Litecoin (CRYPTO:LTC) price surged past $130 recently, notching a weekly increase of more than 37.5%. The uptick comes amid speculation of an upcoming ETF and other market activities.
What Happened: Litecoin price soared to hit a 20-day high average transaction size of $44,300, indicating a heightened interest from larger investors, according to recent on-chain data.
Whales, or large investors, are now sitting on substantial unrealized gains, which could lead to potential sell-offs.
Should Litecoin continue its upward trajectory, it could pave the way for a breakout towards $150, contingent on market dynamics in the upcoming weeks.
Anticipation surrounding the potential approval of a Litecoin ETF from Canary Capital, as suggested by analysts at Bloomberg, has also contributed to the recent price jump.
Chart shows Litecoin price performance over the last seven days.
What Else Matters: The recent price movement also coincides with ongoing market reactions to the expected inauguration of Donald Trump, generating additional speculation within the cryptocurrency space.
While Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) experienced modest gains, Litecoin’s performance significantly outshined them, attracting traders eager to capitalize on the bullish momentum.
Eric Balchunas, a senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, noted the possibility of a Litecoin ETF being among the next to receive approval in the U.S., especially following a modified filing from Canary Capital with the SEC.
Although caution is advised, as the market remains volatile, the overall sentiment is increasingly positive.
