Litecoin (LTC) could be on the verge of replicating XRP’s explosive 2024 rally, according to fresh market structure comparisons that suggest the two assets are moving in similar but time-lagged cycles.
Since October 2024, both XRP and LTC have shared a strikingly similar trajectory, with LTC’s moves lagging behind XRP’s by several months, according to a side-by-side chart analysis provided by analyst Centurion_crypto.
Litecoin now appears to be at the same technical juncture XRP faced just before its breakout, retesting its multi-year downtrend line after an extended consolidation.
Momentum indicators and market sentiment for LTC have yet to hit overheated levels, further echoing XRP’s pre-pump conditions. The coin is also trading well below its all-time highs, offering substantial upside potential if a breakout takes hold.
The setup suggests that if LTC follows XRP’s pattern, it could soon see a sharp impulse move to the upside.
On the macro view, LTC has been locked in a broad accumulation range for years, with each cycle producing its own distinct boom-and-bust rhythm.
The range resembles a symmetrical triangle. As of early August, Litecoin was rebounding after testing the triangle’s lower trendline as support, while eyeing a run-up toward the upper trendline near $165 by October.
That is up 35% when measured from the current price levels.
This self-contained cycle theory—where LTC runs independently but rhythmically alongside other major altcoins—adds weight to the idea of a delayed but powerful move.
Beyond technical patterns, Litecoin’s fundamentals present a strong case for long-term holding. It’s among the few cryptocurrencies already available in Fidelity’s IRA, with potential inclusion in 401(k) investment products on the horizon.
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Operationally, Litecoin boasts a 14-year track record without downtime, hacks, or governance scandals, and without venture capital influence shaping its direction.
Institutional signals are also strengthening, with Bloomberg assigning a 90% probability of LTC ETF approval, which could open the door to broader market access.
Real-world integrations further reinforce its utility. LTC transactions are already supported by PayPal, Visa, Robinhood, and Coinbase. Regulatory clarity adds another layer of stability, as both the CFTC and SEC classify Litecoin as a commodity, a designation few digital assets share.
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