Litecoin Price
Litecoin (LTC) is one of the oldest cryptocurrencies, launched in 2011 as a "lighter" companion to Bitcoin with faster block times and a different mining algorithm. It has long been positioned as a coin for everyday payments — cheaper and quicker to transact …
Market data via Binance · signals computed live from daily closes · not financial advice.
Key market insights
A plain-language read of live indicators computed from daily closes — these describe current price behaviour, not a forecast.
Technical analysis
Moving averages, momentum and support/resistance from daily closing prices — a snapshot of current structure, not a forecast.
Historical performance
52-week high and low with trailing returns across time windows. Computed from up to 365 daily closes.
Automated observations
Generated mechanically from current market data (volatility, trend, distance from highs) — descriptive, not advice.
Strengths · tailwinds
- Live price, market cap and supply all resolve cleanly from source data.
Risks · headwinds
- Price is below the 50-day average, which sits below the 200-day — a classic downtrend alignment.
- Trading 67% below its 52-week high — well off recent peaks.
- Max drawdown of -69% over the window — has endured deep peak-to-trough losses.
Supply structure
How much LTC is in circulation versus its fixed maximum — 89.9% of the maximum is circulating today.
Litecoin derivatives
Live perpetual-swap metrics. Funding is the periodic payment between longs and shorts; open interest is the total value of outstanding contracts. Informational — not a recommendation to trade leveraged products.
Source: Binance Futures · funding shown per 8h and annualised. Leveraged products carry high risk; informational only.
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About Litecoin
Litecoin (LTC) is one of the oldest cryptocurrencies, launched in 2011 as a "lighter" companion to Bitcoin with faster block times and a different mining algorithm. It has long been positioned as a coin for everyday payments — cheaper and quicker to transact than Bitcoin.
Technically it is close to Bitcoin: proof-of-work, a capped supply, and a similar issuance schedule with periodic halvings. It has often served as a testing ground for features later considered for Bitcoin.
LTC is a veteran but still volatile asset. We show its live price in your currency; nothing here is advice.
The story
Litecoin is a long-running proof-of-work coin with fast, low-cost transactions, a fixed supply and Bitcoin-like halvings. Its niche is payments and being a stable, veteran network.
The context
Litecoin's longevity is a strength, but it competes for the "digital payments" role against faster chains and stablecoins. Its value tracks that payments narrative rather than a distinctive technical edge.
Its own halving schedule, use as a payments coin, and how closely it tracks Bitcoin — Litecoin often behaves as a higher-beta version of BTC.
The Digital Take is reasoning and data from the Crypto Ruble Coins Editorial team — context, not a buy or sell call. Not financial advice.
Litecoin vs peers
| Coin | Price | 24h | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litecoin LTC | $44.49 | -0.47% | $3.36B |
| BNB BNB | $583.18 | -0.38% | $81.65B |
| XRP XRP | $1.07 | -0.96% | $62.18B |
| Solana SOL | $72.89 | -0.91% | $34.62B |
| TRON TRX | $0.3261 | -0.58% | $28.24B |
| Monero XMR | $362.37 | -0.72% | $6.68B |
Litecoin FAQ
What is Litecoin?
Litecoin is one of the earliest cryptocurrencies, launched in 2011. It is a fast, low-fee, proof-of-work coin often used for payments, with a capped supply.
How is Litecoin different from Bitcoin?
Litecoin uses the Scrypt mining algorithm and produces blocks about four times faster than Bitcoin, aiming for quicker, cheaper transactions.
Does Litecoin have halvings?
Yes. Like Bitcoin, Litecoin’s block reward halves on a roughly four-year schedule, slowing the creation of new coins.
Is Litecoin a good investment?
Crypto Ruble Coins does not give financial advice. LTC is volatile and competes in a fast-changing market. Do your own research.
Where does Crypto Ruble Coins’s Litecoin price come from?
Live price, 24-hour change and volume come from Binance market data; market cap is the live price multiplied by a curated circulating-supply figure.
Last updated 3 Aug 2026