Tether USDT Launches on Stellar Network via LayerZero
Stellar (XLM)
Editor:
Eugene Serbin
cvj.ai reports that Tether’s USDT is now live on the Stellar blockchain, unlocking over $180 billion in liquidity for the network. The integration utilizes LayerZero’s Omnichain Fungible Token standard to connect Stellar with Tether’s broader stablecoin ecosystem. This move positions Stellar, a payments-focused blockchain, to enhance its appeal in cross-border transactions and emerging markets.
USDT0 is initially available through wallets and exchanges including Kraken, Freighter, Lobstr, Bitget, Fireblocks, Ramp Network, and SushiSwap. Stellar has seen stablecoin payment volume reach $5.5 billion in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 72% year-over-year increase. Tokenized real-world assets on the network also surpassed $2 billion shortly after that quarter ended.
The network already supports Circle’s USDC, Franklin Templeton’s BENJI, and MoneyGram’s MGUSD stablecoin. Tether’s dominance in regions like Latin America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific makes this integration a key milestone for institutional infrastructure. The addition of USDT0 is expected to bolster Stellar’s liquidity stack for users and institutions alike.
How the market reacted
Whalio's own Binance spot order flow for XLM, measured when this story was written up on 2 September 2026. Not the outlet's figures.
XLM is trading at $0.1758 with a 1-hour buy ratio of 65.9%, indicating strong immediate buying pressure compared to the 24-hour average of 54.6%. The 4-hour buy ratio stands at 56.2%, showing that aggressive buying is currently outpacing the longer-term trend. Volume delta data reflects this activity, with +$77,639 recorded in the last hour and +$140,172 over four hours. Over the past 24 hours, the volume delta is +$929,776, while the Cumulative Volume Delta closed at +$483,664. This means buyers have been consistently absorbing sell orders for 18 of the last 24 hours. Spot volume reached $10,068,226 across 75,424 trades.
The latest daily buy ratio of 52.4% sits at the 71st percentile of the last 281 days, against a median of 50.7% - stronger buying than most days.
Was that an ordinary day?
The same Binance spot measurements for XLM, averaged over the days leading up to the story.
The current 24-hour buy ratio of 54.6% is slightly above the weekly average of 51.8%, representing a 2.8 point increase. However, spot volume is only 0.79 times the weekly average, suggesting lower participation despite the higher buy ratio. Net buying occurred on 6 of the last 7 days, with a total volume delta of +$3,381,676 over the eight-day period. The price has declined 3.6% over the last eight days despite this consistent buying pressure. This day shows a more balanced market than usual, with buying intensity rising while overall volume remains subdued compared to the weekly norm.