Lighter Price History (LIT)
Current price: $5.05 · 5-year history · Updated: 9/19/2026
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Price Chart (5 Years)
Year-by-Year Performance
| Year | Open | Close | High | Low | Year ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.10 | $4.81 | $4.83 | $0.817417 | +337.27% |
Year-by-Year Analysis
Lighter in 2026
2026 was a year of strong rally for Lighter. Price opened at $1.10 and closed at $4.81 — an annual return of +337.27%. Within the year, prices ranged between $0.817417 and $4.83 — a 491% range.
Lighter in Market Context
Market Position
Lighter (LIT) ranks #72 within the top-100 tier — solid liquidity but elevated volatility versus top-20, with a current market cap of $1.26 B. As a DeFi protocol, Lighter's valuation depends on TVL, fee revenue, and governance-token distribution.
Recent Price Action
Current price $5.05 is at 64% of ATH ($7.86) — typical mid-cycle range with room in both directions. Over the last 7 days, Lighter has gained +15.1%; over 30 days it has rallied a strong +71.2%.
Valuation Signals
The Score of 42.3/100 marks Lighter as "Overvalued" — historical indicators like MVRV and NVT are running ahead of growth metrics. Low dev activity (score 0/100) is a cluster risk — project stagnation elevates long-term delisting risk. The NVT ratio (75/100) shows healthy network activity relative to market cap.
Risk Profile
DeFi-specific risks: smart-contract exploits, regulatory classification as securities, and governance-token concentration from early-stage investors. Weak tokenomics (25/100): elevated dilution risk from token emissions or concentrated insider wallets. High 30-day volatility (+71.2%) elevates short-term risk — adjust position sizing accordingly.
Cycle Insights
- Biggest rally: From ATL ($0.817417) to ATH ($4.83), Lighter gained 491% — typical for bull market tops.
- Current state: Lighter currently trades at 104.6% of its ATH and 518% above its ATL.
- Volatility: Price range between ATH and ATL is 5.9x — crypto-typical high volatility that makes DCA strategies (vs lump-sum) attractive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lighter all-time high?
Lighter's all-time high in our historical data is $4.83 on 9/8/2026. Currently Lighter trades at $5.05 — above the ATH (104.6% of peak). Data covers the past 5 years.
What is the Lighter all-time low?
Lighter's lowest price in the past 5 years was $0.817417 on 3/30/2026. From ATL to today, the price moved 518%.
How has Lighter performed in recent years?
Annual returns: 2026: +337.27%. Across all 1 years in our data: +359.09% total return from first data point.
Where does the historical price data come from?
All price data is sourced from CoinGecko — one of the largest and most reputable crypto data providers. We store daily closing prices for the past 5 years. Data refreshes daily (24h ISR cache).