|

Crypto news flash: Litecoin explodes by 12%, Bitcoin Cash by 6%, and Ripple’s XRP by 3%

  • The current bullish trend spikes in two candlesticks pulling LTC/USD above $50.00.
  • XRP has not been able to break above the critical level at $0.32 despite the 3% spike today.

The bulls are back after yesterday’s retracement and this time they have come with a bang. The crypto market is painted in green showing a completely different picture from Monday. Litecoin is leading the recovery with gains in excess of 12%. Similarly, other assets are also correcting higher with gains between 3% and 12%.

Litecoin price overview

Taking a look at the 1-hour LTC/USD chart, we see an incredible reversal from the support at $45.00. The recovery last week failed to break above $50.00 leading to a retracement towards the mentioned support. The current bullish trend has spiked in two candlesticks pulling LTC/USD above $50.00. Moreover, Litecoin has brushed shoulders with $52.00 level but is currently losing ground towards $50.00. It is vital that Litecoin establish support above $50 in order to prevent trimming the gains and focus on higher levels towards $60.00.

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) price overview

Although Bitcoin Cash has added more than 6% to its value, it still remains lethargic below $30 resistance. At present, the asset is trading at $129.05 and supported by both the 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) and the 50-day SMA currently at $125. It must correct above $130 for a continued retracement towards $140.

Ripple’s XRP price overview

Just like Bitcoin Cash, XRP has not been able to break above the critical level at $0.32 despite the 3% spike today. The digital asset is currently valued at $0.3153 after it failed to sustain the uptrend above $0.3160. It is unlikely to see XRP/USD break above $0.32 in the coming sessions. However, we can expect it to stay above $0.31 and trade sideways. Besides, the RSI and the stochastic indicators are horizontal in the overbought region to show that the bulls still have the power although they lack enough energy for higher corrections.


Get 24/7 Crypto updates in our social media channels: Give us a follow at @FXSCrypto and our FXStreet Crypto Trading Telegram channel

Author

John Isige

John Isige

FXStreet

John Isige is a seasoned cryptocurrency journalist and markets analyst committed to delivering high-quality, actionable insights tailored to traders, investors, and crypto enthusiasts. He enjoys deep dives into emerging Web3 tren

More from John Isige
Share:

Editor's Picks

Ripple falters amid sell-off jitters and negative funding rates

Ripple (XRP) has come under pressure, drifting lower to $1.35 at the time of writing on Tuesday. The over 2% correction looks poised to erase the previous day’s gains, which lifted the remittance token to $1.42.

Bitcoin could risk $50,000 amid the US-Iran war, mirroring the Russia-Ukraine war losses

Bitcoin (BTC) remains at downside risk amid escalation in the Middle East war, as Iran retaliates against the US, Israel, and its neighbouring countries. Drawing parallels to the early days of the Russia-Ukraine war, Bitcoin could extend losses below $60,000. 

Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP pull back as sentiment remains in extreme market fear

The cryptocurrency market is broadly in the red on Tuesday as the Middle East grapples with an escalating war. Bitcoin (BTC) is in a pullback, trading below $67,000 at the time of writing, and most altcoins follow suit.

Bitcoin slips below $67,000 as risk-aversion grows amid escalating US-Iran war

Bitcoin price slides 3% on Tuesday, nearly erasing the previous day's rebound. US-listed spot ETFs recorded an inflow of more than $450 million while Strategy added 3,015 BTC on Monday.

Bitcoin Price Annual Forecast: BTC holds long-term bullish structure heading into 2026

Bitcoin (BTC) is wrapping up 2025 as one of its most eventful years, defined by unprecedented institutional participation, major regulatory developments, and extreme price volatility.

Bitcoin: Another month of losses, and it’s been five

Bitcoin (BTC) price is stabilizing around $68,000 at the time of writing on Friday, but the Crypto King is poised to close February on a fragile footing, marking its fifth consecutive month of losses since October and a rare start to the year with back-to-back monthly corrections.