Litecoin (LTC) is currently attempting to sustain its position above the critical $120 threshold, eliciting concern among investors.
The crypto is presently valued at $112, reflecting a 9% decline over the past 24 hours, making its trajectory a topic of interest for investors amid a broader market downturn that has led to over $250 million in liquidations across cryptocurrency exchanges. In light of the escalating selling pressure, is it plausible for LTC to evade hitting lower support levels in the near future?
Network Growth Defies Price Action
Still, despite the adverse price swings, Litecoin’s basic network metrics present a different story. Higher than the 30-day average of 8.15 million, the overall count of addresses now stands at over 8 million.
Concurrent with this growth in transaction volume—which has quadrupled from $3.70 billion to $11.30 billion over the past six months—are other developments. These basic indicators show a strong adoption rate that contrasts sharply with the present price downturn, therefore creating an interesting scenario for market observers.
#Litecoin $LTC faced rejection at the $135 resistance, which could lead to a pullback toward support at $98! pic.twitter.com/UchvWgc6G8
— Ali (@ali_charts) February 23, 2025
Technical Patterns Indicate Potential Downturn
Ali Martinez, a known crypto analyst, has detected a parallel channel formation on the daily chart of Litecoin that concerns him. This technical structure, in conjunction with a double-top reversal pattern at the upper boundary, suggests that there is ongoing downward pressure that could lead LTC to the midline of the channel, which is approximately $115.
The parallel channel’s lower band is around the $98 threshold. If the decline reaches the mid-line at $115, bears will probably test the lower boundary line. This will be Litecoin’s second decline below the $100 milestone.
Derivatives Data Shows Mixed Sentiment
Divergent signals about Litecoin’s future abound from the derivatives market. While the general long-to-short ratio is 0.90, which suggests that there are rather more negative than optimistic holdings, the ratios of important exchanges like Binance and OKExchange are more positive.
This divergence suggests that despite the broader market’s uncertainty, prominent traders with larger accounts remain confident. In the past 24 hours, the market’s volatility was further exemplified by liquidation data, which showed that bulls suffered $2.70 million in losses while bears took a $440 hit.
Strategic Opportunities Emerge From Volatility
The current state of the Litecoin market is a critical turning point for investors. If you are looking at the bigger picture, the possible pullback to the $98 support level could be a great time to get in, as long as it happens. If the price breaks clearly above $135, it could start a bigger rebound phase and show that the price is once again moving up.
Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView
Christian Encila
They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn.
Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer for his college paper. This early love for storytelling paved the way for a successful stint as an editor at a data engineering firm, where his first-month essay win funded a months-long supply of doggie and kitty treats – a testament to his dedication to his furry companions (more on that later).
Christian then roamed the world of journalism, working at newspapers in Canada and even South Korea. He finally settled down at a local news giant in his hometown in the Philippines for a decade, becoming a total news junkie. But then, something new caught his eye: cryptocurrency. It was like a treasure hunt mixed with storytelling – right up his alley!
So, he landed a killer gig at NewsBTC, where he’s one of the go-to guys for all things crypto. He breaks down this confusing stuff into bite-sized pieces, making it easy for anyone to understand (he salutes his management team for teaching him this skill).
Think Christian’s all work and no play? Not a chance! When he’s not at his computer, you’ll find him indulging his passion for motorbikes. A true gearhead, Christian loves tinkering with his bike and savoring the joy of the open road on his 320-cc Yamaha R3. Once a speed demon who hit 120mph (a feat he vowed never to repeat), he now prefers leisurely rides along the coast, enjoying the wind in his thinning hair.
Speaking of chill, Christian’s got a crew of furry friends waiting for him at home. Two cats and a dog. He swears cats are way smarter than dogs (sorry, Grizzly), but he adores them all anyway. Apparently, watching his pets just chillin’ helps him analyze and write meticulously formatted articles even better.
Here’s the thing about this guy: He works a lot, but he keeps himself fueled by enough coffee to make it through the day – and some seriously delicious (Filipino) food. He says a delectable meal is the secret ingredient to a killer article. And after a long day of crypto crusading, he unwinds with some rum (mixed with milk) while watching slapstick movies.
Looking ahead, Christian sees a bright future with NewsBTC. He says he sees himself privileged to be part of an awesome organization, sharing his expertise and passion with a community he values, and fellow editors – and bosses – he deeply respects.
So, the next time you tread into the world of cryptocurrency, remember the man behind the words – the crypto crusader, the grease monkey, and the feline philosopher, all rolled into one.
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