Litecoin Slides 11% as a Broad Crypto Sell-Off Hits Majors
Litecoin dropped about 11% on Saturday as Bitcoin, Ethereum and most large altcoins also fell. Here is what was reported and what traders may watch next.
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Litecoin fell around 11% on Saturday, according to an Investing.com report published at 20:55 UTC. The drop came as most large cryptocurrencies were also trading sharply lower, which matters for traders because it suggests a market-wide risk-off move rather than a problem confined to one coin.
Key takeaways
- Investing.com reported that Litecoin lost roughly 11% in a sell-off it described as a rout.
- Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and many other majors were also deeply negative on the day.
- Smaller, older coins have often fallen harder than Bitcoin during stress periods.
- We could not confirm a specific Litecoin trigger, so the cause should be treated as unclear.
What was reported
The only detail available from the source is the headline: Litecoin fell 11% in a rout. We were unable to retrieve the full text of today's report, so we are not quoting a Litecoin price, range or market value here. Investing.com has used this headline format for similar one-day moves in the past, typically based on its own price index.
Background: Litecoin was already under pressure
This was not a sell-off from a position of strength. A 24/7 Wall St. article from 12 November said Litecoin had fallen below $50, trading around $49 after a 5.7% drop in 24 hours. The same piece noted that Litecoin was down 35% this year, while Bitcoin had dropped 15.9%.
The article also pointed out that smaller cryptocurrencies like Litecoin are usually hit harder in such sell-offs because fewer buyers are ready to absorb the selling. It added that spot Litecoin ETFs hold only about $11 million, a sign of limited new demand. Those points are context, not a forecast.
Market reaction across crypto
Our live snapshot at 21:02 UTC shows the weakness was widespread. Bitcoin traded at 64,826.00, down 5.76% on the day, within a range of 65,062.00 to 68,407.00. Ethereum was at 1,786.88, down 8.09%.
| Asset | Price | Change today |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin (BTC) | 64,826.00 | -5.76% |
| Ethereum (ETH) | 1,786.88 | -8.09% |
| XRP | 0.928955 | -8.89% |
| Solana (SOL) | 70.7000 | -11.34% |
| Dogecoin (DOGE) | 0.057919 | -11.18% |
| Hyperliquid (HYPE) | 62.9900 | -13.19% |
| Zcash (ZEC) | 829.21 | -13.02% |
| TRON (TRX) | 0.308045 | -1.52% |
Litecoin's roughly 11% decline therefore sits in line with Solana and Dogecoin, worse than Bitcoin and Ethereum, and milder than Hyperliquid and Zcash. TRON was the notable outlier, with a far smaller loss.
What to watch next
- Bitcoin's behaviour: Altcoins such as Litecoin have tended to follow Bitcoin's direction, often with larger swings.
- Leverage and liquidations: Forced selling of leveraged positions can amplify moves, especially over a weekend when liquidity is thinner.
- Wider risk sentiment: A recent CryptoTicker analysis tied an earlier crypto drop to a Nasdaq chip rout that hit every large coin. Traders may check whether equity markets are again influencing sentiment when they reopen.
- ETF flows: Weak demand for spot products can leave a coin with fewer natural buyers.
Crypto markets are highly volatile and move quickly, especially on weekends, and this article is for education only and is not investment advice.
Frequently asked questions
How much did Litecoin fall on 14 November 2026?
Investing.com reported a drop of about 11%. We could not retrieve the full report, so we do not quote an exact price or range.
Was Litecoin the only coin to fall?
No. Our live snapshot showed Bitcoin down 5.76%, Ethereum down 8.09% and Solana down 11.34%, so the sell-off was broad.
Why do smaller coins like Litecoin often fall more than Bitcoin?
According to 24/7 Wall St., smaller coins usually suffer more in sell-offs because fewer buyers are ready to absorb the selling.