Litecoin Price History (LTC)
Current price: $45.21 · 5-year history · Updated: 7/31/2026
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Price Chart (5 Years)
Year-by-Year Performance
| Year | Open | Close | High | Low | Year ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $55.70 | $45.66 | $59.89 | $40.92 | -18.03% |
Year-by-Year Analysis
Litecoin in 2026
2026 was a year of drawdown for Litecoin. Price opened at $55.70 and closed at $45.66 — an annual return of -18.03%. Within the year, prices ranged between $40.92 and $59.89 — a 46% range.
Litecoin in Market Context
Market Position
Litecoin (LTC) sits at rank #27, an established mid-cap in the upper quintile, with a current market cap of $3.50 B. As a Layer-1 blockchain, Litecoin competes with other base-layer networks for developer adoption, liquidity, and institutional capital.
Recent Price Action
At $45.21 (only 11% of the ATH of $410.26), Litecoin is in a deep correction — drawdowns of this magnitude have historically offered attractive re-entry zones depending on fundamentals. Over the last 7 days, Litecoin has moved sideways at −3.3%; over 30 days it has gained +8.3%.
Valuation Signals
A Value Score of 66.9/100 places Litecoin in the "Undervalued" zone, indicating a discount versus realized market cap and network activity. MVRV at 85/100 suggests a favorable valuation relative to realized cap. The NVT ratio (75/100) shows healthy network activity relative to market cap.
Risk Profile
Layer-1-specific risks: network adoption must scale or valuation stagnates. Validator concentration and consensus security are primary technical risks. Strong tokenomics (85/100): bounded emission, decentralized distribution, and no activation cliffs on the horizon.
Cycle Insights
- Biggest rally: From ATL ($40.92) to ATH ($59.89), Litecoin gained 46% — typical for bull market tops.
- Current state: Litecoin currently trades at 75.5% of its ATH and 10% above its ATL.
- Volatility: Price range between ATH and ATL is 1.5x — crypto-typical high volatility that makes DCA strategies (vs lump-sum) attractive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Litecoin all-time high?
Litecoin's all-time high in our historical data is $59.89 on 5/10/2026. Currently Litecoin trades at $45.21 — below the ATH (75.5% of peak). Data covers the past 5 years.
What is the Litecoin all-time low?
Litecoin's lowest price in the past 5 years was $40.92 on 6/24/2026. From ATL to today, the price moved 10%.
How has Litecoin performed in recent years?
Annual returns: 2026: -18.03%. Across all 1 years in our data: -18.83% 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).