January 17, 2025 - Litecoin (LTC) has marked a significant milestone in its journey, surging 18% to reach $134.88 amid growing speculation of a potential spot ETF approval and increasing adoption as a payment method. The cryptocurrency, often dubbed "digital silver," has demonstrated remarkable strength, with its market capitalization now standing at $10.17 billion.

The recent price action has been particularly noteworthy, with LTC trading between $124.34 and $141.14 over the past 24 hours. The surge comes as large investors, or "whales," have accumulated approximately 250,000 LTC (valued at $29 million) since the beginning of January,…