$LTC
Litecoin's price has experienced a decline of approximately 2.99% over the past 7 days. The price has fluctuated between a low of around $78 and a high of around $81.32 in the last 24 hours.
Current Price: Approximately $80.86 per LTC.
Market Cap: Around $6.20 billion.
Sentiment: The overall market sentiment is currently described as "Extreme Fear" on the Fear & Greed Index, while technical indicators point to a bearish short-term outlook on daily charts.
Key Drivers and News
ETF Inclusion: Litecoin was recently added to the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF (BITW) on December 15, 2025, a move considered structurally bullish for attracting long-term institutional capital, although it has not generated significant immediate volume growth.
Technological Upgrades: Ongoing upgrades, such as the MimbleWimble Extension Block (MWEB) for privacy and the potential for ZK Rollup integration, are aimed at enhancing network utility and could attract more users and investors in the long run.
Whale Accumulation: Reports of significant accumulation by major investors ("whales") indicate confidence in Litecoin's long-term prospects and could provide price support.
Short-Term Prediction
Most technical analyses and short-term predictions suggest that LTC is at a crucial point. If it can hold above the support levels of around $80.71 to $80.63, a potential short-term increase towards the $85 to $88 range might occur in the coming days/weeks. Failure to hold support could lead to further corrective movements.
Long-Term Outlook
The long-term outlook for Litecoin remains cautiously optimistic among some analysts due to its established reputation, fixed supply cap of 84 million coins, and position as a reliable payment network. Predictions for the end of December 2025 vary widely, with some estimates suggesting a price range of $115-$138, driven by increasing adoption and a potential year-end crypto rally.
