Litecoin (LTC) is trading near a critical support zone as bearish momentum continues to dominate, drawing close attention from market participants. 

As of Saturday, January 31, LTC is hovering around $63, with analysts highlighting the $50–$60 range as a key area of buyer interest. Repeated defenses of this zone suggest cautious accumulation, even as broader market conditions remain uncertain.

Crypto analyst Crypto Patel noted that sustained consolidation within the $60 region often reflects long-term positioning rather than short-term speculation. 

Such phases typically emerge during extended corrective cycles, when selling pressure weakens and investors with longer horizons gradually build exposure amid muted sentiment and reduced volatility.

Source: Crypto Patel X Post

Looking ahead, long-term outlooks for LTC remain speculative but optimistic among some market participants. Crypto Patel has outlined potential upside scenarios ranging between $500 and $1,000, contingent on broader crypto market recovery, increased liquidity, and sustained network adoption. 

While ambitious, these projections are based on historical market cycles rather than short-term price expectations.

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Litecoin (LTC) Faces Pressure Below Key EMAs

According to TradingView, as of Saturday, January 31, the weekly chart for LTC indicates that there is bearish momentum, as the price has not been able to stay above the level of resistance after being rejected from the $90-$100 level. 

This indicates that the price is still below the 20, 50, 100, and 200 exponential moving averages, showing that there is a bearish trend for the asset. This EMA range between $85 and $92 has become a level of resistance for the asset.

Source: TradingView

Bollinger Bands are expanding to the downside, which is a sign of increased volatility and continued selling pressure. LTC is trading near the lower Bollinger Band, which is usually a sign of weakness in the trend rather than a reversal. 

The next level of support is near the $58-$60 level, and a decisive move through this level may see the price fall further, while a move up may see the price face resistance near the $75-$85 level.

Momentum Indicators Reinforce Bearish Outlook

The Relative Strength Index (RSI-14) is currently sitting at a level close to 33, putting LTC in an oversold position, reflecting the high bearish momentum in the market. 

Although it is known that an RSI close to 30 can be a precursor to a short-term relief rally, there is no apparent bullish divergence, implying that the buying pressure is yet to be felt in the LTC market.

Source: TradingView

The MACD (12,26,9) remains firmly bearish, with the MACD line well below the signal line and the zero level. 

The expanding red histogram bars also confirm that the bears’ momentum is increasing instead of consolidating. Until the technical indicators start to flatten out or reverse their direction, the bias remains with the bears.

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Filed under: Bitcoin - @ January 31, 2026 1:00 pm