Litecoin is set to introduce smart contracts via LitVM, a layer-2 solution compatible with Ethereum's EVM that operates off-chain to preserve Litecoin's base layer security. The LiteForge testnet has processed over 140 million transactions, showing strong developer activity, though Litecoin's DeFi ecosystem remains small with only $700,000 locked. The upcoming LitVM mainnet launch could expand Litecoin's use beyond payments to include roles like gas token and collateral, but it faces challenges such as security risks and the need for active ecosystem growth. Investors should watch the mainnet launch, security audits, and ecosystem development to gauge LitVM's long-term impact on Litecoin.
Litecoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw their net assets increase to about $14 million following consistent inflows in late September, doubling summer levels. The largest daily inflow was nearly $1.4 million, pushing assets to a peak of $15 million...
Litecoin (LTC) increased by 3.81% to $61.65 on October 21, trading between $58.30 and $62.20 during the day. Despite the price gain, LTC remained below its 20-day moving average of $63.73. Meanwhile, Binance futures open interest for LTC fell by 4.02...
Litecoin ETFs have seen a significant increase in assets, doubling to around $14 million after consistent inflows since late September. This surge coincides with Litecoin's price rising about 5% recently, reaching $61.35, and positive futures market ...
Canary Capital's Litecoin spot ETF recorded a $581,140 net inflow on October 19, 2026, after seven days of no movement, signaling renewed investor interest despite a generally weak week for large cryptocurrencies. Litecoin's price held steady at arou...
On October 20, Zcash (ZEC) spot ETFs attracted $1.61 million in net inflows, standing out as the only altcoin ETF to gain fresh capital. Meanwhile, Solana (SOL), Hyperliquid (HYPE), and NEAR spot ETFs experienced net outflows, with SOL extending its ...
