Stellar (XLM) Surges After DTCC Reveals Tokenization Plans on Stellar Network

Stellar (XLM) recorded a strong price rally after Wall Street clearing giant DTCC announced plans to integrate its tokenized securities platform with the Stellar blockchain by 2027. The news triggered a sharp increase in investor interest, pushing XLM price up nearly 20% and driving trading activity to its highest level in months.

According to CoinMarketCap data, Stellar trading volume surged more than 927% over the last 24 hours, reaching approximately $934 million. At the time of writing, XLM was trading around $0.172, marking a 17% daily gain and a 20% increase over the past week.

The rally came despite broader weakness across the cryptocurrency market. Data from CoinGlass showed that more than $930 million in crypto positions were liquidated during the same period. Long traders accounted for roughly $870 million of those liquidations, while short positions represented nearly $59 million.

The major catalyst behind Stellar’s momentum was DTCC’s announcement regarding its tokenization initiative. The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, which oversees more than $114 trillion in assets, confirmed that its upcoming tokenized securities infrastructure will connect to the Stellar network.

The move follows a December 2025 SEC No-Action Letter granted to DTC, allowing the company to operate a platform for tokenizing real-world assets held in custody. The system is expected to allow financial institutions to access digital asset infrastructure while maintaining investor protections and regulatory safeguards associated with traditional securities markets.

The development is viewed as a significant milestone for blockchain adoption in traditional finance. Stellar’s price reacted immediately after the announcement, climbing from around $0.146 to nearly $0.18. The breakout also pushed XLM above its daily moving average resistance level, signaling renewed bullish momentum for the cryptocurrency market.

With institutional interest in tokenization continuing to grow, Stellar could remain one of the key blockchain networks benefiting from Wall Street’s expansion into digital assets.