What you need to know:
- ARK Invest has applied for a CoinDesk 20 Crypto ETF with the American SEC, aimed at a listing on the NYSE.
- Litecoin’s inclusion in the CoinDesk 20 Index strengthens its institutional exposure story.
- Technically, $71.40 remains the key resistance level that will determine Litecoin’s next price movement.
ARK Invest has filed its Form S-1 with the US SEC to obtain regulatory permission to launch its Ark 20 Crypto ETF fund, as indicated by the Litecoin Foundation, on Saturday January 24, 2026.
It is supposed to track the CoinDesk 20 Index, an index that includes the largest and most liquid cryptocurrencies available on the market. It is likely to trade on the NYSE if cleared by the SEC.
Source: Litecoin Foundation
The filing shows that Litecoin (LTC) is included in the CoinDesk 20 index, implying that it is likely included in the ETF. Litecoin is included in the CoinDesk 20 index due to its liquidity and capitalization. Litecoin aims to position itself in line with other top-performing cryptocurrencies in the world.
Also Read: Litecoin (LTC) Targets Recovery from $80 as RSI and MACD Remain Bearish
Litecoin (LTC) faces an important test around $71.40
Following the inclusion of Litecoin in the Ark 20 Crypto ETF fund, traders’ attention has now shifted to the LTC, Litecoin’s native currency.
Currently, LTC is consolidating in the price range of $68 to $69, while $71.40 has become a significant resistance as pointed out by the crypto analyst CryptoWZRD on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
The overall indecisiveness in the Bitcoin market has kept Litecoin in a neutral trend along with Bitcoin, while bulls have failed to overpower the bears during this period. Breaking the $71.40 barrier at the daily close could resume Litecoin’s uptrend, piquing momentum traders’ interest in Litecoin.
Source: CryptoWZRD
On the other hand, if there are challenges in recapturing and holding the price levels around $71 and $72, there is the risk of a short-term correction in Litecoin. This would result in a price drop to levels around $66 and $65.
This could potentially represent a short-term bearish trend in Litecoin, and investors should consider reassessing the risks. Traders should consider market correlations with Bitcoin and how regulations affect prices.
Litecoin shows a bearish structure with stabilization signs
According to the TradingView data, shared on Saturday, January 24, 2026, Litecoin is currently priced at around $68.4 on the 4-hour chart. It has been in a bearish pattern in the short term as it failed to hold itself above the $75-$76 resistance zone. Lower highs and lower lows have formed on the LTC price chart.
Source: Trading view
Momentum indicators support this mixed picture. The MACD is still in the lower territory, but the histogram indicates weakening bearish momentum. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is currently near 43, indicating slightly bearish momentum.
A move above $70 could lead to a relief rally in the near term. On the other hand, a move below $66-$65 could lead to further declines.
Also read: Litecoin (LTC) has a support zone at $74, while analysts target $285
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