Litecoin (LTC) is Showing Signs of a Breakout, as Technical Indicators Point Toward the Culmination of a Seven-Year Symmetrical Triangle

The long-term weekly chart reveals a classic structure of converging trendlines that has been forming since mid-2017.

Litecoin (LTC) is showing signs of a breakout as technical indicators point toward the culmination of a seven-year symmetrical triangle pattern. The long-term weekly chart reveals a classic structure of converging trendlines that has been forming since mid-2017. After years of tightening price action, the asset is now nearing the top of this formation.

Currently trading around $90, Litecoin has repeatedly tested the lower support trendline without breaking down. It is also being capped by a descending resistance line. The gradual squeeze in volatility indicates accumulation before a large breakout. The chart also displays a volume profile with a high concentration of activity near the $90 level.

If Litecoin were to break out of this pattern to the upside, Fibonacci extension levels point toward an initial price target between $560 and $650. This is a move of 600% + from Litecoin’s current trading price. These targets are based on the 1.618 Fibonacci extension, a common magnet for long-term breakouts from consolidation patterns.

Similar triangle breakouts in crypto markets have occurred historically, especially those playing out over multiple years and lead to substantial price movements. For example, XRP broke out of a 3.5-year symmetrical triangle pattern in Q4 2024 with a 1,000% move.

The key test for bulls will be reclaiming and holding above $110-$120 in the short term, breaking out of the descending resistance. If successful, the move could trigger a wave of interest.

Valour Launches Litecoin ETP

As technical interest in Litecoin builds, institutional accessibility is also improving. On May 7, 2025, Valour Inc., a subsidiary of DeFi Technologies and a leading issuer of exchange-traded products, announced the launch of the Valour Litecoin (LTC) SEK ETP. This happened on Sweden’s Spotlight Stock Market. The ETP provides investors in the Nordic region with secure, regulated exposure to Litecoin.

The ETP arrives at a time when demand for crypto asset investment vehicles is increasing in Europe. Valour now has over 65 products listed, with a roadmap targeting 100 ETPs across single assets and leveraged products. The new Litecoin ETP carries a 1.9% management fee and is designed to provide simple access to one of crypto’s most established assets.

Litecoin, often called digital silver, remains a core infrastructure asset in the crypto ecosystem. It is known for rapid transaction speeds and low fees, which continue to attract attention.

Combining Technical and Institutional Catalysts

The long-term technical pressure and improving institutional access through products like Valour’s ETP could be a turning point for Litecoin. As the top of the triangle nears, volatility is expected to rise. Ultimately, it could lead to a breakout that surprises many market participants.

Whether the breakout occurs in the coming weeks or months, analysts believe that LTC is quickly approaching a make-or-break moment.

Litecoin’s combination of historical importance, growing ETP infrastructure, and a textbook chart pattern make it a strong candidate for significant upward movement in the latter half of 2025.

This article was originally published on Benzinga