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Litecoin Bounces Back—$117.50 in Sight After Defending Critical Support

Litecoin Bounces Back—$117.50 in Sight After Defending Critical Support

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2025-05-21 19:00:14
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Litecoin bulls are back in the driver’s seat as the silver-to-Bitcoin’s-gold stages a rebound from a key support level. Analysts now eye $117.50 as the next upside target—proof that even ’zombie’ coins can have their day.

Market watchers note the resilience, though skeptics whisper: ’Wake us when it flips a real estate ETF.’

Litecoin Eyes Breakout As Market Awaits BTC Confirmation

Litecoin is currently trading at a pivotal level, caught in the middle of growing speculation about the market’s next major move. After a powerful 69% rally over the past month, LTC has entered a phase of consolidation, holding just above a crucial support level. The broader crypto market is in a similar position, with investors watching closely for a potential breakout in Bitcoin that could pull the rest of the market higher.

As bitcoin hovers just below its all-time high, Litecoin traders are holding their breath. Many believe that a breakout above the $109K mark for BTC could serve as a catalyst for altcoins, especially LTC. But not everyone agrees—some analysts expect the market to cool down first, leading to a deeper correction before any renewed upside.

Runefelt is firmly in the bullish camp. He recently shared a technical analysis highlighting a bullish flag pattern forming on Litecoin’s chart. According to Runefelt, Litecoin has already bounced from support, and this setup presents a high-probability breakout scenario. His price target for the move is $117.5, which WOULD mark a significant push higher from current levels.

Litecoin forming a bullish flag | Source: Carl Runefelt on X

Runefelt’s view aligns with the broader bullish sentiment that’s slowly rebuilding across the market. However, the confirmation remains dependent on both Litecoin’s ability to break above short-term resistance and Bitcoin’s performance NEAR its all-time high. For now, LTC investors remain cautiously optimistic, aware that momentum could shift quickly depending on macro market developments.

Technical Details: Key Levels To Watch

Litecoin (LTC) is currently trading at $95.35, showing resilience after a brief pullback from its recent local high near $106. The chart highlights a period of consolidation, with LTC finding support just above its 200-day exponential moving average (EMA) at $93.82 and slightly below the 200-day simple moving average (SMA) at $100.76. These two moving averages are now acting as a technical pivot zone, creating both resistance and support that could define LTC’s next move.

LTC testing critical support | Source: LTCUSDT chart on TradingView

After a strong rally from April lows around $66, Litecoin surged over 69% before facing resistance at the psychological $100 level. The price is now hovering in a tightening range, which could develop into a bullish continuation pattern—especially if broader market sentiment remains positive and Bitcoin pushes above its all-time high.

Volume has slightly decreased during the recent pullback, indicating a lack of strong selling pressure. This supports the bullish thesis that the current MOVE is a healthy consolidation rather than the start of a reversal. A breakout above the $100.76 resistance would open the door toward the $117.50 target, as mentioned by analysts like Carl Runefelt.

Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

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