• XLM price is contained inside the daily Keltner Bands and Bollinger Bands.
  • Stellar faces one critical resistance level before a retest of the all-time high.
  • A significant contraction in daily volume supports a price squeeze.

XLM price advance from mid-November 2020 to the February 13 high of $0.6083 was framed by three impulsive waves of 200%, 270%, and 170%, yielding an overall gain of 670%. Another bullish impulse of this nature could see Stellar rise to new yearly highs. 

XLM price squeeze creates energy for a big rally

For the last twenty trading days, XLM price has been locked in a sideways pattern while respecting the Keltner Bands’ midline. The result of the tight price action is the emergence of a squeeze pattern. 

A squeeze pattern is when the Bollinger Bands (BB) contract inside the Keltner Bands (KB) on any chart duration, and it is often a prelude to a sharp move in either direction. 

Take note. The correction in December 2020 was just over 50%, and the retracement in January was just over 50%. Guess what? The decline into late February was almost 50%. 

If symmetry holds, XLM price has already printed the low, and the current squeeze pattern has a higher probability of resolving to the upside than the downside.

To confirm the new rally, Stellar needs to clear the resistance defined by the upper Keltner Band and the upper Bollinger Band around $0.444. A successful breakout will lift the price to the all-time high at $0.6083 in quick fashion.

Additional profit targets are the 1.382 retracement level at $0.718, which is 60% from the squeeze pattern, and then the 1.618 retracement level at $0.787.

XLM/USD daily chart

XLM/USD daily chart

Essential support for the bullish outlook comes in at $0.373. A failure to hold above this price point would be followed by a decline to the February 23 low at $0.314 and potentially to the 100-day simple moving average (SMA) at $0.309.


Note: All information on this page is subject to change. The use of this website constitutes acceptance of our user agreement. Please read our privacy policy and legal disclaimer. Opinions expressed at FXstreet.com are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent the opinion of FXstreet.com or its management. Risk Disclosure: Trading foreign exchange on margin carries a high level of risk, and may not be suitable for all investors. The high degree of leverage can work against you as well as for you. Before deciding to invest in foreign exchange you should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite. The possibility exists that you could sustain a loss of some or all of your initial investment and therefore you should not invest money that you cannot afford to lose. You should be aware of all the risks associated with foreign exchange trading, and seek advice from an independent financial advisor if you have any doubts.

Join Telegram

Recommended content


Recommended Content

Editors’ Picks

Here are the best and worst-performing cryptocurrencies in H1 2024

Here are the best and worst-performing cryptocurrencies in H1 2024

A recent report by Crypto Koryo on Wednesday revealed meme coins as the top performers among cryptocurrencies so far in 2024, with several altcoins coming in behind. The worst-performing tokens are DeFi and governance tokens.

More Cryptocurrencies News

Ethereum poised to follow Nvidia's steps as Bitwise files updated S-1 draft

Ethereum poised to follow Nvidia's steps as Bitwise files updated S-1 draft

Ethereum (ETH) is down 3% on Wednesday following Bitwise filing an updated S-1 draft and a wider market downturn with potential Mt. Gox BTC supply flooding the market. 

More Ethereum News

What to expect from altcoins as ETH ETF approval draws closer

What to expect from altcoins as ETH ETF approval draws closer

As the crypto market continues consolidating on Wednesday, altcoins show mixed signals ahead of the spot ETH ETF launch. Many have predicted that the alt season may not occur in this cycle following the market lull. However, two key metrics suggest otherwise.

More Cryptocurrencies News

PolitiFi meme coins surge as Biden support lowers

PolitiFi meme coins surge as Biden support lowers

Crypto prediction markets favor Kamala Harris over President Joe Biden as Democratic nominee in upcoming presidential elections. Meme coins based on Vice President Harris rallied amid BODEN token's 30% decline. Other tokens based on possible replacements for Biden experienced similar surges.

More Cryptocurrencies News

Bitcoin: BTC price correction could end in July, according to seasonal data

Bitcoin: BTC price correction could end in July, according to seasonal data

Bitcoin (BTC) price appears poised for a decline this week, influenced by slight outflows in US spot ETFs, selling activity among BTC miners, and a combined transfer of 4,690.28 BTC to centralized exchanges by the US and German governments.

Read full analysis

BTC

ETH

XRP