Litecoin (LTC) Price Extends Decline Below $83 as Macroeconomic Pressure Mounts

The drop reflects broader unease across both traditional and crypto markets, triggered in part by renewed trade war rhetoric out of Washington.

NOISE (Coin Chapter) — Litecoin (LTC) price extended its decline over the weekend, slipping below the $83 mark as traders responded to growing macroeconomic pressure. The drop puts LTC in a critical support zone ahead of a crucial week for global markets.

President Donald Trump escalated his tariff stance on March 31, saying he would impose reciprocal tariffs “on all countries,” not just those with significant trade surpluses against the U.S. These sweeping tariffs are set to begin on April 2, termed “Liberation Day” by the administration, and form part of what Trump called an “economic sovereignty restoration plan.”

In response, U.S. equities slid sharply on Monday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both hitting six-month lows by midday. Investors were seen dumping risk assets, and even Bitcoin price showed increased intraday volatility as fear of retaliatory trade measures from China and the EU resurfaced.

Safe-haven assets like gold, on the other hand, surged to record highs, while the dollar saw its worst monthly performance since November 2022. Litecoin, already showing signs of technical weakness, came under additional pressure as liquidity tightened and capital rotated out of mid-cap altcoins. The timing of this breakdown, alongside a major policy pivot in global trade, sets up bearish implications for LTC in the short term.

LTC Weekly Chart Flashes Bearish Breakdown As Bulls Retreat

Litecoin’s weekly chart highlights the invalidation of a previously identified bullish flag structure, with the cryptocurrency now trading well below the lower trendline of the pattern. This failure to breakout has removed the earlier upside target and flipped it into a projected downside move, aiming for around $50.8—measured from the height of the flagpole.

The invalidation of the bullish flag signals a complete loss of bullish momentum, setting up a deeper corrective phase for Litecoin. It has also pulled back from the ascending parallel channel that began in late 2023, offering a second potential downside target at $70.6—coinciding with the 0.236 Fibonacci level from July 2023 lows to January 2025 highs.

This confluence of a failed bullish setup and a major breakdown sets up a technically bearish picture for Litecoin, especially if broader risk sentiment continues to deteriorate. However, there is a crucial support zone between $86 and $81 marked by the 0.382 Fib retracement. This zone acted as support throughout most of 2023 and could now serve as a battleground for bulls attempting to defend the trend.

The volume profile shows increased selling pressure during the recent rejection, indicating that bears are in greater control. If Litecoin manages to break through this support range, a move toward $70 becomes increasingly likely. Further breakdowns from there would make $50.8 a valid technical target heading into Q2.

On the other hand, a rebound from here would see LTC price face resistance near $90, where the 100-week (blue) and 200-week (green) EMA trendlines form a confluence. Breaking above this resistance could help Litecoin price target the resistance near $102, where bulls would try to re-enter the channel pattern. Yet, LTC price has a lot of hurdles to cross before turning its current price action bullish.

Falling Wedge Pattern Emerges But Fortunes Remain Bearish For Now

The daily chart for Litecoin highlights the development of a falling wedge pattern—typically viewed as a bullish reversal setup when confirmed by a breakout above the upper trendline. The pattern began forming in early February after LTC topped out around $138. Since then, the price has posted a series of lower highs and lower lows, respecting the narrowing boundaries of the wedge. Volume has also declined throughout the formation, matching textbook characteristics of this setup.

Despite the potential for a bullish reversal, the structure remains incomplete. Litecoin continues to post lower highs, a clear indication that sellers are still in command. The lower boundary of the wedge is currently being tested, but without a strong impulse, a breakout seems unlikely in the near term.

However, even a short-term relief rally could push LTC toward the upper trendline of the wedge, which aligns with the $96 level. That would represent a roughly 15% move from current prices—notably large in the context of a broader downtrend.

If bulls do manage to generate enough momentum for a breakout, the target would be determined by measuring the height of the wedge at its thickest point and projecting it upward from the breakout zone. That calculation arrives at a theoretical price objective around $138, coinciding with the February high.

Until then, the pattern remains just a possibility, not a signal. Overall, bears are still in control, and without a decisive breakout, the wedge could simply be a resting point before another leg down. A move below the lower boundary of the wedge