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- Litecoin price jumps past $100 for the first time in eight months supported by Bitcoin’s price surge to a new all-time high above $72,000.
- Bybit data underscores Litecoin’s significant dominance in payment transactions, with a commanding share of 41.76% of total transactions compared to Bitcoin’s 24.36%.
The Bitcoin (BTC) price rally to its all-time high above $72,000 has triggered a strong rally across the broader cryptocurrency market with altcoins taking the lead. After showing some neutral trend for a short while, the Litecoin (LTC) price shot up all the way to $105 on Monday, March 11.
The LTC price remained within a narrow range of $67.43 to $71.90 for more than a fortnight, indicating limited buying and selling pressure in the market. However, heightened volatility led to an 18.5% surge by the bulls, followed by a period of neutral trading over the subsequent two days.
Subsequently, Litecoin experienced a bullish momentum, resulting in a notable 31.69% increase over the next three days. However, this upward movement was met with resistance at the $94.69 level, leading to a sideways trend. Eventually, the LTC token underwent a correction of 15.52% according to the chart analysis.
As of press time, the LTC price is trading 2.65% up just above its support level of $98.00. If the bulls manage to sustain this it will again regain the momentum to its resistance level of $105.
Litecoin Leads Crypto Payments Among Peers
Recent data from crypto payments processor Bybit shows Litecoin’s remarkable dominance in payment transactions compared to prominent cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin. With a commanding share of 41.76% of total transactions, Litecoin has emerged as a preferred choice within the crypto community, showcasing its efficiency and growing popularity among merchants and consumers. This milestone is particularly significant given Litecoin’s historical position as an underdog in the crypto sphere, reports Crypto News Flash.
In contrast, Bitcoin, the pioneering cryptocurrency, lags behind with only 24.36% of transactions, followed by Ethereum and Dogecoin with 9.05% and 6.8%, respectively. This distribution underscores the evolving landscape of crypto payments, where Litecoin’s speed, lower transaction fees, and widespread adoption among merchants contribute to its increasing utilization compared to more established cryptocurrencies.
The surge in Litecoin’s dominance in payment transactions marks a significant turning point for the digital currency. Despite facing challenges in staying relevant amidst rapid developments and the rise of new tokens, Litecoin, historically among the leading cryptocurrencies, has now found success with its payment protocol. This achievement has the potential to renew interest in Litecoin’s utility and growth prospects, particularly following its recent halving event, historically associated with increased valuation.
As per the latest Crypto News Flash report, Litecoin whales have been accumulating LTC in big numbers. Accounts possessing a minimum of 100,000 LTC, valued at $8.5 million based on present rates, have initiated the accumulation of tokens since late January. This accumulation trend persisted throughout February, resulting in a total increase of 1.7 million LTC. These accounts are now within close reach of their peak Litecoin holdings, trailing by just 40,000 LTC.
