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Litecoin Defies Market Pressure as It Holds Key $87.50 Support Level
LTC sustained a key support zone while absorbing selling pressure amid growing geopolitical uncertainty.
Jun 2, 2025, 2:54 p.m.
What to know:
- Litecoin is showing resilience in the face of global economic uncertainty, holding firm the $87.50 level.
- The cryptocurrency surged to a 24-hour high of $89.76, but faced strong resistance near the $89 mark.
- Despite price volatility, Litecoin has maintained its upward channel, indicating that the bullish trend remains intact.
is showing signs of strength in the face of a shaky global economy. The cryptocurrency held firm at the $87.50 level through multiple tests, defending a price floor that traders now see as critical, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis data model.
This comes as markets respond to ongoing trade tensions and monetary policy uncertainty from major central banks.
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Technical Analysis Highlights
- At 07:00 , Litecoin surged to a 24-hour high of $89.76—a 3% jump from its session low—before facing strong resistance near the $89 mark. Volume spiked during that move, peaking at 273,699 in a signal that investors were watching this level closely.
- The price later dipped below support at $87.60, dropping to $87.53 on a sharp 1% hourly decline, but quickly rebounded. This recovery, which saw a potential double bottom formation, was accompanied by a burst in volume, hinting at buying interest.
- Even amid the price volatility, Litecoin has preserved its upward channel—a sign the bullish trend remains intact.
- For traders, this means the market is still betting on higher prices, despite headwinds from inflation fears and shifting economic policy.
AI Disclaimer: Parts of this article were generated with the assistance from AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards. For more information, see CoinDesk's full AI Policy.
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