Stellar News Today: Major Institutions Place Significant Bets on Stellar’s Real-World Blockchain Expansion

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Stellar's

token has been hovering around the $0.30 mark, as both traders and analysts monitor on-chain data that points to a possible breakout. The network’s performance in Q3 2025 has sparked optimism, highlighted by a 700% jump in smart contract executions, a 37% increase in full-time developers, and $5.4 billion in real-world asset (RWA) transactions. These statistics, released by the Development Foundation, emphasize the blockchain’s expanding use in cross-border payments, asset tokenization, and institutional finance.

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Denelle Dixon, CEO of the Stellar Development Foundation, described the quarter’s progress as “evidence that real-world adoption is underway.” She pointed out that by the end of August, Stellar had processed over 100 million smart contract transactions, earning it the fourth spot in Chainspect’s ranking of the busiest blockchains. This growth was fueled by upgrades such as Protocol 23 (Whisk), which improved consensus, and the addition of Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol V2, enhancing interoperability. At the same time, the introduction of

USD (PYUSD) on Stellar’s Asset Contract platform broadened stablecoin usage, reinforcing its place in daily financial activities, as highlighted in the TradingView report.

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Interest from institutional players in Stellar’s ecosystem has grown, with collaborations such as the one with Pantera Capital bringing in resources for innovation and scalability. The $5.4 billion in RWA transactions signals a move toward mainstream financial adoption, as tokenized securities and remittances become more popular. This momentum is positioning Stellar as a frontrunner in compliant, scalable blockchain solutions, drawing in businesses looking for effective cross-border payment options, according to Superex.

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Stellar’s strategic partnerships expanded to include

in October 2025, bringing in Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), Data Feeds, and Data Streams. This collaboration strengthens Stellar’s capacity to connect traditional finance with blockchain, enabling smooth asset transfers and instant data for DeFi applications. Analysts expect the RWA sector to grow to $2 trillion by 2028, a trend Stellar is well-placed to benefit from, as discussed in CoinJournal.

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Despite strong fundamentals, technical indicators suggest caution. XLM has been trading in a narrow band near $0.30 in November, forming a symmetrical triangle pattern. If the price breaks above $0.35, it could challenge resistance at $0.47, while a dip below $0.27 may test support at $0.19. Short-term signals like the Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) show modest positive inflows, but major holders remain cautious, keeping the CMF at -0.10 on the two-day chart. Derivatives data also shows an 84% difference between short and long positions, indicating possible volatility if buyers return, according to Yahoo Finance.

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Large holders are showing long-term faith, with whales accumulating XLM, HBAR, and RTX, and analysts predicting these assets could surpass $1 in 2025. Stellar’s emphasis on real-world applications—especially in payments and RWA—aligns with broader trends, including clearer regulations for cross-border payments. As Denelle Dixon remarked, “The momentum is measurable and it's accelerating,” a view shared by blockchain experts who see Stellar as a key player in global financial infrastructure, according to LiveBitcoinNews.