Are Litecoin's Bullish 2019 Gains Finally Over? (LTC/USD Price Prediction: 04/15/19)

At BeInCrypto, we regular price analyses and predictions for Litecoin (LTC). In our Apr 11 Litecoin (LTC) analysis, we predicted short-term increases before a drop. The price has increased slightly relative to prices from Apr 11. The drop to the second support area we have defined below is yet to occur. For more, keep reading below.

Litecoin has seen steady price increases throughout 2019. On Apr 2, these accelerated as part of a market-wide spike.

By Apr 3, Litecoin nearly missed $100 when prices dropped from a high of $99.43. A second attempt at $100 was made on Apr 6, when Litecoin a high of $98.80.

LTC Market Outlook — LTC Prices: Apr 2 – Apr 15

A gradual decrease followed. Losses accelerated on Apr 10. At the time of writing, the price was trading slightly above $80. Will the price of Litecoin fall into the $70s or push back upward toward $100? Let’s find out:

Litecoin (LTC): Trends And Highlights For April 15, 2019

The price of LTC/USD has been on a downtrend since Apr 6.
It is trading inside an ascending wedge.
50- and 200-period moving averages have made a bearish cross.
There is resistance near $85 andsupport near $70.

Descending Wedge

The price of LTC/USD on Bitfinex was analyzed at one-hour intervals from Apr 2 to Apr 15 to determine the current trading pattern.

On Apr 6, the price reached a high of $98.8. Several market cycles have been completed and the price has made lower highs each time. Tracing these highs gives us a descending resistance line: LTC Resistance Line

On Apr 4, the price reached a low of $81.3. A gradual increase was followed by a gradual decrease. The price has made several lower lows. Tracing these lows gives us a descending support line. The support and resistance lines combine to create a descending wedge: LTC Wedge

The price is likely to trade inside the confines of the wedge until a decisive move occurs. In order to predict the direction of the move, we need to take a look at previous movements combined with technical indicators.

Previous Breakdown

We begin by incorporating moving averages and volume.

Moving averages are tools used in technical analysis to smooth out price action. It is a lagging indicator since it is based on past prices. The relationship between short and long-term moving averages can help in identifying the beginning and end of a trend.

Volume is a measure of how much of a certain asset is traded in a certain period of time. It can be used to confirm the validity of a breakout/breakdown

The 50- (green) and 200- period (purple) moving averages (MA) are traced alongside volume in the chart below:

As stated in our previous analysis, the price had been following an ascending support line since Apr 3. The breakdown on Apr 11 was combined with above-average volume. In contrast, the increase on Apr 15 occurred at a very low volume. Furthermore, on Apr 15, the 50-period MA moved below the 200-period MA. This is known as a bearish cross and may indicate that a new downtrend has begun. Using these indicators, it is unlikely that the price will break out of the wedge. Rather, we believe it will decrease towards the support line of the wedge.

Future Movement

Support and resistance areas are formed when the price reaches a certain level several times. In case of a breakout/breakdown, they can provide likely areas of reversal.

These are shown in the chart below:

The closest support area is found near $70. If the price keeps decreasing at the rate predicted by the wedge, it is likely to reach this area as long as it continues trading within the descending wedge. The closest resistance area is found near $85. It coincides with the resistance line of the wedge. We do not believe the price will move above this area.

Summary Of Analysis

Based on this analysis, it is likely that the price will keep decreasing and reach the support line of the wedge. Prices within the $70s may be seen by the end of the day or later this week. Do you think the price of LTC will decrease? Let us know in the comments below.

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