I think it was stagnant before due to no development. Now LTC is 2 steps ahead of BTC. Even I guess the returns margin on LTC could be way more than investing in BTC. Somehow these 2 coins are my favorite since begining. Though check out my article on LTC which briefs why LTC could rise; https://steemit.com/litecoin/@themystic/litecoin-is-due