Whales Have Dominated Litecoin Trading Since Q4 2024 as Price Remains 46% Below Peak

Beincrypto reports Litecoin remains weak in 2026 as holders have yet to see profits following the sharp sell-off in October, but trading data show sustained whale dominance since Q4 2024.

Coinglass data indicate the LTC Whale vs. Retail Delta has been mostly positive from Q4 2024 to the present, reversing an earlier period when the delta was negative and retail traders dominated while LTC traded mostly below $100. Santiment says network activity and whale transactions reached a five-week high and observed that "Historically, an asset has a significantly higher likelihood of reversal on whale spikes." Derivative metrics have also shifted: total open interest in LTC recently spiked, which increases liquidation risk under high leverage but also signals greater exposure and a possible return of retail interest.

The combination of long- and short-term whale activity plus renewed derivatives momentum may indicate a potential recovery for LTC, but any rebound is unlikely to be easy or rapid as the price still trades roughly 46% below last year’s peak and risks remain elevated. Readers are advised to verify facts independently and consult a professional before making any decisions.

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Crypto, Litecoin, Whales, Coinglass, Santiment, Open Interest