Litecoin LTC #29

At a glance, Litecoin carries a market capitalisation of $3.27B, placing it at #29 among all cryptocurrencies. Its $217.88M in 24-hour volume reflects how actively it trades, while the 77,269,264 LTC in circulation out of 84,000,000 maximum set the scarcity backdrop. The distance between the live price of $42.36 and the all-time high of $410.26 frames how much ground a full recovery — or a new record — would need to cover.

Litecoin is trading at $42.36, down 0.43% over the past 24 hours, within an intraday range of $41.94 to $42.73. Over the last seven days the price has moved -2.22%, and over 30 days -25.70%, for a one-year change of -51.06%.

With a market capitalisation of $3.27B (#29 overall) and 24-hour trading volume of $217.88M, Litecoin has a volume-to-market-cap ratio of 6.7%, a relatively modest level of daily turnover. The price currently sits 89.7% below its all-time high.

Litecoin has a circulating supply of 77,269,264 LTC out of a maximum of 84,000,000 LTC, meaning roughly 92.0% of all coins that will ever exist are already in circulation. A capped supply makes Litecoin disinflationary over time, as issuance slows toward the limit.

Fully diluted valuation (FDV) of $3.27B estimates the market cap if the entire supply were already circulating. A large gap between FDV and the current market cap of $3.27B can signal future token unlocks. Learn more in our tokenomics glossary entry.

With Litecoin trading near $42.36, the closest classic level is the pivot at $45.95. A decisive move above resistance often invites further buying, while a break below support can accelerate selling — but pivots are guides, not guarantees.

Technically, Litecoin is in a bearish posture. The price is trading below its 50-day moving average of $52.60 and below its 200-day average of $62.01. Over the past year it has ranged between $41.39 and $130.91. Annualised volatility is around 64%, typical for a major crypto asset. This is a simple momentum read, not a recommendation.

Across the period shown, Litecoin's strongest year was 2020 (+200.82%) and its weakest was 2018 (-86.63%). The highest monthly close in this window reached $413.49. Figures are based on monthly closing prices and may differ slightly between data providers.

Over the last 24 hours the Litecoin network processed about 186.1K transactions across 563 blocks. Miners are securing the chain with roughly 2.77 PH/s of computing power, a direct measure of how costly a 51% attack would be. Around 766 transactions are currently waiting in the mempool to be confirmed. The network is distributed across about 829 reachable nodes worldwide.

Litecoin (LTC) is a cryptocurrency that currently ranks #29 by market capitalisation. It is commonly associated with Cryptocurrency, Lightning Network, Segwit.

Litecoin (LTC) is a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency designed for fast and low-cost transactions, often referred to as the "silver to Bitcoin's gold." It was created in 2011 by Charlie Lee to improve upon Bitcoin's technology with faster block generation times. Source: CoinPaprika.com

This page combines live market data, historical performance, on-chain supply metrics and a scenario-based forecast for Litecoin. All figures are for information only and are not financial advice.

Litecoin (LTC) operates on a decentralised blockchain. It sits within the Cryptocurrency and Lightning Network segment of the market. New LTC enters circulation on a defined schedule toward a hard cap of 84,000,000 coins, and every transaction is validated by a distributed network of participants rather than a central authority — which is what lets people transact without a trusted intermediary.

New to the concepts? Our glossary explains blockchain, consensus and wallets in plain English.

Several forces shape the price of Litecoin. Supply and demand are the foundation: with 77,269,264 LTC in circulation against a 84,000,000-coin cap, issuance and scarcity directly influence value. Liquidity matters too — Litecoin turns over $217.88M in a typical 24 hours, roughly 6.7% of its market capitalisation, so larger orders can move the market when volume is thin. At around 64% annualised volatility, sentiment shifts can move the price quickly. Beyond the order book, the biggest drivers include macroeconomic conditions and interest rates, regulation and spot-ETF flows, network adoption and on-chain activity, new exchange listings, and the overall mood of the crypto market.

Gauge overall market sentiment with our live Fear & Greed Index, and track the wider market on the markets page.

Whether Litecoin suits you depends on your goals, time horizon and risk tolerance — and nothing here is financial advice. On the positive side, Litecoin has an active market and a defined use case and healthy daily trading volume relative to its size. On the cautious side, crypto is highly volatile — Litecoin's annualised volatility is roughly 64%, drawdowns can be severe, and regulation remains uncertain.

A disciplined approach matters more than any single forecast: size positions to your risk, consider dollar-cost averaging rather than timing the market, and never invest more than you can afford to lose. Use our position-size calculator to plan trades, and read our beginner guides before committing capital.