Is Stellar Safe? — Trust Score: Baa1

Independent risk rating for Stellar (xlm). Last updated 2026-07-14.

Stellar (xlm) has a ZARQ Safety Rating of Baa1 (63.5/100) and a Vitality Score of C (44/100). Risk level: WATCH. Crash probability: 25%. Distance-to-Default: 2.8. Last updated: 2026-07-14. Based on 7 quantitative pillars including NDD, crash probability, TVL, and DeFi yield analysis. 1 structural weakness signal active — elevated collapse risk.
Rating Baa1
Score 63.5/100
Crash Prob 25%
Alert WATCH
63.5
Trust Score
Composite score 0-100 across 5 pillars
2.8
Distance-to-Default
Moderate — some structural pressure
25%
Crash Probability
Model-estimated likelihood of >50% drawdown
$0.1798
Price (USD)
-2.5% (24h)
44
Vitality Score
Grade C — ecosystem health

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Vitality Score Breakdown

The ZARQ Vitality Score measures ecosystem health and crash resistance across 5 dimensions. Stellar scores 44/100 (Grade C), indicating crash resistance — backtested high-Vitality tokens lost 44% less during the 2025–2026 market crash (p < 0.001). Backtested ✓ Methodology

Ecosystem Gravity70
Multi-chain presence, protocol count, DeFi depth
Capital Commitment26
TVL stability, locked capital, market cap rank
Coordination Efficiency40
Audit coverage, category diversity, yield density
Stress Resilience56
Drawdown recovery, NDD stability, crash probability
Organic Momentum24
Rating trend, NDD trend, volume momentum
Data confidence: 100%
MiCA Classification
[CA] Utility Token / Crypto-Asset
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Risk Signal Breakdown

Pillar 1 — Ecosystem Strength
91.2
Market cap rank, volume stability, activity. Higher is safer.
Pillar 2 — Contagion Risk
58.3
BTC correlation, beta exposure, idiosyncratic risk. Lower correlation = more independent.
Pillar 3 — Historical Resilience
50.0
Max drawdown recovery, annualized volatility, tail risk ratio.
Pillar 4 — Fundamental Quality
63.8
Token age, price consistency, long-term trend strength.
Pillar 5 — Rug Pull Risk
66.7
Anomaly detection, extreme move frequency, dump pattern screening.
Distance-to-Default (NDD)
2.8
Structural distance from default threshold. Below 2.0 = elevated distress.
Structural Signal (Sig6)
4.7
Structural integrity score from the DtD model. Lower values indicate structural weakness.

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Pros & Cons of Stellar

Strengths
Healthy distance from default (NDD: 2.8)
Daily automated risk monitoring by ZARQ
Risks
Elevated crash probability (25%)
1 structural weakness signal active

Investment Risk Summary

Stellar has an elevated crash probability of 25%, warranting extra caution. Minor structural stress has been detected (1 signal). The Distance-to-Default stands at 2.8, with an alert level of WATCH. Rating: Baa1. Vitality Score: 44/100 (Grade C). Backtest results
Disclaimer: This is quantitative risk analysis, not investment advice. Crypto assets are volatile and can lose value rapidly. Never invest more than you can afford to lose. ZARQ provides independent risk data — always do your own research before making investment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stellar safe to invest in?
Stellar (xlm) currently holds a Baa1 rating from ZARQ with a trust score of 63.5/100. This is an investment-grade rating at the lower end, indicating moderate risk. The current crash probability is 25%, and its Distance-to-Default stands at 2.8. Minor structural concerns are noted. Over the past 90 days, Stellar has experienced a 31.3% maximum drawdown. The alert level is WATCH. As with all crypto investments, you should conduct your own research and consider your risk tolerance.
What is Stellar's risk rating?
ZARQ rates Stellar at Baa1 on a Moody's-style scale (Aaa to C), where Baa3 and above is investment grade. The trust score is 63.5 out of 100, based on five quantitative pillars: ecosystem strength (91.2/100), contagion risk (58.3/100), historical resilience (50.0/100), fundamental quality (63.8/100), and rug pull risk (66.7/100). The strongest pillar is ecosystem strength, while historical resilience scores lowest. The alert level is currently WATCH.
Will Stellar crash?
ZARQ's crash model estimates a 25% probability of a >50% drawdown for Stellar. The Distance-to-Default (NDD) is 2.8, which indicates moderate — some structural pressure. The structural integrity signal (Sig6) is 4.7, and there is 1 structural weakness signal active. Minor structural concerns are noted. These are model-based estimates updated daily, not guarantees of future performance.
Should I invest in Stellar?
Stellar holds a Baa1 rating from ZARQ. The crash probability is 25% and the Distance-to-Default is 2.8. These metrics suggest notable downside risk. However, ZARQ provides risk data, not investment advice. All crypto investments carry significant risk, including total loss of capital. Consider your risk tolerance, portfolio diversification, and investment horizon. Never invest more than you can afford to lose.
Stellar price prediction — what does the risk data say?
ZARQ does not make price predictions for Stellar. Instead, we provide quantitative risk metrics: the crash probability is 25% (probability of a >50% drawdown), the Distance-to-Default is 2.8, and the alert level is WATCH. There are 1 structural weakness signals active. These risk signals are updated daily and can help inform — but not replace — your own analysis.
Is Stellar a scam?
ZARQ's analysis of Stellar shows a Baa1 rating. Minor structural stress detected (1 signal). ZARQ monitors Stellar daily across 7 quantitative risk signals including Distance-to-Default, crash probability, and structural integrity. While these signals can flag elevated risk, they cannot definitively determine if an asset is fraudulent. Always verify the project's team, code, and community independently.
What are the pros and cons of Stellar?
Based on ZARQ's quantitative analysis, Stellar (xlm) has the following strengths: Healthy distance from default (NDD: 2.8); Daily automated risk monitoring by ZARQ. Key risks include: Elevated crash probability (25%); 1 structural weakness signal active. These assessments are based on daily-updated risk models and should be considered alongside your own research and risk tolerance.

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