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Litecoin Technical Analysis: LTC/USD reversal gains momentum as $40 level beckons

  • Litecoin bulls give in the bears’ battering as the downside targets $40.
  • Technical levels remain negative ahead of the weekend session.

Spot rate: $44.59

Relative change: -0.2169

Percentage change: -0.48%

Trend: Bearish

Volatility: High

LTC/USD daily chart

Litecoin grinds further from the key resistance line endangering the support at $40.

The Relative Strength Index suggests that the ongoing reversal will last longer.

LTC/USD 4-hour chart

A ray of hope emanates from the support established at the 50% Fibonacci level.

The path of least resistance is downward sideways; with sideways trading likely to take center stage in the near term.

LTC/USD 1-hour chart

The short-term trendline support is critical in stopping the possible declines targeting the $40 level.

LTC/USD

Overview
Today last price44.5926
Today Daily Change-0.2170
Today Daily Change %-0.48
Today daily open44.8096
 
Trends
Daily SMA2042.2294
Daily SMA5043.7651
Daily SMA10050.5838
Daily SMA20069.6199
 
Levels
Previous Daily High45.7264
Previous Daily Low43.8752
Previous Weekly High44.0506
Previous Weekly Low38.7677
Previous Monthly High48.5063
Previous Monthly Low35.9836
Daily Fibonacci 38.2%44.5824
Daily Fibonacci 61.8%45.0192
Daily Pivot Point S143.8811
Daily Pivot Point S242.9526
Daily Pivot Point S342.0299
Daily Pivot Point R145.7322
Daily Pivot Point R246.6549
Daily Pivot Point R347.5834

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

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