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LTC

LTC to USD Price

$128.84

Litecoin Market Cap

$9.74B

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LTC USD price chart / performance

LTC USD price chart / performance

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Returns

Return (24h)
-3.26%
Return (7D)
-3.10%
Return (1M)
+10.70%
Return (1Y)
+85.67%

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Litecoin (LTC) History and Overview

Litecoin (LTC) History and Overview

Litecoin is one of the first, if not the first, alt-coin (alternative cryptocurrency to Bitcoin), launched on October 13, 2011, and dubbed as “the silver to Bitcoin’s gold”. It is still one of the largest P2P (peer-to-peer) cryptocurrencies based on market capitalization, and it uses blockchain technology to keep track of all transactions in a public, decentralised ledger. 

It is inherently similar to Bitcoin, so it runs on an open-source blockchain and can be mined. They have a few key differences; Litecoin has a much larger supply, and transactions on the network are much faster. It also uses a different hashing algorithm designed to keep mining fair for everyone involved, which has kept it one of the top crypto assets.

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We recommend you do your own research and cryptocurrency analysis. Experienced crypto traders use fundamental and technical analysis to evaluate if Litecoin is a good buy/sell. Fundamental and technical analyses are the two most common types of analysis used in trading traditional assets (e.g. stocks and bonds).

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Blockchain Index
19 Feb, 2025

Litecoin's Breakout – The Road to $200


Litecoin has officially broken out of a symmetrical triangle, signaling a major uptrend! $LTC now targets $194, with $200 as the next key psychological resistance. Analysts predict that this bullish momentum could push Litecoin to $250+ if ETFs get approved. LTC/BTC is showing signs of bottoming out, aligning with historical bull cycles where Litecoin surged by 800% in USD terms. Whales are accumulating, and market sentiment is shifting in favor of $LTC! ETF speculation, network resilience, and market positioning are fueling this rally. A clean break above $200 could open the door for a parabolic move to $800. Litecoin has been underestimated for years, but this cycle could be different.

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Blockchain Index
19 Feb, 2025

LTC ETF: The Next Big Crypto Catalyst? 


Litecoin ETF speculation is heating up, with Grayscale, Canary Capital, and CoinShares all pushing for SEC approval! Bloomberg analysts give $LTC an 90% chance of ETF approval by 2025. This could make Litecoin one of the first altcoins to get an ETF, opening the floodgates for institutional adoption! Litecoin’s fundamentals are stronger than ever, with lower fees, faster transactions, and post-quantum security measures. With Bitcoin ETFs already reshaping the market, analysts believe LTC’s price could explode toward $400-$800 if an ETF gets approved. Litecoin's ETF is advancing faster than $XRP and $DOGE, with Bloomberg ranking it ahead in the regulatory process. Regulators are finally recognizing Litecoin’s longevity and security. If the SEC gives the green light, Litecoin could cement itself as a top-tier digital asset.

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Blockchain Index
19 Feb, 2025

LTC vs. BTC – The Flippening Nobody Saw Coming?


$LTC is showing signs of bottoming out against $BTC, mirroring historical cycles where LTC/USD surged by 800%! Every previous Litecoin bull run started with a recovery in the LTC/BTC pair, which we are now seeing again. The last time this happened in 2017, $LTC exploded from $50 to $400 in months. If history repeats, Litecoin could be heading for triple-digit percentage gains. On-chain data shows whales accumulating, and the RSI is still far from overbought. If Litecoin flips its key resistance levels against $BTC, we could be looking at a massive parabolic move. Bitcoin maxis may have ignored $LTC for too long—this could be its revenge rally. Litecoin’s historical cycles suggest that the real move hasn’t even started yet.

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Blockchain Index
19 Feb, 2025

Litecoin's Whale Accumulation – The Smart Money Bet?


Litecoin whales have accumulated 420M $LTC in 2025 alone! This level of institutional confidence is rare for altcoins outside of Ethereum and Bitcoin. Historically, whale accumulation precedes explosive price action. The last time $LTC whales bought at this level, the price skyrocketed by 800%! The market is still underestimating Litecoin’s potential, but smart money is already positioning. With ETF speculation and fundamentals improving, the supply squeeze is coming. If this trend continues, Litecoin could be one of the biggest winners of this cycle. Retail traders are still hesitant, but institutions are moving fast. When whales take control, they drive the market in ways retail investors can’t.

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Blockchain Index
19 Feb, 2025

Litecoin’s Price Prediction – $200 Incoming, But What’s Next?


$LTC is now eyeing $200, but analysts say it could go much higher. The next resistance level is $165, and a breakout from this range could push Litecoin toward $400. Fibonacci analysis suggests a 30% rally if $LTC confirms an inverted head-and-shoulders pattern. If we combine technical strength with fundamental catalysts like ETF approval, Litecoin could be a prime candidate for a 2025 mega run. Market cycles always favor assets with strong historical performance, and Litecoin checks all the boxes. The psychological barrier of $200 could be a make-or-break moment. If momentum holds, this could be Litecoin’s most explosive run in years.

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Litecoin (LTC) price history shows the highest value of 391.41 USD . We recorded this price on May 10, 2021, but we cannot exclude that a higher price was registered before November 29, 2017.

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