As a London-based crypto analyst with a Cambridge degree and a love for blockchain logic, I’ve been tracking NEM (XEM)’s recent volatility. The 25% spike followed by a sharp correction reveals more than just noise—it signals growing institutional curiosity in Layer2-ready assets. In this deep dive, I break down the data, market behavior, and why XEM might be quietly positioning itself as a stealth contender in the DeFi renaissance. If you're looking beyond the hype, this is where the real action starts.