Litecoin (LTC)
Overview
Litecoin (LTC) is the #26 cryptocurrency by market value. It's currently trading at $52.45, +2.65% over the last 24 hours. It has a circulating supply of about 77,571,804 LTC, and trades 87% below its all-time high.
All-time high & low
LTC is currently about 87% below its all-time high of $410.26 (set 2021-05-09). Context for how far it has moved — not a signal about where it goes next.
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What is 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.
Litecoin profile
Supply
About 77,571,804 LTC are in circulation out of a maximum supply of 84,000,000 — roughly 92% of all LTC that will ever exist.
LTC — frequently asked
What is the LTC price today?
Litecoin (LTC) is trading around $52.45, +2.65% over the past 24 hours. Prices update live on this page.
What is Litecoin's market cap?
About $4.07B, ranked #26 among all cryptocurrencies.
What is the maximum supply of LTC?
Litecoin has a maximum supply of 84,000,000 LTC.
How far is LTC below its all-time high?
LTC is about 87% below its all-time high of $410.26.
What is Litecoin?
Litecoin is a decentralized, peer-to-peer digital currency designed to enable instant, near-zero cost payments to individuals and merchants worldwide.
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