
Bitcoin Hits New Highs as XLM and HBAR Surge, ETF Inflows Reach Second-Highest
Bitcoin hits a new all-time high of over $119K, while altcoins XLM and HBAR surge 22% and 27%, respectively, leading a strong altcoin rally amid ongoing market optimism.
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Bitcoin hits a new all-time high of over $119K, while altcoins XLM and HBAR surge 22% and 27%, respectively, leading a strong altcoin rally amid ongoing market optimism.

In the past week, Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL), Theta Network (THETA), and Core DAO (CORE) were the top gainers in the cryptocurrency market, with VIRTUAL leading with a 177% increase. Conversely, Stellar (XLM), Raydium (RAY), and Solana (SOL) were the biggest losers, with XLM experiencing a 10.1% decline. The market remains volatile, highlighting the importance of thorough research before investing.

Stellar (XLM) has experienced a significant rally, increasing by 608% in 20 days, driven by Bitcoin's bullish trend. Despite a recent 25% pullback, XLM remains 390.5% higher than three weeks ago. The token's trading volume peaked at $2.83 billion, and the CMF indicates strong capital inflows. However, XLM is entering a retracement phase, with potential dips to $0.46 due to long liquidations. Key support levels are identified around $0.363 and $0.463, with the next bullish targets between $0.766 and $0.975.

Stellar's XLM cryptocurrency has experienced a significant rally, achieving a 600% increase in November, driven by soaring derivatives demand and news of its support for the Federal Reserve's FedNow system. XLM's open interest reached a historic high of $443.99 million, contributing to its explosive price surge. Despite being overbought, the potential for increased utility and demand suggests further price action could continue into 2025.

Jed McCaleb, co-founder of Ripple and creator of Stellar, argues that Stellar's XLM is an underrated cryptocurrency due to its high transaction volume, simplicity, low fees, and robust features like stablecoin issuance and a decentralized exchange. He highlights Stellar's real-world usage, efficient smart contract platform Soroban, and developer-friendly documentation. McCaleb emphasizes Stellar's mission to revolutionize digital payments, especially for unbanked communities. Recently, XLM's price surged nearly 500%, partly due to regulatory changes affecting XRP.

Stellar's XLM has surged over 80% in 24 hours, reaching $0.55, driven by strong buying interest and breaking resistance levels. Despite a brief retracement, analysts see potential for XLM to reach $1, with some predicting long-term growth to $3-$5 based on a bullish chart pattern. Grayscale's Stellar Lumens Trust reported a 10% asset growth, reflecting increased institutional interest. Stellar's founder, Jed McCaleb, highlighted the network's efficiency and potential in global finance.

Stellar's XLM token surged 58% in value following Grayscale Investments' 10-K filing for its Stellar Lumens Trust, which reported a 10% increase in net assets despite previous losses. The price reached $0.45, its highest since 2021, but technical indicators like the RSI and Bollinger Bands suggest the token is overbought and may face a short-term decline. If the price corrects, it could drop to support levels at $0.35 or $0.23, though continued buying pressure might push it to $0.52.