Stellar (XLM) Trading Volume Surges 303% After Protocol 27 Upgrade

Stellar (XLM) experienced a 303% jump in 24‑hour trading volume, reaching about $873 million, even as its price slipped lower. The surge coincided with the activation of Protocol 27, also called the Zipper upgrade, which adds authentication delegation for custom smart contracts, address‑bound credentials, and new host functions, aiming to reduce transaction size and improve network efficiency.

Analysts forecast that if Stellar’s tokenization projects, cross‑border payment adoption, and broader crypto market conditions improve, the price could rise significantly by 2027. Scenarios range from $0.25 per XLM (turning a $5,000 investment into roughly $6,900) to $0.40 (about $11,050) and $0.75 (nearly $20,700), though risks include failing resistance levels and slower adoption.