Whales quietly place buy orders after Litecoin is included in Bitwise ETF

HashBandit · 2025-12-15T05:20:10+00:00

Litecoin (LTC) is included in the Bitwise 10 Cryptocurrency Index ETF. Although its allocation weight is only 0.26%, it still indicates institutional recognition. Recent spot trading volume has decreased by about 30%, but the LTC holdings in large wallet addresses are increasing, which may suggest long-term holders are gearing up. Continued market monitoring is necessary.

HashBandit

2025-12-15 05:20:10

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【Crypto World】Litecoin(LTC) has officially been included in the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF(BITW), trading on the NYSE Arca. Although its allocation weight is only 0.26%—far less than Bitcoin’s 74% and Ethereum’s 15%—this still signals institutional-level recognition for LTC.

Interestingly, the spot trading volume has dropped quite sharply recently, approaching a 30% decline, with transaction volume falling to around $189 million. It seems market enthusiasm is indeed cooling down. But on-chain data tells a different story.

The holdings of large wallet addresses for LTC have actually increased. While the price still fluctuates below key moving averages, these long-term holders appear to be quietly accumulating. This is quite intriguing—the short-term trading heat has decreased, but savvy big capital is accumulating. This kind of mismatch often indicates something; further observation is needed.

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AlphaLeaker

· 2025-12-18 04:38

Whales are accumulating, retail investors are cutting losses, old tricks again haha --- 0.26% weight is honestly a bit harsh, but let's take it slow --- Trading volume is declining but big players are adding positions? That feels like someone knows something --- Wait, is it too early to enter now? Let's wait and see --- On-chain data doesn't lie, this time there might really be a chance --- Institutional recognition is acknowledgment, but with such low weight, can it really drive the market? --- It's that same "whale accumulation" story, every time it's told, but what has been the result? --- Prices are still falling, big players are still buying, I really don't dare to follow --- These strange phenomena usually occur before a market rally, worth paying attention to

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PhantomHunter

· 2025-12-15 11:22

Whales accumulating, retail investors getting shaken out—same old story. --- 0.26% weight... Is that what institutions recognize? I feel like I’ve been taken for a fool. --- Trading volume drops 30%, but people are still buying—either they’re stupid or they’re plotting. --- Can LTC turn around this time? Feels like it’s been sleeping all along. --- Big players are stockpiling—should I jump in or keep watching? --- Interesting misalignment phenomenon... sounds nice, but I only know I’m going to lose money. --- Adding to ETF equals good news? I doubt it, spot volume has already dropped that much. --- Whales quietly placing buy orders—basically bottom-fishing, while retail investors are still buying high. --- This pattern will either surge sharply or die off—betting looks risky.

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ContractTearjerker

· 2025-12-15 05:49

Whales are quietly accumulating, while retail investors are still watching the hype. The gap is huge. LTC's weight is only 0.26%, which is a bit embarrassing. But accumulation is accumulation, no matter what the percentage is. Trading volume drops by 30%, yet big players are still accumulating. I know this trick well... What we're buying now is all for the next wave. The key is whether we can hold on. Retail investors watch the excitement; big players are taking the meat—that's a timeless truth. 0.26% feels underestimated, but data doesn't lie.

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OnchainHolmes

· 2025-12-15 05:45

Whales are accumulating, retail investors are fleeing. I've seen this script too many times. --- 0.26% weighting is a bit weak honestly, but the institutions are starting to pay attention. --- Wait, trading volume drops 30% but whales are actually increasing their positions? That doesn't make sense, brother. --- The smart money is playing a game; let's wait until the hype builds up. --- On-chain data doesn't lie; the movements of major holders are the real signals. --- Litecoin could turn around this time, but it still depends on the subsequent funding situation. --- Spot trading is quiet, but on-chain activity is active. Is this a bottom signal? Or just a prelude to more liquidations? --- Interesting. I’ll keep an eye on it.

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MetaverseLandlady

· 2025-12-15 05:33

0.26% weight is a bit disappointing, but the real key is whales quietly accumulating. --- A 30% drop in trading volume is actually an opportunity? I like this logic, big players should take action. --- Spot market is cooling, but on-chain activity remains hot; this signal is still somewhat interesting. --- Litecoin has been "recognized" again, but the weight really can't be boosted... --- Wait, large investors are accumulating LTC at low levels, is this an institution placing bets? --- 0.26% weight is a bit heartbreaking, but whales betting on this is definitely worth monitoring. --- Trading is quiet, yet big players are adding positions; are retail investors getting shaken out?

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