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- The filing for a spot LTC ETF by Canary Funds enhanced the narrative surrounding Litecoin ETFs.
- Litecoin price dropped below the $100 mark amid a market selloff.
Litecoin (LTC) crypto recently showed a downturn and dropped below the $100 support mark amid a broader market selloff. This dragged the Litecoin price over 16% intraday, trading at $92 at press time. Following this, the token’s market cap has fallen to $6.93 Billion.
Even during the downtrend, data from IntotheBlock showed that 78% of Litecoin addresses hold their coins for over a year. This long-term holding trend usually involves purchases during the bear market and selling when the price peaks.
As such, the current cycle shows that long-term holdings have reduced less than previously. This implies that many holders anticipate further Litecoin price increases.
The Cruisers’ and Traders’ categories showed more volatile changes, correlating closely with price fluctuations. This variation characterized trading activities within a short time frame corresponding to market conditions.
The majority of LTC investors recognized that the market went up and down. They waited for higher returns to validate their belief in the ****long-term value proposition of the LTC coin.
Analyzing Canary Funds ETF Move and Grayscale’s LTC Position
There was heightened action on the proposition for a Litecoin ETF. That was proved by Canary Funds’ application for a Litecoin ETF. Specifically, this move resonated with LTC’s positioning as the ‘Digital Silver’ of the crypto-sphere.
Unlike most crypto, it only has limited involvement with venture capital and has been described as having a ‘perfect distribution.’ That reduces the probability of market manipulation.
This is further complemented by a supportive community that gives an aspect of cult-like following. It maintains stability in holdings and resists low-price selling.
Each of these factors supports the thesis that LTC might become the preferred option for an ETF. On the same note, the ccumulation of Litecoin by Grayscale continued to support the positive signal for the digital currency.
Despite market swings, Grayscale increased its holdings to over 2.02M LTC by acquiring an extra 2.23K LTC. The consistent buying behavior observed during such price dips showed that the clients strongly believed in Litecoin’s value.
Litecoin Replicating 2020 Post-Election Trends: What’s Next?
Litecoin’s daily time frame chart analysis conveyed that it mirrors the 2020 price pattern. LTC coin in late 2020 experienced a price uptrend from $60. Furthermore, it reached above $160 in early 2021.
This flared up in an almost identical manner in Q4 of 2024. The Litecoin price rising quickly after the election signifying more room for growth.
In the past, such election-related rallies have been coupled with a strong performance as we experience it now. Based on the current trend, the Litecoin price might test the $200 zone by early 2025.
This not only indicated Litecoin’s cyclical nature but also the influence of broader market sentiments amplified during election periods. As seen previously, the conditions could be aligned for another rally in Litecoin.
However, Litecoin price has retested the 100-day EMA mark and could see a bounce back toward the $100 round level. In case of a further drop, the LTC coin may revisit the 200-day EMA zone to $80.
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