Benzinga - Litecoin (CRYPTO: LTC) traded higher by as much as 6% to $65.51 during Monday's session before pulling back amid circulation of false rumors of the iShares Bitcoin Spot ETF receiving approval. BlackRock has the denied false information, stating that their Bitcoin ETF application is still in the review process. This clarification comes in response to claims made by Fox Business journalist Eleanor Terrett.
CoinTelegraph also issued an apology for a misleading tweet regarding the BlackRock Bitcoin ETF and is currently conducting an internal investigation. They have committed to sharing the investigation's findings with the public.
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Why This Matters To Litecoin
Litecoin, like many other cryptocurrencies, is influenced by overall market sentiment. Positive news or rumors surrounding major cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, can boost sentiment and encourage investors to diversify into other cryptocurrencies like Litecoin, driving up its price.
False rumors regarding a Bitcoin ETF approval can lead to increased trading activity and investment in Litecoin due to its perceived connection with Bitcoin.
Many cryptocurrency exchanges also offer trading pairs that involve both Bitcoin and Litecoin. Traders often use Litecoin as a trading pair to arbitrage or hedge their Bitcoin positions.
If Bitcoin's price experiences volatility due to false rumors, traders may turn to Litecoin as a hedge, leading to increased demand and a potential price spike.
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