Stellar (XLM) surged 10 % in the last 24 hours, lifting its price to $0.249 and extending a weekly gain of more than 36 %.
Tokenization Momentum
Investors are buying XLM as Stellar prepares a closed‑testnet with the DTCC to tokenize U.S. equities and Treasury bonds, slated to begin in July. The full deployment is projected for the first half of 2027, positioning Stellar as a bridge between traditional finance and blockchain.
On‑chain analytics from RWA.xyz show the total value of real‑world assets on Stellar’s ledger rose 22 % this month, reaching $2.83 billion. Monthly transfer volume of those assets jumped 155 %, surpassing $672 million, underscoring heightened activity around tokenized holdings.
Macro and Market Impact
U.S. Department of Labor data revealed 226,000 initial jobless claims, a figure that exceeded economists’ forecasts and added volatility to the broader crypto market. The unexpected labor report amplified buying pressure on XLM, as traders adjusted positions after earlier bets on a price decline.
Combined, the tokenization breakthroughs and macroeconomic surprise have propelled Stellar’s market momentum, attracting both institutional and retail investors seeking exposure to a blockchain that supports real‑world asset integration.