Litecoin (LTC) price is holding firm above a crucial support zone near $118 despite a temporary cooling in market momentum following the delay of Canary Capital’s spot Litecoin ETF.
The digital asset, often dubbed the “silver to Bitcoin’s gold,” has managed to sustain its bullish structure even as traders recalibrate their expectations and wait for clearer regulatory signals.
With price stability, rising open interest, and persistent exchange outflows, Litecoin’s market setup points to an imminent breakout attempt toward the $130 mark.
Bulls defend key support despite ETF delay
Litecoin’s resilience in the face of uncertainty has been one of the week’s standout stories in the altcoin market.
After facing rejection at $123.99, LTC retraced modestly but quickly stabilised around the $120 level.
The coin is currently trading at about $118.86, down less than 1.31% on the day but up more than 13% for the week.
This minor pullback followed the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s decision to remain silent on Thursday, which was the original deadline for the Litecoin ETF ruling to be issued.
The silence triggered short-term selling and algorithmic unwinding as traders reacted to the loss of a near-term catalyst that traders had hoped would inject some momentum into the bullish trend.
However, the retracement found strong demand near $118, reaffirming this zone as a solid base of support.
Defending this level could determine whether Litecoin (LTC) maintains its current bullish trajectory or slips into a deeper correction.
Technical setup shows strength and stability
The latest technical indicators continue to show strength beneath Litecoin’s surface.
The 20, 50, 100, and 200 exponential moving averages all remain tightly aligned below the current price, confirming a well-supported bullish trend.
The 20 EMA sits near $113.22, offering dynamic support, while the longer-term 200 EMA hovers close to $104.04, marking a broader safety net for bulls.
Momentum indicators have cooled slightly after an overbought phase, with the daily RSI now around 60, suggesting room for renewed upside if the bullish trend resumes.
A clean close above the $121.96 Fibonacci resistance could reinvigorate bullish pressure and set the stage for another move toward $124.83.
A confirmed breakout above this level would likely open the path toward $127 and possibly test the psychological barrier at $130.
Rising open interest signals renewed confidence
Beyond the charts, market data indicates improving sentiment among traders.
Open interest in Litecoin futures has climbed to around $1.01 billion, rising alongside price; a combination that often precedes heightened volatility.
This uptick reflects growing leveraged participation and suggests that traders are positioning for a potential upside continuation.
Historically, similar patterns in Litecoin’s derivatives market have coincided with sharp directional moves, hinting that another period of increased price action could be on the horizon.
Accumulation trend strengthens long-term outlook
Exchange netflows show consistent outflows throughout 2025, signalling that holders are moving their assets into private wallets.
On October 6 alone, Litecoin recorded roughly $688,000 in net outflows while trading near $120, a sign that conviction remains strong even in the face of regulatory delays.
This trend reduces available supply on exchanges and may amplify upward price reactions once momentum returns.
Despite temporary uncertainty, Litecoin’s technical and fundamental landscape remains constructive.
As long as bulls protect the $118–$119 support range, the door stays open for a push toward $127 and $130 in the near term.
A decisive close above $124.83 could confirm a continuation of the broader uptrend that began earlier this year.
With investor confidence rebuilding and ETF optimism still alive, Litecoin’s consolidation phase could soon give way to its next major breakout.
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