We already had two false alarms this year for litecoin exploding in value as both where crushed by regulations or just really bad launching pratices.
However litecoin has been in the news lately which helps it gain transaction and people end up buying and using it more.
TenX is now currently creating prepaid cards that use Litecoin! While not a massive adoption it is at least a small win and step in the right direction for litecoin that has hit roadblock after roadblock.
Short term litecoin looks promising however long term could be a much different story if adoption of the currency continues to be blocked.