Litecoin
Market Open
13 Sep, 07:17
$
54. 24
+0.58771
+1.0955%
$
58,861 Volume
$ 53.65
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LTCUSD Overview
LTCUSD denotes the market price of Litecoin (LTC) quoted in US Dollars (USD). It reflects how many dollars are required to buy one unit of LTC and is the common quote used by traders and exchanges to value the asset against fiat.
Litecoin is a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency introduced in 2011 by Charlie Lee, a former Google engineer. It operates on a decentralized, blockchain-based ledger, uses the Scrypt hashing algorithm, and was designed to offer faster block generation than Bitcoin. Litecoin has a capped supply of 84 million coins and relies on mining and consensus to validate transactions.
The LTCUSD rate is determined by the interaction of supply and demand across trading venues. Order book activity, exchange listings, market sentiment, macroeconomic developments and regulatory announcements all influence price movements. Cross-exchange arbitrage, liquidity provision and protocol events such as scheduled reward halvings can also affect issuance and market pricing.
For traders and investors, LTCUSD serves as a benchmark for portfolio allocation, speculative positions and hedging strategies. It facilitates fiat on-ramps and off-ramps for Litecoin exposure and is quoted in spot, derivative and OTC markets.
Liquidity and volatility vary by exchange and market conditions; LTCUSD generally offers deeper markets on major venues but can exhibit rapid price swings during periods of heightened crypto-market stress.
Litecoin is a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency introduced in 2011 by Charlie Lee, a former Google engineer. It operates on a decentralized, blockchain-based ledger, uses the Scrypt hashing algorithm, and was designed to offer faster block generation than Bitcoin. Litecoin has a capped supply of 84 million coins and relies on mining and consensus to validate transactions.
The LTCUSD rate is determined by the interaction of supply and demand across trading venues. Order book activity, exchange listings, market sentiment, macroeconomic developments and regulatory announcements all influence price movements. Cross-exchange arbitrage, liquidity provision and protocol events such as scheduled reward halvings can also affect issuance and market pricing.
For traders and investors, LTCUSD serves as a benchmark for portfolio allocation, speculative positions and hedging strategies. It facilitates fiat on-ramps and off-ramps for Litecoin exposure and is quoted in spot, derivative and OTC markets.
Liquidity and volatility vary by exchange and market conditions; LTCUSD generally offers deeper markets on major venues but can exhibit rapid price swings during periods of heightened crypto-market stress.
LTCUSD Chart
Grayscale files to rename Litecoin Trust as Grayscale Litecoin Trust ETF
Approval of the Grayscale Litecoin Trust ETF could enhance market efficiency, broaden crypto investment options, and influence LTCN pricing. Grayscale files to rename Litecoin Trust as Grayscale Litecoin Trust ETF.
Cryptobriefing | 6 hours ago
Litecoin's price refuses to slow down DESPITE Binance's latest delisting — Details
Price movement and derivative numbers look completely different from the negative headline.
Ambcrypto | 2 weeks ago
Binance Announces 7 Spot Trading Pair Delistings, Including LTC and SUI
Binance will remove seven spot trading pairs on August 21, 2026, at 03:00 UTC. The affected pairs correspond to F/USDC, HIVE/USDC, ILV/USDC, LTC/BNB, NMR/USDC, STEEM/USDC, and SUI/BNB. The termination of trading bot services linked to these pairs will take place simultaneously.
Crypto-economy | 3 weeks ago
LTCUSD FAQ
What is the current Litecoin price?
The current price is $54.237710, based on the latest trades across major cryptocurrency exchanges.
What does the price change mean?
The price has changed by +0.58771 (+1.0955%), showing how much the asset has moved compared to the previous close.
What is the previous close for Litecoin?
The previous close was $53.650000, which serves as a reference point to measure daily performance.
How is the daily change percentage calculated?
The change percentage (+1.0955%) is calculated based on the difference between the current price and the previous closing price.
What does the daily range show?
The range reflects the lowest ($53.488000) and highest ($54.561000) prices traded during the selected period, helping assess volatility.
Why is Litecoin (LTC) moving today?
Price movements in Litecoin are driven by market sentiment, trading volume, news, adoption, and overall crypto market conditions.
Is the current trend bullish or bearish?
If the current price ($54.237710) is above the previous close ($53.650000), it indicates upward momentum. If below, it suggests a downward trend.
Where can I see live charts for Litecoin?
You can view real-time charts, price updates, and market data for Litecoin (LTC) directly on this page.
