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- Litecoin remains near $52 after breaking above the $44-$45 range.
- Derivatives Open Interest is close to $197 million, with positive funding signaling bullish positioning.
- $55 is a major liquidity zone, while $49-$50 and $44 could become important support areas.
Litecoin (LTC) has continued to attract traders despite Binance removing one of its trading pairs. The cryptocurrency recently broke above the $44-$45 range and climbed toward $52, while derivatives activity pointed to sustained appetite for leveraged positions.
The setup leaves Litecoin at an important technical juncture, with $55 emerging as a key liquidity level and elevated leverage potentially adding to price volatility.
Binance Removes LTC/BNB Trading Pair
Binance announced that it would remove the LTC/BNB spot trading pair on August 21 at 03:00 UTC following a review of trading activity and liquidity. The move was part of a broader removal that also affected several other pairs, including SUI/BNB and five USDC-based markets.
Importantly, the decision does not mean Litecoin has been delisted from Binance Spot. Other LTC markets remain available, allowing users to continue trading the cryptocurrency through supported pairs.
The distinction matters because the removal of a single low-activity trading pair does not necessarily signal a broader loss of exchange support for LTC.
Litecoin Holds Gains Above $50
LTC was trading near $52 after breaking out of the $44-$45 range. The cryptocurrency has so far retained much of that advance despite Binance’s trading-pair adjustment.
However, technical indicators suggest the rally could face short-term resistance. Litecoin’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) stood around 73, placing the asset in traditionally overbought territory. That does not guarantee a reversal, but it indicates that momentum could become harder to sustain without a period of consolidation.
Directional momentum also remained tilted toward buyers, while trend strength was firm, pointing to the possibility of continued volatility.
Derivatives Traders Keep Betting on Litecoin
Activity in Litecoin derivatives provides another important signal. Open Interest stood near $197 million, while the average funding rate was approximately 0.0101%.
The positive funding rate suggests traders were still paying to maintain leveraged long positions, reflecting a bullish bias in the derivatives market.
Liquidity data also showed a major concentration around $55, just above Litecoin’s current price. Additional liquidity appeared around $49-$50 and near $44, creating several levels that could influence the next move.
Litecoin’s ability to hold above $50 while derivatives positioning remains elevated could keep $55 firmly in focus. A move toward that level would put the recent breakout under another test, while a pullback could bring the $49-$50 and $44 zones back into play.
Also Read: Litecoin Price Alert: Whales Are Buying as LTC Targets a Possible $50 Breakout
For now, Binance’s LTC/BNB delisting has done little to derail Litecoin’s broader momentum. With leverage and liquidity building around key price levels, traders appear to be preparing for a potentially sharp move in either direction.
Disclaimer: The information in this article is for general purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. The author’s views are personal and may not reflect the views of Chain Affairs. Before making any investment decisions, you should always conduct your own research. Chain Affairs is not responsible for any financial losses.
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