Why Is Stellar (XLM) Price Not Pumping Despite Game-Changing Tech

The price of Stellar (XLM) has not had an explosive rally lately. In fact, in 2025, it has dipped by 15%.

Stellar (XLM) price has not seen any major rallies lately. In fact, in 2025, the token is down by 15%. But according to one crypto analyst, there is more to Stellar than what the price charts are currently showing.

As the analyst, behind the Scopuly Stellar Wallet account, notes on X, XLM might actually be central to a financial revolution that is quietly building. While most traders are not paying attention to it, some very big players could already be preparing for a major move.

According to the analyst, the lack of a strong move in the Stellar price is not because the project lacks innovation. Instead, institutional players may be buying up large amounts of XLM through OTC (over-the-counter) deals. This means they are purchasing without affecting the price on public exchanges.

? $XLM — the secret code to a financial revolution?? What do the "chosen ones" know:✅ Central banks are whispering with the SDF (but NDAs do not allow them to reveal details)✅ Stablecoin Armageddon is near — XLM will be the main denouement✅ Soroban is Ethereum, but… pic.twitter.com/AlNiN3peJB

— Scopuly Stellar Wallet (@scopuly) August 17, 2023

The analyst suggests that liquidity is being deliberately held back. In other words, those who control a large amount of Stellar may be preparing for a sudden, calculated move, something that could take the market by surprise. Add to that the fact that 99% of retail traders are not even watching XLM right now, and it becomes a setup that looks perfect for a big shift.

The technology behind Stellar continues to grow stronger. Its smart contract platform, Soroban, is being compared to Ethereum but with far lower fees. Scopuly describes it as Ethereum without the $100 gas cost for simple transactions like NFTs.

Even with all the silence, there are a few key events that could instantly change the outlook for the XLM price.

If any central bank publicly announces a partnership with Stellar or confirms the use of XLM in a CBDC project, we could see a 10x increase in the token price. Integration with major players like VISA or Mastercard could also give Stellar a huge edge over competitors.

Another possible trigger is the release of a large amount of XLM from exchanges. If this happens suddenly, it could create a supply shock and lead to a rapid spike in XLM price.

The current low activity might just be the calm before a major storm.

So far in 2025, the Stellar price has not yet begun to move in tandem with the technology and partnerships that continue to grow. While the current price dip of 15% may look disappointing to many, others are seeing it as a buildup.

If the predictions from analysts like Scopuly come true, XLM could soon shift from being ignored to being one of the top tokens to watch. For now, though, the Stellar price remains quiet but if the surprise comes, it may not stay that way for long.

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