise led to price increases; an even larger volume rise related to DeFi growth suggests continued upward movement.

Market analysts assert that if Stellar surpasses the $0.40 resistance level, it could trigger the push toward $1.

Institutional Adoption Strengthens Stellar’s Outlook

Recent adoption by major institutions like Visa and PayPal indicates growing real-world utility for XLM, particularly in cross-border payments and DeFi.

Investors are optimistic about October, with an average growth rate of 6.79%. Historically, this month is known to be bullish for crypto assets, potentially leading to increased capital inflows and positive impacts on price.