Best Crypto Gainers Today, May 28 – Stellar, Midnight, edgeX

Highlights:

• Stellar leads today’s gainers after DTCC’s tokenization plan brought fresh attention to XLM.
• edgeX gains as retail activity increased around its Trade to Own campaign and revenue ranking.
• Midnight rallies after Charles Hoskinson’s privacy platform comments boosted social and media interest.

The crypto market has remained under pressure on Thursday following the renewed military tension between the US and Iran, resulting in another sharp batch of liquidations and ETF outflows. The total crypto market dropped nearly 3%, reaching $2.46 trillion, with BTC dropping from $76,000 before settling at a five-week low near $73,000.

According to data from CoinGlass, more than $900 million in crypto positions were liquidated in the last 24 hours, with a majority of those being bullish long positions. Despite the broad market decline, several tokens have shown resilience and recorded positive trends. In the section below, let’s discuss the top crypto gainers today, including Stellar, edgeX, and Midnight.

Best Crypto Gainers Today

1. Stellar (XLM)

Stellar has emerged as the best crypto gainer today with a surge of 20% over the last 24 hours. XLM has displayed an impressive performance recently, surging by 22% and 8% on the weekly and monthly charts. The price is currently hovering around $0.1755, with a market cap of $5.88 billion.

Stellar’s rally has been attributed to the DTCC’s plans to connect its tokenized securities platform with Stellar by 2027. The U.S. clearing giant said tokenized assets held by Depository Trust Company could reach Stellar in 2027’s first half. The plan covers issuance, settlement, and lifecycle management for blockchain-based securities across regulated markets.

DTCC and the Stellar Development Foundation announced today plans to enable the tokenization of DTC‑custodied assets on the @StellarOrg network. This collaboration advances DTCC’s multi chain strategy and expands how traditional assets move across digital ecosystems.… pic.twitter.com/bdeX0JmDGY

— DTCC (@The_DTCC) May 27, 2026

DTCC said the effort fits its broader multi-chain strategy for digital market infrastructure. The firm also plans to test tokenization for liquid assets, including major indices and U.S. Treasury instruments. Moreover, CEO Frank La Salla said the effort aims to bridge traditional and digital markets through open digital infrastructure.

2. Midnight (NIGHT)

NIGHT has extended its bullish trend with a gain of 1.60% on the daily chart. This latest bullish rally has pushed the weekly gains to 13% as the price rests around $0.03450. Its market cap and trading volume stand around $570 million and $37 million, respectively.

Midnight’s recent rally follows renewed media attention around Charles Hoskinson’s latest comments on Cardano and Midnight. Coverage focused on his renewed push for Midnight as a Web2.5 privacy platform linked to Cardano’s wider development plans. Social media activity also helped spread the remarks across crypto circles this week.

I'm super excited about the next iteration of https://t.co/N2gfZpaP6j we will have thousands of beta testers coming online soon and gather incredible feedback about how to improve and refine the experience and utility of the world. It's the largest and most meaningful focus group…

— Charles Hoskinson (@IOHK_Charles) May 25, 2026

On May 25, Hoskinson said Midnight.city would soon bring thousands of beta testers online to gather user feedback. He said two-week sprints could refine the platform within months, with privacy central to its design. He also predicted Midnight.city could become the most-used crypto application by 2030, adding momentum to the discussion online.

3. edgeX (EDGE)

EDGE is up by more than 1% over the last 24 hours, pushing the price to $1.39. The price has been consolidating around $1.1 and $1.5 over the last 30 days. Moreover, its trading volume has exploded by 25% to $10.50 million.

EDGE is gaining market attention as retail traders increase activity around edgeX’s recent platform campaign. Trading volume is rising sharply, while posts on X pointed to the “Trade to Own” event, referral rewards, and possible fee-related benefits. The campaign returns part of trading fees through $EDGE tokens, with stated reward rates ranging from 56% to 140%, depending on set conditions.

edgeX「Trade to Own」まとめ

edgeXで始まった「Trade to Own」、かなり面白い仕組みだったので内容まとめます🔥

これは簡単に言うと、
edgeXで取引した時に支払う手数料の一部が、
後から $EDGE トークンとして還元されるイベント。

普通、取引手数料って払ったら終わりですが、… pic.twitter.com/u6RFnE22Fz

— チルタ (@Blocka__Chilta8) May 28, 2026

Meanwhile, EDGE ranks among the top 10 protocols by holder revenue. Data shows Hyperliquid leads with $56 million over 30 days, while EDGE follows with $19.7 million, adding more visibility around its recent market activity.