About Litecoin
Litecoin is a cryptocurrency that uses a faster payment confirmation schedule and a different cryptographic algorithm than Bitcoin.
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Trading Insights
Buyer Ratio
Traders
14K
-5.28%
Buyers
11K
-5.35%
Sellers
3.4K
-8.08%
Searched
2.4K
Market Stats
Market Cap
ARS 7.68T
-0.8%
FDV
ARS 8.50T
Circ. Supply
76M LTC
Max Supply
84M LTC
Total Supply
84M LTC
Diluted Valuation
ARS 7.68T
Performance
Popularity
#21
Dominance
0.21%
Volume (24H)
ARS 354.75B
11.23%
Volume (7D)
ARS 2.36T
Volume (30D)
ARS 10.77T
All time high
ARS 485.10K
Price Change (1Y)
9.93%
Additional info about Litecoin
Recent trends
The latest LTC price is ARS 101,172.22. Compared to Litecoin's value of ARS 101,963.40 from 24 hours ago, there's been a -1% decrease, while the current price is 0% up from ARS 102,275.55 which was recorded one week ago. Litecoin's all time high is ARS 485,100.00, which was reached on December 12, 2017. This is a -79% change from its price today.
The current circulating supply of Litecoin is 75,945,471. This is 90% of its max supply of 84,000,000 LTC and 90% of its total supply of 84,000,000. The market cap is currently ARS 7.68T, which is a result of multiplying the current price of Litecoin(ARS 101,172.22) by the total supply(84,000,000 LTC). The fully diluted valuation of Litecoin is ARS 8.50T. The diluted valuation of Litecoin is ARS 8.50T.
Market details
LTC vs markets
↘ 17%
LTC vs BTC
↘ 27.57%
LTC vs ETH
↗ 61.97%
Tags
mineable
pow
scrypt
medium-of-exchange
+3
Network & Addresses
Network | Address | |
|---|---|---|
Base | 0xcb17C9Db87B595717C857a08468793f5bAb6445F | |
Litecoin | NA |
Price history
Time | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
Today | ARS 101,172.22 | ↘ 0.84% |
1 Day | ARS 101,963.40 | ↘ 0.84% |
1 Week | ARS 102,275.55 | ↗ 0.14% |
1 Month | ARS 109,078.20 | ↘ 7.31% |
1 Year | ARS 75,425.63 | ↗ 9.93% |
FAQ
Litecoin (LTC) is a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency designed to facilitate fast and low-cost digital transactions. Created in 2011 by Charlie Lee, Litecoin was developed as a fork of Bitcoin, sharing many of its fundamental properties while introducing differences in transaction speed and cost. It utilizes a different hashing algorithm, has a higher maximum supply, and processes transactions in 2.5-minute blocks, making it suitable for microtransactions and everyday payments. Its blockchain aims to provide an alternative payment method that supports decentralized transfers without intermediaries.
Litecoin operates on a Proof of Work (PoW) blockchain, where miners validate transactions by solving cryptographic puzzles. This process secures the network and prevents double-spending while ensuring that transactions are processed efficiently. Litecoin's mining system, similar to Bitcoin’s, allows participants to compete for block rewards while maintaining decentralized verification. With a maximum supply of 84 million LTC, new coins are gradually released through mining, and as of late 2023, more than 73 million LTC have already been mined.
Litecoin aims to serve as a fast and cost-effective digital payment option, with thousands of merchants accepting LTC globally. Its lower transaction fees and faster block times make it an alternative for cross-border payments and daily transactions, especially in regions where high fees limit financial accessibility. The network has also integrated privacy features such as MimbleWimble, designed to enhance transaction confidentiality and improve fungibility.
Litecoin was developed by Charlie Lee and launched in 2011 as an open-source blockchain. The network went live shortly after its release, gaining traction as an early alternative to Bitcoin. Over the years, Litecoin has maintained a presence among the top cryptocurrencies by market capitalization and has been adopted by businesses and payment processors. Charlie Lee remains an advocate for cryptocurrency adoption and is currently involved with the Litecoin Foundation, which supports network development and innovation.
Litecoin functions as a digital currency for peer-to-peer transactions and can be used to send and receive payments where accepted. It is often used for online purchases, transfers between accounts, and as a medium of exchange in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Due to its low transaction costs, Litecoin is also favored for remittances and international transfers.
Litecoin and Bitcoin share a similar structure, but Litecoin processes transactions more quickly due to its 2.5-minute block time, compared to Bitcoin’s 10 minutes. Additionally, Litecoin’s transaction fees tend to be lower, making it more efficient for smaller payments. While both networks use PoW mining, Litecoin employs a different hashing algorithm (Scrypt), which impacts how mining hardware operates and who can participate in securing the network.
Litecoin has a fixed supply of 84 million coins, meaning no additional LTC will be created beyond this limit. This scarcity is designed to create predictable issuance and maintain long-term value stability within the network.
Litecoin mining requires specialized hardware, known as mining rigs, that solve complex cryptographic equations to verify transactions and secure the blockchain. In its early years, Litecoin could be mined using standard computer processors, but today, mining is primarily conducted using high-powered machines called ASIC miners. Mining pools also allow participants to combine resources and share block rewards.
Litecoin can be acquired through various digital asset platforms that support cryptocurrency transactions. It can also be stored in compatible wallets for secure transfers and payments.
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The current market cap of Litecoin is ARS 7.68T. A high market cap implies that the asset is highly valued by the market.
The all-time high of Litecoin is ARS 485,100.00. This all-time high is highest price paid for Litecoin since it was launched.
Over the last 24 hours, the trading volume of Litecoin is ARS 354.75B.
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The current circulating supply of Litecoin is 76 million.
Litecoin ranks 11 among tradable assets on Coinbase. Popularity is currently based on relative market cap.
Currently, 98% of Coinbase users are buying Litecoin. In other words, 98% of Coinbase customers have increased their net position in Litecoin over the past 24 hours through trading.
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1 Litecoin (LTC) to Japanese Yen (JPY)
¥12,653.00
1 Litecoin (LTC) to Real (BRL)
R$487.26
1 Litecoin (LTC) to Nigerian Naira (NGN)
NGN 136,850.84
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₩118,794.69
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