Litecoin Price
Litecoin (LTC) is one of the oldest cryptocurrencies, launched in 2011 by Charlie Lee as a “lighter” complement to Bitcoin. It shares much of Bitcoin’s design but uses a different mining algorithm (Scrypt) and produces blocks roughly four times faster.
Market data via Binance · signals computed live from daily closes · not financial advice.
The Crypto House desk publishes its dated stance on the major assets over on The House View. Read mechanically, the live technicals are net bearish: it trades below both its 50- and 200-day averages, and momentum (RSI 60.9) is mid-range. It is a descriptive signal, not an editorial call and not advice.
Litecoin’s longevity and simplicity are strengths, but its “digital silver” niche competes with a market that has shifted toward smart-contract platforms. It is proven and liquid, yet still volatile.
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
- MACD is above its signal line — near-term momentum is upward.
Risks · headwinds
- Price is below the 50-day average, which sits below the 200-day — a classic downtrend alignment.
- Trading 68% 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 by Charlie Lee as a “lighter” complement to Bitcoin. It shares much of Bitcoin’s design but uses a different mining algorithm (Scrypt) and produces blocks roughly four times faster.
Those faster, cheaper transactions have made Litecoin a long-standing choice for payments. Like Bitcoin, it has a capped supply and is secured by proof-of-work mining, and it has a similar four-year reward-halving schedule.
Litecoin is well-established and stable in design, but it competes for relevance in a market that has moved toward smart-contract platforms and faster new chains. LTC is volatile like all crypto assets.
Litecoin vs peers
| Coin | Price | 24h | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litecoin LTC | $43.81 | -0.66% | $3.31B |
| BNB BNB | $569.83 | -1.20% | $79.78B |
| XRP XRP | $1.07 | -1.70% | $62.05B |
| Solana SOL | $75.43 | -2.29% | $35.83B |
| TRON TRX | $0.3242 | -2.29% | $28.08B |
| Monero XMR | $320.26 | -1.09% | $5.91B |
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 House does not give financial advice. LTC is volatile and competes in a fast-changing market. Do your own research.
Where does Crypto House’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 Jul 14, 2026