About Litecoin

What is the Litecoin price today?

The LTC price is currently $77.69. The price of Litecoin is +6.38% over the last 30 days. You can use the live Litecoin chart to track the LTC/USD price in real time above, or compare the Litecoin value today to its past performance using the Litecoin price history tab at the top of this page.

What is the total supply of LTC?

The circulating supply is 73,966,732.85 LTC, out of a total maximum supply of 84,000,000.00 LTC.

What is the price prediction for Litecoin?

The average Litecoin price prediction values the coin at $150 by the end of 2025. Economic climate, establishment support and acceptance, and the crypto market can all impact the price. Litecoin’s close correlation to Bitcoin will also affect the way its price moves in the future.

It’s best to take predictions with a grain of salt but you can use expert estimates to help you understand the weight of opinion about a coin.

What is Litecoin?

Litecoin is a cryptocurrency just like Bitcoin and it’s one of the leading cryptocurrencies by market cap. Formed in 2011, Litecoin was created by Charlie Lee, an alumni of Google and Coinbase. It was created out of a fork from Bitcoin: where a fork comes from copying the original code and then altering it to create something new.

Despite being so similar, it improves on the original Bitcoin in several ways. The most notable are faster transaction speeds and new, innovative features that see it act like a test centre for ideas that could improve Bitcoin.

How does Litecoin work?

Litecoin uses a blockchain, or public ledger, in place of a bank. Every time a transaction is made, it’s added as the next block on the blockchain, which then cannot be changed. This creates an irrefutable proof of ownership for every coin, so spending money you don’t have is impossible.

Generally, this is the same process as Bitcoin. The differences between them are minor and technical, things like the fact that Litecoin can perform more transactions per second and there is a greater total supply of coins.

The other main difference is that Litecoin tends to be more open to development. This has led to features like a ‘lightning network’, allowing for near-instant transactions, which may also improve Bitcoin.

How is the Litecoin network secured?

Litecoin is secured similarly to Bitcoin, although it has a different algorithm. Litecoin uses Scrypt, while Bitcoin uses SHA-256. The algorithm encrypts transaction information inside each block. Once a transaction has been verified, it is linked to the previous block, creating a blockchain. The blockchain is a public ledger of all transactions on the Litecoin network.

Transactions are verified through mining, the process of solving complex equations. For solving the equation, miners are rewarded with Litecoin. In the early days, it was possible for almost anyone with basic knowledge and hardware to mine, however mining is predominantly under the control of large technology companies using massive amounts of computer power.

What is Litecoin used for?

Litecoin is a digital currency and, as a result, can be used as money to buy or sell goods. Although, for many people, it’s an asset to speculate on. It’s often referred to as Bitcoins younger brother and with the price of BTC being considerably higher, Litcoin offers a less expensive option. As with much of the cryptocurrency market, volatility is a driver in fluctuating prices, meaning Litecoin trading is a popular use for the coin.

Why does LTC have value?

Litecoins close relation to Bitcoin and its limited supply gives it some value. It’s also regularly used by developers to test new functions before moving to the Bitcoin ecosystem. Litecoin is also a leading altcoin and many crypto investors watch its price closely, as when it takes off, it indicates the wider market is about to gain. There are 84 million Litecoins, compared to 21 million Bitcoins, however generating a block on LTC takes just two and a half minutes, as opposed to the ten it takes on BTC, making it a much faster option.

Who created Litecoin?

Litecoin was created in 2011 by Charlie Lee, a former Google engineer. He used Bitcoins code to develop Litecoin, although he made a few changes he had identified, including faster transaction speeds. Lee remains involved with Litecoin as the foundation’s managing director. In 2017, during a crypto bull run, Lee sold all of his Litecoin, with many investors viewing the move as a lack of confidence in the long-term prospects of the platform.

Where can I buy Litecoin?

You can buy Litecoin on a crypto exchange. An exchange is a marketplace that allows you to sign up, deposit your money, and buy some crypto, just as you would with a stock platform.

Most cryptocurrency brokers allow you to keep the coins you buy in your account. However, you may want to sign up for a dedicated crypto wallet for some extra security.

Are there any other ways to invest in Litecoin?

The simplest way to invest in Litecoin is to buy it outright. However, another option is to simply open a crypto account. Crypto accounts are like regular bank accounts and allow you to store a variety of currencies, send and receive payments, earn interest on savings, and spend freely with a credit card.

You can also invest in crypto more generally through a crypto ETF or a crypto fund. These are financial instruments that give you exposure to a group of leading cryptocurrencies, more suited to high net worth individuals.

Are there any Litecoin alternatives?

Litecoin is generally seen as a Bitcoin alternative; however, many other cryptocurrencies have attempted to imitate it and there are several alternatives on the market. Below are three Litecoin alternatives you can find more information on.

• Bitcoin. Bitcoin is the original and is considered Litecoin’s ‘big brother.’
• Monero. Monero focuses on privacy and can be used as a means of payment.
• Bitcoin Cash. Bitcoin Cash offers faster transaction times similar to Litecoin.

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