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Litecoin (LTC)

$42.16 ▲ 1.27%

Explore the unique features of Litecoin, a cryptocurrency with a market capitalization of $3,259,958,133, a 24-hour trading volume of $249,591,490, and a circulating supply of 77,324,096 LTC. Ranked #23 by market cap, with price changes of -0.27% (1h), 1.27% (24h) and -4.84% (7d). Officially launched on October 8, 2011.

Litecoin is a decentralized, peer-to-peer digital currency designed to enable instant, near-zero cost payments to individuals and merchants worldwide. As an open-source global payment network that functions independently of central banks or intermediaries, its main value proposition lies in providing a scarce digital asset with a fixed maximum supply of 84 million tokens. The network operates using a Proof of Work mechanism where computers solve complex puzzles to confirm transactions…

Market cap
$3.26B
▲ 1.27% (24h)
24h volume
$249.59M
1,538 pairs
Circulating
$77.32M LTC
of $84.00M max
Rank
#23
▼ 0.27% (1h)
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Information about Litecoin

  • NameLitecoin
  • SymbolLTC
  • Price$42.16
  • Market capitalization$3,259,958,133
  • 24h volume$249,591,490
  • Circulating supply77,324,096
  • Total supply84,000,000
  • Max supply84,000,000
  • Market pairs1,538
  • 1h change-0.27%
  • 24h change1.27%
  • 7d change-4.84%
  • CoinMarketCap rank#23
  • Genesis dateOct 8, 2011

Last updated: June 27, 2026

Real-time Litecoin price chart

Litecoin price (USD)

How to buy Litecoin

You can buy and trade Litecoin on several cryptocurrency exchanges. Compare fees, supported countries and security before depositing. Here are exchange reviews from our team:

Official links

Homepagelitecoin.org↗ Whitepapercrypto-risk-metrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2025-04-22-White-paper-Litecoin-FFG-D74JZ1VRD.pdf↗ Official forumlitecointalk.org/↗ Explorerchainz.cryptoid.info/ltc/↗ Explorerlitecoinblockexplorer.net/↗

Social & repositories

𝕏Twitter / X@LTCFoundation↗ r/Redditwww.reddit.com/r/litecoin/↗ { }GitHubgithub.com/litecoin-project/litecoin↗

Litecoin: investor sentiment & ecosystem

▲ 90.9% Positive9.1% Negative ▼
367,192 on watchlists
Scrypt hashing algorithm
InfrastructureSmart Contract PlatformLayer 1 (L1)Proof of Work (PoW)GMCI 30 IndexGMCI Index

Litecoin — frequently asked questions

What is Litecoin (LTC)?

Litecoin is a decentralized, peer-to-peer digital currency designed to enable instant, near-zero cost payments to individuals and merchants worldwide. As an open-source global payment network that functions independently of central banks or intermediaries, its main value proposition lies in providing a scarce digital asset with…

What is the current price of Litecoin?

As of June 27, 2026, Litecoin trades at $42.16, with a 24-hour change of 1.27%.

Where can I buy Litecoin?

Litecoin can be bought on major cryptocurrency exchanges. Compare fees and security in our exchange reviews before buying.

This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. Cryptocurrencies are volatile and high-risk — always do your own research (DYOR) and never invest more than you can afford to lose.

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