Over the past two years, Litecoin (LTC) and Monero (XMR) have seen a decline in popularity, with reduced mentions on platforms like X and crypto forums. Litecoin struggles against newer, feature-rich blockchains despite its fast transactions and low fees. Monero’s privacy focus faces regulatory challenges but retains a loyal niche. Market data shows stagnant prices for LTC, while XMR’s privacy features support specific use cases. Both maintain active communities, but their future hinges on market trends and regulations. Investing in them is risky due to volatility and fading hype. Diversification and research are essential. Can they rebound, or are newer coins better?
Litecoin and Monero are old coins, often overshadowed by newer ones on the market. People usually move into newer coins with the hopes of riding the hype and making a "quick buck". If old projects fail to come up with a viable marketing/PR strategy, investors will simply look elsewhere. Such is the case with LTC and XMR these days. Monero is going to see even "darker days" than Litecoin because it's a privacy coin (which banks and governments hate the most). At least, in terms of market prices. But the community might keep it going, allowing Monero to stand the test of time.
Luckily for Litecoin, institutional firms are considering submitting an ETF application to the SEC. If approved, institutional investors will buy LTC like crazy (therefore, "pumping" market prices all the way to the moon). Same as what happened with BTC and ETH (especially BTC). In some sense, it's good for these coins to remain under the radar of both retail and institutional investors alike. Too much popularity would result in higher network fees and slower confirmation times. At the time of this writing, LTC and XMR are fast and cheap to use. I hope they stay that way forever. Ultimately, you decide which coins to invest into. Just avoid investing more than what you can't afford to lose, and there should be nothing to worry about.