XRP price is defending the support level at $2, but it has also failed to make meaningful gains in recent weeks as traders remain cautious because of macroeconomic concerns. One analyst now believes that if Ripple fails to make any gains, it will face a massive selloff from whales and top holders, which makes it

Positive developments within AAVE's ecosystem could help the asset.

Stellar (XLM) is making quiet but significant moves on the crypto market, pulling ahead of rival XRP in the latest 24-hour trading session. According to CoinMarketCap data, XLM is up 3.32% in the last 24 hours to $0.243, remaining in the green while XRP traded in the red, down 1.43% in that time frame to $2.07.

DeFi lending protocol Aave has kickstarted its $1 million weekly token buybacks to reward stakers and boost token demand.

The platform isn't just resting on its early success. Aave has introduced new incentives to maintain its momentum.

Crypto payments protocol AEON is partnering with Stellar to accelerate the adoption of crypto for payments across Southeast Asia.

AAVE's ecosystem upgrade could mark the beginning of a new wave of liquidity inflows.

Activities in the broader digital asset space show that Stellar (XLM) is gaining the attention of large investors. In the last 24 hours, trading activities have spiked as a total of 49,555,947 XLM have been moved on-chain.

Stellar, a superfast and low fee-public blockchain, says it plans to hold $3 billion in real-world asset (RWA) value and power $110 billion in RWA volume by the end of 2025.

Recent crypto whale metrics surrounding DeFi tokens have garnered immense investor optimism, suggesting that price gains for some coins are imminent despite the ongoing market uncertainty. Whale data on Thursday, April 17, indicated that large-scale investors stacked over $20 million in AAVE and UNI.

An unusual transaction was tied to Stellar (XLM), a protocol named XRP's biggest rival. Three transactions that crypto analytics platform Whale Alert spotted show signs that XLM whales are back in action.

Stellar (XLM) looks set for a breakout, and investors are committing funds to the XRP rival, as showcased on the open interest market. In the last 24 hours, the coin has seen its open interest climb by 2.96%, increasing by 2.23% within the last four hours.

It is a clear leg up over what Europe's top fintechs and banks are offering. With the ECB taking a different path from its U.S. and U.K., this DeFi yield stands out.

This past week, Aave V3 on the Ethereum mainnet experienced its highest daily liquidations since early February, coinciding with significant market volatility. According to Galaxy Research, approximately $98.6 million in collateral was liquidated between April 6 and 7, following a similar trend earlier in the year when around $211.

Here is how some of your favorite assets concluded the week.

Stellar (XLM) could be on the verge of a major move, as a classic setup on its hourly chart might trigger a 15% swing, but the direction remains uncertain.

Will AAVE outpace fintech giants in the yield race?

Aave-Chan Initiative Founder Marc Zeller unpacks Aave's efforts at decentralization, buyback initiatives and the GHO stablecoin.

Stellar registered an ATH in stablecoins, with other metrics suggesting an increase in network activity.

Stellar (XLM) is under renewed pressure as global trade concerns intensify, triggering a broader risk-off sentiment in crypto markets. According to CoinMarketCap, XLM is trading at $0.2153, marking an 8.55% drop over the past 24 hours.

XRP rival Stellar (XLM) has subtly slid into rebound mode after the coin survived a major sell-off trend that gripped the industry on April 10. As of press time, the combined market capitalization has dropped by 1.05% to $2.57 trillion, setting a mildly bearish path for assets like Stellar to follow.

Exaion, backed by EDF Group, joins Etherlink as a validator, signaling broader institutional interest in Tezos and enhancing network stability.

Stellar (XLM)'s Proof-of-Agreement consensus mechanism emphasizes trust and social reputation, enhancing security and decentralization compared to traditional Proof-of-Stake systems.

With the confirmation of a death cross, a technical pattern in which the 50-day moving average crosses below the 200-day moving average, Stellar has entered bearish territory. This pattern usually denotes a protracted downward trend and declining investor confidence.

Aave's tokenholders approved a governance proposal to start buying back the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol's governance token, AAVE, as part of a broader tokenomics overhaul, Aave said on April 9. The proposal — which was approved by more than 99% of AAVE tokenholders — permits the protocol to purchase $4 million in AAVE (AAVE) tokens, enough for one month of buybacks.

Exaion, a subsidiary of French electric utility giant EDF Group, is now a validator of Etherlink, the Tezos-powered layer 2 blockchain.

The first AAVE buyback proposal secured 99.63% approval. The full strategy is designed to execute $1 million in weekly buybacks over six months.

The major market sell-off catalyst is at play again as the ongoing global trade concerns appear to be escalating, impacting risk assets like Stellar (XLM). According to data from CoinMarketCap, Stellar's price changed hands for $0.2153, down by 8.55% in the past 24 hours.

Stellar (XLM) has dropped 1.83% in the past 24 hours, now trading at $0.22, deepening its bearish trend. The cryptocurrency is edging closer to forming a death cross a technical indicator that signals potential long-term weakness when the 50-day moving average (MA) drops below the 200-day MA.

The Aave DAO has overwhelmingly approved a $4 million AAVE token buyback, launching the first phase of a broader initiative to overhaul the protocol's tokenomics.

After a 6% price decline, XLM, the native token of Stellar, has begun heading toward its next support level. As of today, April 9, 2025, the market appears to be continuing its downward trend, as the tariff war between the United States and other countries shows no sign of ending soon.

After a daily loss of 1.83% Stellar's price is currently at $0.22, aggravating the bearish state of the asset. As a result of the overall decline in the market, XLM is now in danger of a death cross, a bearish technical signal that appears when the 50-day moving average falls below the 200-day moving average.

The market is coming back to the green zone, according to CoinStats.

Stellar is stealthily taking centerstage on the blockchain activity front while XRP continues to struggle with price volatility and major technical breakdowns. Despite a stagnant and declining price performance, recent data indicates that XLM is experiencing a notable uptick in on-chain operations, outpacing XRP in terms of sheer transaction volume.

Aave DAO members are voting on a proposal to add Pendle's Principal Tokens to its V3 Core market. The proposal, posted on the web3 voting platform Snapshot on Apr. 7, suggests listing an initial PT test asset.

Stellar (XLM) has triggered a major bearish signal with a death cross on its daily chartthe first in 2025. This technical pattern, where the 50-day simple moving average (SMA) crosses below the 200-day SMA, is widely viewed as a sign of potential long-term downward momentum.

Stellar traders can monitor the $0.23 and $0.255 resistance zones to sell XLM.

It's been a mixed bag for those interested in AAVE.

Several major developments across various ecosystems are expected this week, suggesting imminent volatility for tokens within the respective niches. From Aave buybacks to Trump's reciprocal tariffs, some very interesting updates are in the pipeline.

Stellar (XLM) has completed a death cross on its daily charts, its first major bearish signal of the year. The bearish technical formation comes on the heels of a significant drop in XLM's price, fueling speculation of deeper downside risk.

Aavenomics, the proposal to modify Aave protocol tokenomics and introduce token buybacks, has achieved a quorum for the Aave DAO. Aave Chain Initiative (ACI) founder Marc Zeller announced this on X, noting that it marks a new era for the protocol.

DeFi's largest protocol, the Aave decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), has officially approved a $1 million token buyback initiative that will start on April 9. The proposal secured 439,000 votes in favor, well above the required 320,000 quorum, while only 2,020 votes opposed it.

Stellar (XLM) may be on the brink of a major trend reversal, as the SuperTrend indicator has flashed bullish for the first time since January 2022. According to crypto analyst Ali, this signal could mark the beginning of a macro shift after more than two years of sideways and bearish movement.

Stellar (XLM) may be on the verge of a macro trend shift, as a key trend indicator has flashed for the first time in over two years.

Stellar Lumens price has dropped in the past few months, mirroring the performance of most altcoins like Cardano and Avalanche. Stellar (XLM) was trading at the crucial support at $0.25 on Sunday, much lower than last year's high of $0.6380.

Lens Chain mainnet goes live using an inexpensive Ethereum overlay blockchain designed for building decentralized social media applications.

Stellar (XLM) is down more than 5% on Thursday, with its market capitalization dropping to $8 billion. XLM technical indicators are flashing strong bearish signals, suggesting continued downward momentum that could test critical support levels around $0.22.

Stables, the Tezos-based fantasy horse racing game, is making its debut in the North American market through a partnership with Equibase, the official supplier of horse racing statistics in the US and Canada. The move marks a significant expansion for the French startup, allowing players to engage with real-life racehorses in a blockchain-powered virtual setting.