Litecoin Breaks Key Resistance, Gains 6% in a Day as Trading Volume Surges
Litecoin (LTC) emerged as a standout in the cryptocurrency market on February 10, 2025, trading at $118.38 after a significant rally. Over the past 24 hours, LTC surged by 6.39%, reaching an intraday high of $120 before a slight pullback.
This performance capped a week of steady gains, with Litecoin climbing over 21% from its February 3 low of $94.15. The rally comes amid growing optimism surrounding a potential spot Litecoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently acknowledged a filing for the ETF, sparking speculation about its approval. Analysts predict such an ETF could attract substantial institutional inflows, potentially exceeding $500 million, mirroring the success of Bitcoin ETFs.
This development has bolstered investor confidence, particularly among large holders. On-chain data shows that whale activity—wallets holding between 10,000 and 100,000 LTC—has surged, with these investors increasing their holdings by 103% in the past week.
This accumulation reflects growing confidence in Litecoin’s long-term potential. Meanwhile, daily trading volume jumped to $950 million, nearly doubling compared to previous levels.

Technically, Litecoin broke through key resistance at $110 and now targets the $123-$128 range. Indicators like the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) suggest bullish momentum, while support levels at $109 and $100 provide stability in case of corrections.
Litecoin’s rise highlights its resilience amid broader market uncertainty. With Bitcoin holding steady at $97,336 and Ethereum trading at $2,600, Litecoin’s performance underscores its potential as institutional interest grows.
For investors and stakeholders, this rally signals shifting dynamics in the crypto market that could shape future trends.
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| Instrument | Last | Change | YoY | Prev. | High | Low | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTC | 71,676 | -3.09% | -29.51% | 73,964 | 74,072 | 71,262 | 28,896,307,200 |
| ETH | 2,005 | -2.45% | -41.23% | 2,056 | 2,062 | 1,988 | 11,010,335,744 |
| SOL | 81.21 | -2.53% | -47.04% | 83.32 | 83.68 | 80.54 | 2,304,836,096 |
| XRP | 1.02 | -2.78% | -57.13% | 1.05 | 1.06 | 1.02 | 1,947,948,544 |
| BNB | 656.06 | -3.45% | -31.17% | 679.51 | 681.44 | 650.05 | 1,002,819,904 |
| ADA | 0.17 | -2.36% | -68.77% | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.17 | 256,548,944 |
| DOGE | 0.07 | -2.73% | -61.39% | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.06 | 701,029,952 |
| AVAX | 8.32 | -2.35% | -50.51% | 8.52 | 8.68 | 8.25 | 285,292,288 |
| LINK | 9.97 | -2.17% | -34.14% | 10.19 | 10.23 | 9.79 | 326,486,656 |
| DOT | 0.82 | -1.87% | -71.78% | 0.84 | 0.85 | 0.82 | 61,951,936 |
| LTC | 49.27 | -1.93% | -49.50% | 50.24 | 50.40 | 48.53 | 230,576,176 |
| BCH | 224.56 | -1.67% | -55.66% | 228.38 | 230.21 | 223.48 | 131,574,464 |
| TRX | 0.32 | -0.24% | +7.22% | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 313,756,992 |
| XLM | 0.14 | -1.87% | -48.01% | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.14 | 117,428,720 |
| HBAR | 0.06 | -3.30% | -63.61% | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.06 | 58,701,344 |
| NEAR | 3.40 | -5.45% | +34.20% | 3.59 | 3.62 | 3.35 | 551,164,352 |
| ATOM | 1.41 | +1.16% | -51.23% | 1.39 | 1.42 | 1.38 | 24,267,746 |
| AAVE | 113.36 | -6.13% | -44.63% | 120.77 | 120.74 | 111.10 | 248,350,416 |
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