The cryptocurrency has attracted renewed investor attention following one of the largest whale purchases in months, alongside fresh institutional signals. These factors have helped Litecoin outperform several altcoins and regain a key position on traders’ watchlists.
Litecoin Price Analysis: Technical Breakout Signs
The Litecoin price has staged a strong recovery since April, rebounding from a low of $63.22 to trade near $114 at press time. This marks an 86% gain year-to-date, positioning LTC among the better-performing large-cap cryptocurrencies in 2025.
Litecoin (LTC) is flashing strong bullish signals, with a multi-month RSI breakout, increased momentum, support from the 21SMA, and a bullish MACD crossover, positioning it for a potential breakout rally. Source: CJ Bennett via X
From a technical standpoint, Litecoin recently formed a golden cross pattern—a bullish signal triggered when the 50-day moving average crosses above the 200-day moving average. It also remains above the Ichimoku cloud, suggesting that momentum remains in favor of buyers.
Importantly, LTC has held firmly above the $113–$114 support zone, just above its May swing high of $106.73. Analysts believe this support could serve as a launchpad toward the next resistance at $ 137.50, as indicated by Murrey Math Lines.
ETF Deadline Could Be the Game-Changer
Momentum in LTC crypto news has been amplified by regulatory developments. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) faces an October deadline to decide on the proposed LTC ETF. Many analysts argue that approval odds are favorable, pointing to the agency’s previous green lights for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.
Canary Funds has updated its Litecoin ETF prospectus, with the SEC set to issue a final approval or denial in early October. Source: James Seyffart via X
Bankless Times noted that, given Litecoin’s liquidity and its long track record as one of the oldest cryptocurrencies, the SEC may face fewer hurdles in approving it this time.
If approved, the Litecoin ETF could open the door for broader institutional adoption and add significant legitimacy to the asset class. However, history suggests the price could rally ahead of approval and then correct afterward, as was seen with Bitcoin ETF launches.
Looking Ahead: Litecoin Predictions for 2025
With whale accumulation, treasury adoption, and ETF anticipation all aligning, Litecoin’s price forecast is becoming increasingly bullish in the short term. Traders will watch closely to see if LTC will overcome resistance at $120 and target the $137–$140 range.
Litecoin was trading at around $114.33, down -1.92% in the last 24 hours at press time. Source: Brave New Coin
Long-term Litecoin predictions are still tied to macroeconomic fundamentals, higher crypto usage, and the influence of the subsequent Litecoin halving, which historically has been a price-driving factor.
The market’s focus at the moment is clear: as long as Litecoin holds its support at $113, the path to further gains remains unbroken.