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Stellar price today

1 Year High

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Highest price this year

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Today's Range

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All-Time Range

$0.00$0.88

18%

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18%

of all-time high

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Market Cap

#12

$5.43B

0.2% m. share

Volume 24h

$76.61M

+0.20% price · 24 hours

Circulating Supply

69.1%

35B of 50B

Fully Diluted Cap

$7.86B

Listed Jan 17, 2017

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About Stellar

Lumen is the native crypto for Stellar, a distributed payments network. Stellar makes it possible to create, send and trade digital representations of different types of money, from fiat currencies like dollars and euros to cryptocurrencies bitcoin. Stellar's software was created in an attempt to enhance the existing financial system and make payments easier. Lumens are the native digital currency required to pay transaction fees on the Stellar network.

What is Stellar (XLM)

A Deep Dive on Stellar (XLM)

Stellar is a decentralized blockchain platform that aims to bridge the gap between traditional decentralized financial systems. Like a global financial translator, Stellar enables seamless communication between different forms of value, making peer-to-peer as well as international transactions faster and more accessible.

Overview and Purpose

Stellar serves as a decentralized Layer 1 blockchain that tackles one of finance's most persistent challenges — the fragmentation of global payment systems. While traditional payment rails are often siloed and controlled by single regions or entities, Stellar provides an open infrastructure for decentralized application (dApp) development, asset issuance, and integration with existing financial systems. The platform's primary goal is to facilitate fast and affordable transactions between any entities worldwide, with all operations verified by a decentralized network of blockchain nodes.

Network Architecture

At the heart of Stellar's technical infrastructure lies the Stellar Consensus Protocol (SCP), a unique consensus mechanism that sets it apart from traditional proof-of-work or proof-of-stake systems. Think of SCP as a trusted network of validators working together to maintain the blockchain's integrity. Rather than relying on computational power or staked assets, SCP achieves consensus through trusted nodes that validate transactions.

The system maintains three core properties:

  • Fault tolerance: The network continues operating even when some nodes fail
  • Safety: Nodes consistently agree on transaction validation
  • Liveness: Valid transactions can proceed without interference from problematic nodes

With block times of just 3-5 seconds and a theoretical throughput of up to 4,000 transactions per second, Stellar's architecture prioritizes speed and efficiency. The network also supports smart contract functionality, enabling developers to build decentralized applications on its platform.

Stellar (XLM) Token Fundamentals

The network's native currency, known as Lumens (XLM), serves as the digital fuel that powers the Stellar ecosystem. XLM plays two essential roles:

  1. Acts as a medium of exchange between users
  2. Covers blockchain transaction fees on the network

Every participant in the Stellar network must hold a minimum balance of XLM, which helps prevent spam accounts and maintain network integrity.

Supply Characteristics

Stellar's token economics underwent a significant transformation in 2019 when approximately 55 billion XLM were burned, establishing a new maximum supply cap of roughly 50 billion XLM. The initial distribution of the original 105 billion XLM tokens was structured as follows:

  • 50% (52.32B XLM): Direct development fund
  • 25% (26.16B XLM): Community allocation
  • 20% (20.93B XLM): Multiple airdrops to BTC and XRP holders
  • 3% (3.14B XLM): Stellar Development Foundation
  • 2% (2.09B XLM): Seed investor (Stripe)

Currently, about 21.25 billion XLM (42.5% of total supply) remains out of circulation, with no fixed distribution schedule.

Project Development

Stellar's journey began on July 31, 2014, when co-founders Jed McCaleb and Joyce Kim launched the project. McCaleb brought significant blockchain experience to the table, having previously developed the MTGOX Bitcoin exchange and co-founded Ripple. The project secured early backing through a $3 million seed round from Stripe in September 2014 at $0.0015 per XLM, followed by an ICO in March 2015 that raised $39 million at $0.0031 per XLM.

The Stellar Development Foundation, a nonprofit organization, oversees the project's development with a mission to create equitable access to the global financial system through blockchain technology.

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Stellar price history

The price of Stellar over today, last day, last week, last month and last year
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1 Day$0.16+0.20%
1 Week$0.16-3.20%
1 Month$0.19-16.30%
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FAQs

Yes, you can use Custom Orders on Kraken to automatically buy Stellar if it reaches a lower price.

Timing the market can be incredibly challenging, which is why many traders opt to dollar-cost average Stellar instead. Using recurring buys, you can steadily accumulate Stellar over time regardless of its market price, and eliminate the stress of trying to perfectly time the market.

487,329,544 XLM worth $76,607,717 was traded on Kraken in the last 24 hours.

A variety of factors affect the price of Stellar including market sentiment, technical developments, user adoption and macro economic events.

The Stellar price chart shows several important pieces of information about the current price of Stellar, including its recent price movement and trading volume. The vertical axis represents the value of the asset in your chosen currency, such as USD, while the horizontal axis shows the time period, which can range from minutes to years. Stellar price charts often use candlesticks to illustrate price movements. Each candlestick represents the opening, closing, highest and lowest prices XLM printed within a specific time frame. Below the price chart, you may also see volume bars that display trading activity for that period, with taller bars indicating higher trade volume. Professional traders often factor in these data points when conducting their own technical analysis.

You can use the XLM price chart to analyze price movements and identify areas of support and resistance. Many traders also use different technical indicators to help them analyze past XLM trading patterns in an effort to predict future price changes. It's important to remember that no method can predict prices with 100% accuracy, but using different tools while analyzing the XLM price chart can help inform your trading strategy.

Yes, Kraken makes it easy to stake and earn rewards on dozens of different cryptocurrencies. Visit our staking page here to see if Stellar is eligible for staking or opt-in rewards in your region.

As with any financial investment, there are risks to consider before investing in Stellar and holding it on an exchange like Kraken. Cryptocurrency prices, including Stellar, can be highly volatile. While Kraken has always maintained a strong focus on security, we encourage our clients to self custody their crypto in non-custodial wallets that only they can access, like Kraken Wallet.

Cryptocurrency tax reporting rules vary significantly from country to country. It’s advisable to seek professional local tax guidance to ensure correct reporting and avoid potential penalties.

  1. To set up Stellar price alerts on Kraken web, go to the Alerts widget, located behind the Order form in Advanced view. First, enable browser notifications. Then, click "Create new alert" to open the alert setup. Choose Stellar, set trigger parameters, and adjust the price using the percentage buttons or by typing the desired price.
  2. To set up Stellar price alerts on the Kraken mobile app, ensure push notifications are enabled in both your device settings and within Kraken Pro. Then, go to the price alerts modal by tapping the bell icon on the Markets page or long-pressing any open order. Select "Create new alert" and follow the same steps as on the web platform

You can use custom orders on Kraken to automatically execute stop-loss or take profit orders for Stellar. When using Kraken Pro, you can set a stop-loss or take-profit order for Stellar by locating the "Take Profit / Stop Loss" dropdown on the order form. Choose either "Simple" or "Advanced" mode based on your preference.

Your funding limits are influenced by several factors, including your country of residence, verification level and the asset you're looking to deposit or withdraw.

Yes, the Kraken mobile trading app makes it easy to manage your Stellar holdings on the go. Our smart investing service brings powerful tools and effortless control to your Stellar investments.

To export your Stellar trading history, locate the Settings menu and click on “Documents” > “Create Export.” From here, you can choose between trade history, ledger history or balance, depending on what data you’d like to export.

Yes, Kraken offers recurring buy functionality for a wide range of cryptocurrencies, including Stellar. To set it up, open the mobile app, tap "Buy," and choose the asset you'd like to purchase. Then, enter the amount you wish to buy and select the frequency by clicking "One Time" and choosing a schedule that works for you: daily, weekly, or monthly.

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