The post Litecoin Slumps but Maintains Its Hold Above $70 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. // Price Reading time: 2 min Published: Jan 18, 2026 at 12:56 UpdatedThe post Litecoin Slumps but Maintains Its Hold Above $70 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. // Price Reading time: 2 min Published: Jan 18, 2026 at 12:56 Updated

Litecoin Slumps but Maintains Its Hold Above $70

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Published: Jan 18, 2026 at 12:56
Updated: Jan 18, 2026 at 13:04

The price of Litecoin (LTC) has fallen below the moving average lines after being rejected at the $84.77 high.

LTC price long-term prediction: bearish


The cryptocurrency dropped to a low of $69.65 before recovering. The altcoin has retested its previous low of $68. The price has returned to a range above the $68 support and below the moving average lines, with resistance at $84.


A bullish move will begin if buyers defend the current support at $69, and the altcoin will rise towards the moving average lines. Litecoin will continue to increase if buyers overcome the $84 resistance level. On the downside, LTC price may fall but are expected to remain above the $68 support.

Technical Indicators:


  • Resistance Levels – $100, $120, $140


  • Support Levels – $60, $40, $20

Litecoin price indicators analysis


The LTC price has fallen below the downward-sloping moving average lines. Buyers have been unable to sustain positive momentum above the current barrier.


On the 4-hour chart, the price has dropped significantly below the downward-sloping moving average lines. The extended candlestick tails indicate substantial buying interest at the $70 level.

What is the next move for Litecoin?


Litecoin is falling below the moving average lines on the 4-hour chart. The cryptocurrency is trading above the $70 support but below the moving average lines. The altcoin’s decline has stalled above the $70 support level as it corrects upwards. Buyers are likely to be attracted to the oversold area of the market.


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