Litecoin (LTC) prices have been in a downtrend for five straight weeks. This highlights the lack of tangible bullish cues plaguing the project. The “silver” to Bitcoin’s gold has lost much of its luster in the current bearish market conditions. The only news from the LTC camp relates to speculation about ETF approval.
Other crypto tokens are having a slightly better day, with BTC price above $105,500 and bulls knocking on the door of $106,000. Ethereum’s ETH price has recovered from June 19’s shock, re-establishing itself above $2,500. With crypto treasuries becoming the latest trend, both tokens have received increased interest from institutional investors.
Recent social media posts regarding Litecoin have centered around the token’s ETF approval hopes. However, monotheism is good in philosophy. Relying on only a single update to help start a bull run is childish, but that is what Litecoin seems intent on doing. The token has now erased nearly all its gains made since May 2025.
Moreover, if the token confirms the pattern it is currently moving inside, it is likely to erase all its 2025 gains. This is something bulls will desperately try to avoid.
Litecoin Price Forms Bearish Setup Inside A Bullish One
Litecoin (LTC) is nearing a critical inflection point as its short-term price structure confronts a descending triangle setup, typically a bearish continuation pattern. A flat horizontal support base and a descending trendline across consecutive lower highs define the pattern.
This descending triangle configuration signals weakening buyer strength against consistent downward pressure. Traders derive the projected price target by calculating the triangle’s height from its base to the highest point and subtracting that value from the horizontal support level.
LTC price is currently testing the lower support line of this descending triangle. Moreover, a breakdown and confirmation below this level would invalidate the broader ascending triangle formation visible on the higher timeframe, and push the token toward the pattern’s measured downside target.
The ascending triangle is a bullish continuation setup. A horizontal resistance line and a rising trendline of higher lows form the pattern. This structure suggests accumulation by buyers willing to enter at increasingly higher levels, often preceding a breakout to the upside.
However, LTC’s recent inability to challenge the upper boundary of the ascending triangle indicates fading bullish momentum. The immediate support near $76 remains critical. A confirmed breakdown below this threshold would invalidate the bullish triangle setup, and force Litecoin price to test the support near $66, dropping 23%.
To counter the decline, the LTC price must reclaim the immediate resistance near $93. A close above this level could open the door for a retest of the resistance near $105.15. Bearish pressure continues to dominate, and traders may need clarity on the ETF narrative to regain confidence.
ETF Approval Chances Reach 74%
The likelihood of a Litecoin spot ETF approval in 2025 have climbed sharply, with prediction markets now assigning a 74% chance by year-end. This marks a rise from May levels, though Polymarket had earlier given an 80% chance of approval for LTC ETFs by Dec. 2025.
Bloomberg analysts had also placed Litecoin at the top of the approval queue among altcoins, citing its regulatory clarity and track record.
Meanwhile, several mining firms have pivoted toward Litecoin. DRML Miner recently launched a new cloud mining platform that supports LTC alongside BTC, ETH, and DOGE. The platform emphasizes renewable energy and pre-positioning ahead of a potential ETF-driven demand surge.
SunnyMining also introduced a no-hardware cloud mining model for LTC, targeting smaller investors seeking exposure without upfront costs.
The mining sector’s realignment mirrors market conviction. Firms aren’t waiting for regulatory approval—they’re adjusting infrastructure and product lines to ride a potential breakout. If the SEC greenlights the ETF, the existing groundwork may accelerate Litecoin’s transition into an institutionally supported asset.
However, for now, the LTC price remains firmly in the hands of the bears.