🔥 Latest Crypto News: LTC Breakout, TRUMP Rebound, ICP Shortage

Welcome back to the latest crypto news series. I’ll break down the hottest updates and highlight the tokens worth keeping an eye on.

A day ago, Trump floated the idea of a “tariff dividend” - a $2,000 payout per person funded by tariffs. It sounds like political theater but I see it as déjà vu in the markets when last time government checks hit the system.

Back in March 2020, similar talk about stimulus turned into real money printing. Liquidity flooded the economy, and risk assets went vertical. Bitcoin $BTC.X ( ▲ 4.04% ) ran from $4,000 to $69,000 in just over a year.

The same kind of setup might be forming again.

One more notable point is that Bitcoin surged over 300% after the U.S. government reopened on January 25, 2019. Could the same thing happen again when the government reopens this time?

I believe YES!

If fresh liquidity enters the market after U.S government reopening, even something is unconventional as tariff rebates, it could reignite speculative appetite across all sectors.

That’s why traders are now paying close attention to the market.

👀 LTC: The Silent Giant Nearing Breakout

Litecoin $LTC.X ( ▲ 24.14% ) is showing one of the cleanest setups in the latest crypto news.

The monthly chart reveals a large symmetrical triangle that has been forming since 2018. Each rally peak and market bottom have converged into this tight structure, suggesting a significant breakout could be close.

What’s important here is that LTC just reclaimed the $108 - $110 zone, which sits right below the triangle’s upper resistance line. A monthly close above this area would confirm the breakout, potentially setting up a move toward $175 or even higher.

Historically, LTC rallies begin around early November, right before broader altcoin seasons. You can see that pattern in 2017 and again in 2020. Both times, the breakout came after months of quiet accumulation and sideways chop.

The next setup looks eerily similar.

It also highlights how each halving cycle or market reset tends to align with a new wave of LTC demand. This year’s setup matches the same timing window. If LTC repeats its historical rhythm, the next breakout could start around November 2025, right on schedule.

Privacy coins like Zcash $ZEC.X ( ▲ 17.82% ) have already moved sharply higher,

ZEC rallied 20x recently.

In the past, LTC rallies have followed privacy-driven surges, especially when capital rotates from narrative coins (like DOGE or XRP) into “old but gold” assets.

Trading Strategy:

• Break-out point: $135

• Resistance Zone: $160 - $170

• Cut Loss Point: $70

• Target Price: $240/ $400/ $600/ $1000

🧱 TRUMP: From Hype to Base Building

The TRUMP token $TRUMP.X ( ▲ 4.37% ) story has cooled off since its explosive launch earlier this year. A massive spike was followed by months of consistent decline, forming a rounded base near the $7 zone.

Price has been trading sideways for weeks, as if it can’t drop any further. That’s often where early accumulation begins when selling pressure fades. But this setup still needs confirmation. Without a clear breakout above $10, it’s too soon to call it a new uptrend.

Right now, this token moves heavily in response to Trump’s statements and decisions. And you know, there are many upcoming events where I believe Trump will have to make key decisions, including one about reopening the U.S. government.

These political developments have become part of the latest crypto news, keeping traders alert for potential volatility.

The next move likely depends on political headlines or campaign season hype as 2025 unfolds.

If you’re watching this one, I think it’s still worth your 5% portfolio.

Trading strategy:

• Entry: Wait for a clean breakout above $9.5–$10 with strong volume.

• Stop: Below $6.8 - under that level, bears regain control.

• Targets: $25 for short-term traders, $50+ if hype revives near election news.

• Risk: High. This is still a sentiment-driven token with no deep liquidity base.

If you decide to play this chart, treat it as a momentum trade, not a long-term hold. The market often revives meme or narrative tokens during attention spikes. The key is to be early not greedy.

🔒 ICP: Coinbase Reserves Collapse, Scarcity Narrative Rising

Coinbase’s reserves of Internet Computer $ICP.X ( ▼ 1.68% ) have plunged to just ~284,000 tokens, according to data from icterminal. That’s the lowest level ever recorded.

In contrast, Binance’s ICP reserves have been rising sharply, showing clear arbitrage demand as traders move coins to wherever liquidity remains.

Here’s what’s fueling the move.

A few days ago, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong mentioned plans to take Coinbase onchain, and currently, the Internet Computer is one of the few networks technically capable of supporting such a shift.

This development has become a headline in the latest crypto news, drawing fresh attention from major investors.

That immediately reignited interest from major funds like Polychain Capital and VCs connected to Dfinity.

At the same time, Jan Camenisch, the former CTO of Dfinity, reportedly left the foundation and possibly to collaborate on Coinbase’s onchain transition.

That overlap between two major players has created a new bullish narrative: ICP as the backbone of onchain exchanges.

ICP’s total market cap is around $3.9B, but 44% of the supply is locked, meaning the real circulating market cap is closer to $1.7B.

That’s lean for a top-tier layer-1 chain.

If ICP follows the same path as ZEC’s 20x run, which was sparked by privacy and decentralization hype, we could see a sharp repricing phase.

Trading Strategy:

• Entry zone: $6.0 - $7.0 (current trading range).

• Accumulation target: Up to 30–40% below the next peak to scale in.

• Target price: $11/ $12.5/ $14/ $20

• Stop loss point: $5.0

For traders building a mid-term trading strategy, ICP’s setup is one of the most asymmetric in the market. The scarcity, strong onchain narrative, and potential Coinbase link make it more than a short-term trade. It could mark the start of a longer repositioning phase - similar to how Solana $SOL.X ( ▲ 6.25% ) went from “dead chain” to market favorite in 2023.

⚡ Key Takeaway

• Liquidity Signal: Trump’s “tariff dividend” could inject fresh money into markets, echoing 2020’s stimulus wave. If it plays out, risk assets may surge again, which is a major theme in the latest crypto news this week.

• LTC Setup: Litecoin is pressing against a 7-year resistance zone. A breakout above $120 could trigger a strong rally toward $175 - $400. This setup stands out for traders refining their trading strategy ahead of the next altcoin season.

• TRUMP Token: Trading sideways near $7 with strong support. A confirmed move above $10 may spark new momentum, but the token still reacts heavily to political headlines.

• ICP Scarcity: Coinbase’s reserves fell to just 284k ICP, hinting at growing scarcity. With rising VC interest and onchain narrative, ICP could be positioning for a major repricing phase.

• Market Rotation: Capital is shifting from memes to fundamentals. Projects like LTC and ICP are drawing attention as traders look for stronger narratives and cleaner technical structures.

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