Litecoin (LTC) · 24HourCrypto

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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.

Rank#23

Market Cap$4.72B

FDV$4.72B

Volume$249.79M

Vol / Mkt Cap0.0530

Circulating77.74M

Total Supply77.74M

Max Supply84.00M

ATH$410.26

ATH %-85.22%

Start date2011-10-08

1h+0.41%

7d-1.88%

30d+4.00%

Momentum40

Risk20

Sentiment up54.6%

Watchlists373,950

Litecoin: 30 Day Recap

30D Recap

Over the last 30 days, Litecoin is up 4.0%. On a relative basis, it is beating BTC (up 1.8%). Trading interest looks quiet on a volume/mcap basis. Still 85.2% below its all-time high.

Litecoin (LTC) trades near $60.65, up 1.45% over the last 24 hours, market-cap rank #23, 24h volume/mcap ratio 0.0530.

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