Stellar (XLM) opened November 11, 2026, trading at $0.15104, according to CoinGecko. This position marks a significant decline over the past month, with the token underperforming compared to some of its previous milestones. Market capitalization sits at $5.34 billion, placing Stellar as the 19th largest cryptocurrency by market cap during this period.
2026 market snapshot: Data and trends
Trading volume for XLM over the previous 24 hours was $124.05 million. Despite registering a 6.04% increase in the last day, XLM fell 9.34% over seven days and dropped 22.87% for the month. On a one-year time frame, the coin is down 48.23%. CoinGecko data notes the 24-hour range for November 11 as $0.141277 to $0.15213.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $0.15104 |
| Market capitalization | $5.34 billion |
| Market rank | 19 |
| 24h volume | $124.05 million |
| 24h change | +6.04% |
| 7d change | -9.34% |
| 30d change | -22.87% |
| 1y change | -48.23% |
Stellar’s current price remains well below its all-time high of $0.875563, set on January 2, 2018. The historical low is recorded at $0.00047612, although no date was supplied for this value. Recent market analysis described the asset as being under pressure, testing key support levels.
Past price extremes, including the January 2018 high, provide context for the current market position, but do not predict future floors or ceilings for XLM.
Network growth and technical catalysts
Stellar reported 23.5 billion operations on its network in Q3 2026, along with $4.3 billion in real-world assets issued. On-chain analytics provider Allium estimated the value of tokenized assets reached $4.12 billion over the past year, growing 6.1 times during that period. Stablecoin payment volume climbed to $1.95 billion, an increase of 22% over the previous year. However, these activity metrics do not directly translate into price increases for the XLM token.
Quarterly stablecoin transfer volume noted by Stellar reached $11.4 billion in Q2 2026, representing a 72% rise over the previous quarter. Stellar also reported over 10.7 million active accounts, though the reporting periods and metrics differ across sources.
MetaMask included Stellar as a default network in its mobile application and extension as of October 29, 2026. An upcoming mainnet upgrade, Protocol 30 (Bell), is scheduled for a vote on November 23, 2026, at 17:00 UTC. Planned features include support for muxed contract addresses, millisecond ledger timestamps, and post-quantum ML-DSA signature verification for smart contracts. The upgrade remains subject to community approval.
Mini dictionary: ML-DSA is a post-quantum digital signature algorithm designed to remain secure even if quantum computers are developed. Using such algorithms in blockchain smart contracts can enhance future security against emerging computational threats.
Stellar anticipates that DTC-custodied tokenized assets will be launched on its network in the first half of 2027. The Spiko Amundi Overnight Swap Fund reportedly managed $2.38 billion as of October, with $1.65 billion recorded on the Stellar blockchain and more than 10,000 investors.
Risks and sentiment
Stellar faces competitive pressure in the payments and tokenization sector. While network use is rising, this does not ensure sustained demand or price growth for XLM. Potential risks include software upgrade delays, technical setbacks, exchange or wallet-related issues, scams, and evolving regulatory environments. Jurisdictions vary widely in their treatment of crypto assets.
The broader crypto market climate influences Stellar price moves. On November 11, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index scored market sentiment at a level of 29, indicating widespread fear. Market analysts observed that negative momentum across crypto assets is having an impact on XLM as well.
Scenarios for 2026 and beyond
Forecasts for XLM in 2026 remain uncertain. The base estimate for 2026 lies between $0.15 and $0.18, closely following Changelly’s recent outlook. Projections for later years, including 2030, span wide ranges due to market uncertainty. These scenario bands offer possible paths, but do not represent guaranteed outcomes or institutional consensus.
| Year | Bearish estimate | Base estimate | Bullish estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.10–$0.15 | $0.15–$0.18 | $0.18–$0.24 |
| 2027 | $0.08–$0.18 | $0.18–$0.30 | $0.30–$0.50 |
| 2028 | $0.07–$0.22 | $0.22–$0.42 | $0.42–$0.75 |
| 2029 | $0.06–$0.25 | $0.25–$0.55 | $0.55–$1.00 |
| 2030 | $0.05–$0.28 | $0.28–$0.70 | $0.70–$1.25 |
These forward-looking scenario bands emphasize the uncertainty tied to price forecasts and highlight the need for continual reassessment as new data becomes available.
