Litecoin (LTC) has been experiencing a dip along with the broader cryptocurrency market, as US yields and the US dollar gain strength in the wake of strong US data releases. This has pushed back against US recession bets and increased uncertainty about the central bank’s interest rate plans. LTC is down just over 2% and trading just under $92, but analysts remain optimistic about its future prospects.
Of note, the digital silver to Bitcoin’s digital gold has posted significant gains in recent sessions, still over 20% up versus its earlier monthly lows. Factors such as the upcoming halving of the Litecoin issuance rate on 2nd August, progress in its adoption as a means of payment accompanied by a rising transaction count and number of online merchants accepting it are cited as potential drivers for the cryptocurrency’s recent success.
Currently, Litecoin holds above its 50 and 100-Day Moving Averages, suggesting the recent upward trajectory may continue despite broader market pullback. A near-term return to the north of the $100 level may be possible if the broader crypto market sentiment remains intact. This could potentially result in a breakout from an ascending triangle pattern, opening the door to a swift retest of the March 2022 highs in the mid-$130s, which is 50% up versus its present level.
Whale and shrimp wallet data indicate that both big and small-time investors are accumulating Litecoin ahead of the halving event. Interestingly, the number of wallets with balances of 0-0.1 LTC has surged by 1 million in a month, possibly highlighting growing adoption of Litecoin as a medium of exchange.
While Litecoin shows promising potential, investors should remain cautious and look into diversifying their holdings to mitigate risk. One high-risk investment strategy to consider is participating in crypto presales, where tokens of upstart crypto projects are purchased to finance their development. These tokens are often sold at a low price, and successful projects can yield exponential gains over time.
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Source: Cryptonews
