{"id":52011,"date":"2025-05-07T17:10:18","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T17:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/stellar-gains-ground-in-rwa-market-but-80-xlm-supply-held-by-few-stirs-concern\/"},"modified":"2025-05-07T17:10:18","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T17:10:18","slug":"stellar-gains-ground-in-rwa-market-but-80-xlm-supply-held-by-few-stirs-concern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/stellar-gains-ground-in-rwa-market-but-80-xlm-supply-held-by-few-stirs-concern\/","title":{"rendered":"Stellar gains ground in RWA market, but 80% XLM supply held by few stirs concern"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<div class=\"-mt-16  mb-8  lg:-mt-20  rounded-md  shadow-md\">\n<div class=\"relative  z-10  post-article-image  rounded  overflow-hidden\" data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/05\/image-16-smartcrop-750x375.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/05\/image-16-smartcrop-363x181.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/05\/image-16-smartcrop-750x375.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/05\/image-16-smartcrop-363x181.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"\/>\n<\/picture>                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Stellar ranks third in RWA tokenisation market by value.<\/li>\n<li>Exchange balances on Binance grow to 1 billion XLM.<\/li>\n<li>Active wallets reach 9.5 million, growing by 5,000 daily.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"940\">Stellar (XLM) is navigating a complex landscape in 2025.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"940\">While the blockchain network continues to gain traction as a real-world asset (RWA) hub, concerns around centralisation and potential market manipulation are also intensifying.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"940\">Stellar has recorded an 84% rise in RWA-linked value this year, surpassing $500 million.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"940\">However, with nearly 80% of XLM supply controlled by just ten wallets, analysts warn of volatility risks if large holders move to sell.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"940\">Meanwhile, daily wallet growth and rising exchange balances suggest expanding adoption but also potential sell pressure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"940\">As institutional products integrate with Stellar and retail participation climbs, investors remain split on whether the current distribution model can support long-term price stability without triggering major corrections.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"981\">XLM supply is controlled by top wallets<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1366\">The top 10 wallets hold around 25 billion XLM out of a total of 30.9 billion in circulation, equating to roughly 80% of the available token supply.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1366\"><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-source=\"CoinJournal\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-306002\" src=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Stellar.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1512\" height=\"547\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1366\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/coinmarketcap.com\/currencies\/stellar\/\">CoinMarketCap<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1366\">This significant imbalance raises questions about decentralisation and network resilience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1366\">In contrast, 90% of holders reportedly own fewer than 100 XLM, giving them little influence over market trends.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1833\">Such concentration could have serious implications for XLM\u2019s price stability.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1833\">If a small number of holders were to liquidate significant volumes, the market could face sharp corrections.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1833\">The risk is further amplified by rising exchange balances, with XLM held on Binance growing from 180 million in late 2023 to 1 billion by May 2025, <a href=\"https:\/\/stellar.expert\/explorer\/public\/account\/GBAIA5U6E3FSRUW55AXACIVGX2QR5JYAS74OWLED3S22EGXVYEHPLGPA\">according to stellar expert<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1833\">This increase points to higher trading interest, but also the possibility of mounting sell pressure.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1874\">RWA tokenisation pushes XLM adoption<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"2176\">Despite supply concerns, Stellar has made clear inroads into the tokenisation of real-world assets \u2014 a sector drawing institutional capital and crypto-native investment in 2025.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"2176\">Stellar currently ranks as the third-largest protocol by RWA market capitalisation, trailing only Ethereum and ZKsync Era.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2516\">Institutional-grade products like the Franklin Templeton OnChain US Government Money Fund, valued at $497 million, and Circle\u2019s USDC stablecoin with $345 million on the Stellar chain, have helped push the total RWA value on Stellar to over $500 million.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2516\">This is up from $275 million in January, marking an 84% increase within five months.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2718\"><a href=\"https:\/\/beincrypto.com\/stellar-whales-hold-majority-of-xlm-supply\/\">Such growth<\/a> signals that more traditional financial institutions are considering Stellar as an alternative to Ethereum for tokenized assets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2718\">Faster transactions and lower costs remain key attractions.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2762\">On-chain growth supports the adoption trend<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"3097\">The XLM network has also shown strong user base expansion. Stellar\u2019s active accounts grew from 7.2 million in 2023 to 9.5 million by May 2025.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"3097\">This represents an average addition of about 5,000 wallet addresses daily. The growth helps counterbalance the impact of concentrated holdings, as demand rises across a broadening user base.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3469\">This daily activity reflects more than speculative trading.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3469\">It suggests growing confidence in Stellar\u2019s long-term utility, particularly in the RWA sector.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3469\">While increased circulating supply often raises concerns about dilution or dumping, in Stellar\u2019s case, it appears aligned with deliberate expansion strategies aimed at onboarding more institutional and retail users.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"3471\" data-end=\"3520\">Market remains divided on centralisation risks<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3522\" data-end=\"3934\">While Stellar\u2019s RWA integrations and active user growth highlight ongoing demand, the risk associated with token concentration cannot be overlooked.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3522\" data-end=\"3934\">If the top holders \u2014 or \u201cwhales\u201d \u2014 choose to exit positions, price shocks are likely.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3522\" data-end=\"3934\">However, if network development continues alongside strategic RWA partnerships, the Stellar blockchain could retain and grow its niche within the broader crypto asset ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3936\" data-end=\"4205\">Although Stellar\u2019s fundamentals appear strong, investors are likely to remain cautious until the network addresses its centralisation risks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3936\" data-end=\"4205\">Efforts to increase token distribution, improve governance, or introduce staking mechanisms may help mitigate future volatility.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-meta\">\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Share this article<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Categories<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Tags<\/h6>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/news\/stellar-gains-ground-in-rwa-market-but-80-xlm-supply-held-by-few-stirs-concern\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison ) Stellar ranks third in RWA tokenisation market by value. Exchange balances on Binance grow to 1 billion XLM. Active wallets reach 9.5 million, growing by 5,000 daily. Stellar (XLM) is navigating a complex landscape in 2025. 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