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Litecoin (LTC) price and plain-language guide

$52.97 -1.49% today · Updated Nov 4, 2026

Litecoin (LTC) coin

Down 36.6% over 1 year

Litecoin, created in 2011, is often referred to as the silver to Bitcoin's gold. Litecoin costs $52.97 today, down 1.49% in the last 24 hours. You don't need to buy a whole coin, and on Rumos your LTC is held by BitGo, a regulated custodian.

Market cap
$3.66B
Price × coins in circulation
24h volume
$148.15M
Traded in the last 24 hours
24h high / low
$55.30 / $52.99
Today's range
All-time high
$379.84
May 2021
In circulation
69.1M
LTC

In plain English

What is Litecoin?

Litecoin, created in 2011, is often referred to as the silver to Bitcoin's gold. It offers faster transaction times and uses a different hashing algorithm, called Scrypt. Unlike Bitcoin, which is primarily seen as a store of value, Litecoin is optimized for smaller, everyday transactions, making it an excellent choice for transactions and general purchases. Litecoin's adoption and utility in day-to-day transactions have secured its position as one of the top cryptocurrencies in the market. This widespread acceptance underscores its stability and potential as a convenient payment method.
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What people use Litecoin for

  • Hold itMany people keep it for the long term.
  • Cash outSell it and withdraw to your bank.
  • Swap itTrade it for other coins in the app.
  • Buy regularlySet up a recurring buy in a couple of taps.

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What is DCA?

Start small, and keep it steady.

What is DCA, and how would it have worked for Litecoin?

DCA stands for dollar-cost averaging. You buy a fixed amount at regular times, like $25 every week, whatever the price is. When the price is low the same money buys more, and when it's high it buys less, so you don't have to guess the right moment.

  • Why people use itIt takes out the guesswork, and small regular amounts are easier to keep up.
  • What it can't doIt doesn't guarantee a profit. If the price keeps falling, you can still lose money.
  • Set it and let it runA recurring buy in the app repeats on its own. Check in now and then, and change the amount if your plans change.

A quick example

$100 a month for 3 months, with made-up prices

MonthYou put inPriceYou get (BTC)
January$100$50,0000.00200
February$100$40,0000.00250
March$100$60,0000.00167
Total$3000.00617

Same $100 each month: the lower the price, the more LTC you get.

Your average price: $48,649

That's lower than the $50,000 average of the three prices, because the same $100 bought more when the price was low.

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How to buy

How to buy Litecoin in the US

  1. Download the Rumos app

    Create your free account and complete a one-time identity check. We guide you through it.

  2. Add dollars

    Top up by bank transfer or card. New accounts get 0% trading fees for the first 30 days.

  3. Buy Litecoin

    You don't need to buy a whole LTC. You'll see the exact amount and price before you confirm.

  4. Hold it or set a recurring buy

    Your LTC is held by BitGo, a regulated custodian. Prefer to invest a little at a time? Set up a recurring buy in a couple of taps.

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Real questions

Common questions about Litecoin

What is the price of Litecoin today?

On Nov 4, 2026, Litecoin costs about $52.97, down 1.49% over the last 24 hours. Prices change all the time; the app always shows the live price before you buy.

How many LTC are there?

About 69.1M LTC are in circulation today.

How do I buy Litecoin in the US?

In short: Download the Rumos app; Add dollars; Buy Litecoin; Hold it or set a recurring buy. You can start with a small amount, and the app explains each step.

Is Litecoin safe?

The risk people usually mean is price: LTC can move sharply in a single day. How Litecoin is run also matters, so read what it is above. Only put in what you'd be comfortable losing while you learn.

Is Litecoin a good investment for beginners?

No one can promise that — LTC's price can rise or fall sharply, and past performance is never a guarantee. What you can control is how you invest: many beginners buy a small amount on a regular schedule (called dollar-cost averaging) instead of trying to time the market, and only invest what they can afford to lose. Treat Litecoin as a long-term way to learn, not a get-rich-quick bet.

Can I buy a small amount?

Yes. You don't need to buy a whole LTC. Coins are divisible to many decimal places, so you can buy a small part of one.

Where is my LTC stored?

When you buy through Rumos, your LTC is kept with our regulated custody partner BitGo, in segregated accounts. You manage it in the Rumos app.

What can I actually do with it?

Hold it, swap it for other coins in the app, or set up a weekly recurring buy. Sending to an outside wallet isn't available yet.

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Crypto prices can go down as well as up. Only use money you can afford to lose. This is not investment advice.