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It's likely because LTC has been testing segwit on the testnet.

Apparently Litecoin got the Lightning network.

I first thought it's a "blip" and somebody was pumping it up but it looks legitimate. Litecoin is probably not going to fall much anytime soon now.

Been watching mine grow up too......whoa

Korea has been responsible. Happy to discuss more.
Here's a link to an article I wrote:

https://steemit.com/cryptocurrency/@seenmidnight/aug-24-cryptocurrency-tips-litecoin-golem-basic-attention-token-ripple

Awesome ! Thanks for responding!