Litecoin/Yen (LTCJPY) Market Overview: 24-Hour Summary and Technical Analysis

Summary
• LTCJPY opened at 14789 and reached a high of 15757, closing at 15623 with a 24-hour range of 14789–15757.
• Volume remained moderate (468.044), but large swings after 04:00 ET reflect heightened volatility and buying pressure.
• A bullish breakout above key resistance at 15490 followed strong volume accumulation.

Opening Report and 24-Hour View

Litecoin/Yen (LTCJPY) opened at 14789 on 2025-11-12 at 12:00 ET and reached a high of 15757 before closing at 15623 on 2025-11-13 at 12:00 ET. The 24-hour range was 14789–15757. Total volume amounted to 468.044, with notional turnover estimated based on trade sizes and prices. Price surged sharply in late hours after consolidating between 15100–15300 for most of the day, indicating a reversal of early bearish sentiment.

Structure & Formations

On the 15-minute chart, LTCJPY formed a bullish piercing pattern around 19:30–20:00 ET, followed by a bullish engulfing pattern at 01:30–02:00 ET, signaling strong buying momentum. Key support levels include 15335 and 15182, while recent resistance appears at 15490 and 15700. A bearish divergence in volume was seen between 23:00–00:00 ET, suggesting cautious positioning ahead of a breakout.

Moving Averages and MACD

A 20-period moving average crossed above the 50-period line around 05:00 ET, confirming bullish momentum. The MACD line showed a positive divergence after 04:00 ET, reinforcing the upward thrust.

RSI and Bollinger Bands

The 14-period RSI climbed above 65 after 05:00 ET, indicating overbought conditions. Bollinger Bands expanded significantly from 03:00–06:00 ET, with LTCJPY closing above the upper band, suggesting high volatility and potential for a correction.

Volume and Turnover

Volume surged above 180 between 01:15–01:30 ET and again at 04:45–05:00 ET, aligning with price surges. Turnover confirmed the strength of these moves, particularly in the final 2 hours of the window. A divergence in volume during a pullback at 03:15–04:00 ET suggests potential short-covering pressure.

Fibonacci Retracements

On the 15-minute chart, LTCJPY retested the 61.8% retracement level at 15330 before surging higher. A 38.2% retracement at 15450 acted as a minor resistance, but bulls overcame it with strong volume. On the daily chart, the 61.8% retracement at 15400 appears as a key psychological level.

Backtest Hypothesis

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