A new AI-driven forecast has challenged the popular narrative surrounding Stellar's XLM token, predicting a significantly lower price by the end of 2026. According to the model, which incorporates various factors including partnerships, stablecoin activity, and market data, the base-case outcome for XLM is around $0.23.
The analyst behind the forecast, Fire Hustle, emphasized that while Stellar has 'real utility', it still lacks sufficient actual usage to justify more optimistic price calls. The model's bullish scenario projects a price of roughly $0.40-$0.80 per XLM in 2026, contingent on a strong altcoin cycle with faster adoption.
The forecast highlights the growing tension between social media hype and increasingly sophisticated models that rely on on-chain data. If the prediction proves directionally correct, it may suggest that XLM's value will not reach parabolic levels as some traders expect.