Litecoin (LTC) Latest Crypto Analysis Report – Oct 16, 2026, 2:52 PM UTCLitecoin (LTC) up 2.8% vs yesterday's close, 85% below its record
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 2:52 PM UTCLitecoin (LTC) is +2.56% over 24 hours with a market cap of $4.73 billion (rank #23).
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.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | Infrastructure, Smart Contract Platform, Layer 1 (L1), Proof of Work (PoW) |
| Launch / genesis date | 2011-10-08 |
| Hashing algorithm | Scrypt |
| Block time | 2 min |
| Official website | litecoin.org |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $60.86 |
| 24h change | +2.56% |
| 24h high / low | $61.38 / $59.38 |
| 24h trading volume | $238.03 million |
| Market cap | $4.73 billion |
| Market cap rank | #23 |
| Fully diluted valuation | $4.73 billion |
| Circulating supply | 77,720,505 LTC |
| Total supply | 77,723,173 LTC |
| Max supply | 84,000,000 LTC |
| 7d / 30d / 1y change | -4.77% / +20.22% / -36.76% |
| All-time high | $410.26 on 2021-05-09 (-85.17% from ATH) |
| All-time low | $1.15 on 2015-01-13 (+5197.38% from ATL) |
Daily closes, 2025-10-17 to 2026-10-16: low $40.87, high $110.18.
| Date (UTC) | Close | Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 (live) | $60.86 | +2.76% | $238.03 million |
| 2026-10-15 | $59.22 | -3.14% | $277.48 million |
| 2026-10-14 | $61.15 | +0.27% | $256.82 million |
| 2026-10-13 | $60.98 | -5.60% | $296.10 million |
| 2026-10-12 | $64.60 | +0.98% | $208.86 million |
| 2026-10-11 | $63.97 | +0.84% | $194.78 million |
| 2026-10-10 | $63.44 | +0.52% | $231.69 million |
| 2026-10-09 | $63.11 | -4.46% | $444.53 million |
| 2026-10-08 | $66.06 | -4.23% | $305.25 million |
| 2026-10-07 | $68.97 | -1.60% | $247.54 million |
| 2026-10-06 | $70.09 | -0.81% | $289.77 million |
| 2026-10-05 | $70.66 | +0.58% | $294.91 million |
| 2026-10-04 | $70.26 | +0.57% | $332.71 million |
| 2026-10-03 | $69.86 | +2.60% | $489.12 million |
| 2026-10-02 | $68.09 | +1.34% | $317.17 million |
| 2026-10-01 | $67.19 | +0.57% | $385.49 million |
| 2026-09-30 | $66.81 | -3.47% | $391.28 million |
| 2026-09-29 | $69.21 | -2.90% | $621.99 million |
| 2026-09-28 | $71.27 | -1.77% | $328.44 million |
| 2026-09-27 | $72.55 | +0.03% | $556.86 million |
| 2026-09-26 | $72.53 | +0.83% | $764.87 million |
| 2026-09-25 | $71.93 | +16.25% | $1.74 billion |
| 2026-09-24 | $61.88 | -1.68% | $633.15 million |
| 2026-09-23 | $62.94 | +1.53% | $508.73 million |
| 2026-09-22 | $61.99 | +5.56% | $585.10 million |
| 2026-09-21 | $58.72 | +0.80% | $295.71 million |
| 2026-09-20 | $58.26 | +0.21% | $366.68 million |
| 2026-09-19 | $58.14 | +7.83% | $394.40 million |
| 2026-09-18 | $53.91 | +4.37% | $212.89 million |
| 2026-09-17 | $51.66 | +0.82% | $253.34 million |
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Litecoin is trading at $60.86 as of Oct 16, 2026, 2:52 PM UTC, +2.56% over 24 hours (CoinGecko).
$4.73 billion, ranked #23 by market cap.
$410.26, set on 2021-05-09. It is -85.17% from that level now.
77,720,505 LTC circulating out of a max supply of 84,000,000.
Its genesis date is 2011-10-08.
Information only. Not financial or investment advice and not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any asset. No price predictions. Data: CoinGecko; may be delayed or inaccurate.