About Litecoin
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 and secure the blockchain. It is distinguished by a block generation time of 2.5 minutes, which allows for faster transaction confirmations and a higher total throughput than earlier protocols. Key technical features include the Scrypt hashing algorithm, which promotes wider network participation, and MimbleWimble Extension Blocks, which improve user privacy by allowing transaction details to be hidden. The LTC token is used for settling global payments, executing microtransactions through smaller units called litoshis, and diversifying digital portfolios with a highly liquid asset. New tokens are issued to miners as rewards for verifying blocks, though these rewards undergo a halving event approximately every four years to strictly control inflation. This process ensures the ledger maintains immutability, meaning records cannot be changed once they are saved to the global network. Created by former Google engineer Charlie Lee, the project is supported by the Litecoin Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to ecosystem adoption. Unlike many venture-backed projects, it is maintained by a decentralized community of independent developers and a global network of miners. The project has seen recent institutional adoption, with entities like Lite Strategy and Luxxfolio Holdings adding significant amounts of LTC to their corporate treasuries as of late 2025.
Litecoin Price Chart (USD)
Litecoin Price Performance
4 HOUR
0.35%
24 HOUR
2.07%
7 DAY
9.54%
30 DAY
6.44%
60 DAY
-12.23%
200 DAY
-39.84%
YTD (Est)
-60.43%
1 YEAR
-60.43%
ALL
4.05K%
LTC Liquidation (Futures)
1H REKT
$123.74
LONG: $0.00
SHORT: $123.74
4H REKT
$37.96K
LONG: $3.82K
SHORT: $34.13K
12H REKT
$57.10K
LONG: $4.47K
SHORT: $52.63K
24H REKT
$140.28K
LONG: $26.39K
SHORT: $113.89K
| # | Exchange | Pair | Price | Spread | 24H VOLUME | VOLUME % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Binance
CEX
|
LTC/USDT | $47.76 | 0.02% | $14,500,537.00 | 5.56% |
| 2 |
Coinbase Exchange
CEX
|
LTC/USD | $47.63 | 0.02% | $6,967,075.00 | 2.67% |
| 3 |
Gate
CEX
|
LTC/USDT | $47.75 | 0.02% | $5,136,054.00 | 1.97% |
| 4 |
OKX
CEX
|
LTC/USDT | $47.74 | 0.02% | $5,105,990.00 | 1.96% |
| 5 |
KuCoin
CEX
|
LTC/USDT | $47.73 | 0.02% | $18,079,630.00 | 6.94% |
| 6 |
MEXC
CEX
|
LTC/USDT | $47.75 | 0.02% | $4,592,555.00 | 1.76% |
| 7 |
Bybit
CEX
|
LTC/USDT | $47.73 | 0.02% | $4,128,573.00 | 1.58% |
| 8 |
Bitget
CEX
|
LTC/USDT | $47.78 | 0.02% | $1,035,331.00 | 0.40% |
| 9 |
Kraken
CEX
|
LTC/USD | $47.65 | 0.04% | $2,627,810.00 | 1.01% |
| 10 |
WEEX
CEX
|
LTC/USDT | $47.69 | 0.02% | $6,937,585.00 | 2.66% |
Treasuries
| Date | Entities | litecoin Balance | % of Supply | Total Value (USD) | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 |
🇺🇸
Lite Strategy
LITS.US
|
929,548 | 1.201% | $44.32M | $108 |
| 2026-07-21 |
🇨🇦
Luxxfolio Holdings
LUXX.CN
|
24,439 | 0.032% | $1.17M | - |
| 2026-07-21 |
🇺🇸
Consensus Mining & Seigniorage
CMSG
|
12,730 | 0.016% | $606,911 | $97 |
| 2026-07-21 |
🇺🇸
Datacentrex (formerly Thumzup Media)
DTCX.US
|
3,395 | 0.004% | $161,859 | $79 |
| 2026-07-21 |
🇺🇸
Horizon Kinetics Holding Corp
HKHC.US
|
2,546 | 0.003% | $121,382 | - |
Historic Data
| Date | Market Cap | Volume | Close |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | $3,693,387,942 | $264,156,826 | $47.72 |
| 2026-07-20 | $3,660,434,932 | $310,691,276 | $47.29 |
| 2026-07-19 | $3,671,301,934 | $217,216,100 | $47.43 |
| 2026-07-18 | $3,632,450,039 | $289,993,880 | $46.94 |
| 2026-07-17 | $3,489,567,493 | $285,617,708 | $45.07 |
| 2026-07-16 | $3,483,663,914 | $260,925,497 | $45.01 |
| 2026-07-15 | $3,486,889,429 | $316,506,146 | $45.05 |
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