XLM Slides as Protocol 23 Rollout Fails to Ignite Gains

Stellar Extends Decline as Support Weakens

Stellar’s XLM token fell 2.7% over the past 24 hours, sliding from $0.368 to $0.358 as sellers continued to dominate price action. The move unfolded within a $0.012 band, reflecting 3.26% volatility, with multiple failed breakouts above $0.362 confirming stiff resistance.

The recent Protocol 23 upgrade on Sept. 3 failed to provide a bullish spark, leaving macro pressures and fading institutional demand in control. A liquidation wave worth $192,000 earlier this week—triggered by the drop from the $0.40–$0.45 zone—set the tone for the latest retreat.

Key market signals:

Resistance: $0.362 remains unbroken despite repeated tests.
Support: $0.357–$0.358 zone looks fragile under heavy selling.
Volume: Spiked to 21.47M at Sept. 4 13:00 UTC, above the 16.23M daily average.
Trend: Weakening momentum as volumes taper from 28.5M to 16.7M.

Looking ahead, XLM is drifting toward the $0.32–$0.30 demand zone, a critical level that could decide whether downside momentum accelerates or stabilizes.