LTC/USDT
Litecoin profile
CoinGecko · verified dataLast synced 2026-06-29 05:01 UTC UTC
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 appro…
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Price analysis
Rule engine · not financial advice- Mild gain +24h (+1.68%)
- Mid-range within 24h band (71% of range)
- Tight spread (0.023%) — good liquidity
- 4 CEX sources — consensus is reliable
- Far below ATH (-89.5%) — recovery or dead-cat bounce
- Daily trend down (5D MA below prior -5.3%)
Exchange prices
| Exchange | Price | 24h % | Volume | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binance | 42.9600 | +1.68% | 349,045.24 | 2026-07-02 08:58 UTC |
| OKX | 42.9600 | +1.68% | 105,071.27 | 2026-07-02 08:58 UTC |
| Bybit | 42.9600 | +1.70% | 117,465.24 | 2026-07-02 08:58 UTC |
| Bitget | 42.9500 | +1.66% | 2,301,593.49 | 2026-07-02 08:58 UTC |
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