Litecoin’s (LTC) performance against Bitcoin (BTC) has been on a prolonged downtrend for years, but fresh technical signals suggest that LTC/BTC could be preparing for a trend reversal.
The first notable signal comes from momentum: while the LTC/BTC pair printed a lower low earlier this year, the relative strength index (RSI) on the two-week chart formed a higher low.
That shift in momentum coincides with a long-standing falling wedge pattern that has defined LTC/BTC since January.
Falling wedges are typically seen as reversal setups, as they reflect a narrowing of bearish momentum before buyers step in with conviction. The pair now appears to be breaking out of the wedge’s upper boundary, signaling the start of a potential reversal phase.
If this breakout holds, Litecoin could eye a run toward the 50-2W two-week exponential moving average (20-2W EMA; the red wave) at around 0.00143 BTC, which has historically capped recovery attempts.
A key risk is failure to hold above the wedge breakout zone. If LTC/BTC slips back inside the pattern, it would suggest the breakout was a false move—often a precursor to deeper downside.
Another factor is momentum itself. The bullish divergence on the RSI could be invalidated if sellers push the price into new lows while the indicator also trends lower. This would restore alignment between price and momentum, removing the hidden strength bulls are banking on.
Finally, macro trends matter. Litecoin continues to trade well below its 200-2W EMA (the blue wave), which has capped rallies for years. Unless LTC can reclaim this level, its broader downtrend remains intact.
Dogecoin (DOGE) spent nearly seven years drifting lower inside a descending structure, dismissed as a dead coin before breaking out in 2021 with a near 100x rally against Bitcoin.
That move was less about fundamentals and more about psychology; years of apathy turned into fuel once momentum shifted, sparking disbelief-driven buying and retail frenzy.
Litecoin now shows a similar long-term setup. Its steady decline against Bitcoin has left it largely ignored, echoing Dogecoin’s pre-breakout phase.
From a psychological standpoint, this kind of neglect often sets the stage for sharp reversals, making Dogecoin’s past a compelling fractal for how Litecoin’s bottoming process might unfold.
Yashu Gola is a crypto journalist and analyst with expertise in digital assets, blockchain, and macroeconomics. He provides in-depth market analysis, technical chart patterns, and insights on global economic impacts. His work bridges traditional finance and crypto, offering actionable advice and educational content. Passionate about blockchain's role in finance, he studies behavioral finance to predict memecoin trends.