Halving
A four-year halving cycle
Litecoin's mining reward halves every 840,000 blocks, about every four years, slowing the flow of new coins towards its 84 million cap. Traders watch the run-up to each halving, much as they do with bitcoin's.
LTCUSD · Cryptocurrency CFD
Trade LTC/USD
Trade LTC/USD (LTCUSD) as a cryptocurrency CFD on Mega1 or MetaTrader 5. Follow price movements without owning or transferring the underlying Litecoin.
- Maximum leverage
- Up to 50:1*
- Minimum trade
- 0.01 lot
- Contract size
- 1 LTC
*Exposure-based margin bands apply incrementally per symbol. Crypto CFDs are leveraged derivatives; availability depends on account, platform and jurisdiction.
LTC/USD
LTCUSD · Litecoin / US Dollar
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LTC/USD · Crypto CFDs
What is Litecoin, and what does LTCUSD represent?
LTCUSD tracks the value of Litecoin against the US dollar as an XBTFX CFD. A rising quote means Litecoin is gaining value against USD; a falling quote means it is losing value against USD.
- Symbol
- LTCUSD
- Minimum price increment
- 0.00001
- Price precision
- 5 digits
- Profit currency
- USD
- Minimum volume
- 0.01 lot
- Volume step
- 0.01 lot
Bitcoin
Following bitcoin's lead
Litecoin was built from bitcoin's code and usually moves in the same direction, often with bigger swings. Bitcoin's trend, its ETF flows and wider risk appetite set much of the tone for LTC.
Everyday use
A coin built for payments
With a block every 2.5 minutes and low fees, Litecoin has long been used for payments and is widely supported by crypto payment services. How that use holds up against stablecoins and newer networks shapes its long-term demand.
Mining
Miners and merged mining
Litecoin is secured by Scrypt miners, many of whom mine Dogecoin with the same work. Miners sell part of their new coins to cover costs, so mining economics, especially after a halving, affect how much LTC reaches the market.
When Litecoin is most active
Litecoin trades around the clock, and LTC/USD at XBTFX is open every day, weekends included. It usually follows bitcoin's rhythm, with the most volume while US markets are open and the least at weekends. Big moves in bitcoin, at any hour, tend to spill straight into LTC, often amplified.
Litecoin at a glance
- LTC/USD is the price of one litecoin (LTC) in US dollars.
- At XBTFX one lot is 1 LTC, and the minimum trade is 0.01 LTC.
- Litecoin was launched in 2011 by Charlie Lee, a former Google engineer, making it one of the oldest cryptocurrencies still widely traded.
Price history
LTC/USD key statistics
From daily mid-price candles, updated November 10, 2026.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
Performance
- 1 day
- -1.99%
- 1 week
- -7.25%
- 1 month
- -21.28%
- 3 months
- +11.67%
- 52-week high
- 52-week low
- Average daily rangeLast 20 trading days
- 2.69202 USD
Why XBTFX
Why trade LTC/USD with XBTFX
Leverage that fits the trade
Up to 50:1 on LTC/USD, stepping down in published bands as your position grows.
Two account types
Pro and Standard accounts, with every cost for LTC/USD shown on this page before you trade.
Mega1 and MetaTrader 5
Trade in the browser, on desktop or on your phone with Mega1, or use MetaTrader 5.
Crypto or fiat funding
Fund in crypto or fiat, and run your account in US dollars or a crypto base currency such as BTC or USDT.
Two pricing choices
Compare LTCUSD spreads and trading costs.
Raw pricing
Pro
Variable raw spread
- Crypto CFD commission
- 0.05% / side
- Platforms
- Mega1 & MetaTrader 5
All-in spread
Standard
Variable all-in spread
- Crypto CFD commission
- No separate commission
- Platforms
- Mega1 & MetaTrader 5
Pro cryptocurrency CFD commission is 0.05% per side. Spreads are variable and can widen. Swaps may apply at rollover. Pricing, leverage, account and platform availability can vary.
Exposure-based margin
How LTCUSD leverage and margin bands work.
LTC/USD margin is applied incrementally by the total notional exposure in LTCUSD. Crossing a threshold does not reprice the margin already assigned to lower bands; only the additional exposure uses the next rate.
How exposure-based margin worksLTCUSD margin schedulePublished schedule
| Additional notional | Leverage | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| $0–$50K | 50:1 | 2.00% |
| $50K–$250K | 25:1 | 4.00% |
| $250K–$500K | 20:1 | 5.00% |
| $500K–$1M | 13:1 | 8.00% |
| $1M–$2M | 6.7:1 | 15.00% |
| $2M–∞ | 4:1 | 25.00% |
USD notional bands. The live platform specification remains authoritative.
Contract details
LTCUSD contract specifications.
Review volume, carrying-cost and session information before placing a trade. Values below are refreshed from the published XBTFX specification service.
- Contract size
- 1 LTC
- Minimum / maximum volume
- 0.01 lot / 1000 lots
- Volume step
- 0.01 lot
- Quote / profit currency
- USD
- Swap long
- −3,762.7 points
- Swap short
- −3,762.7 points
- Three-day swap
- See platform specification
- Published session
- 00:00–24:00 platform time
Open full LTCUSD specifications
Sessions and swap values may change for holidays, liquidity conditions and scheduled maintenance.
Plan a scenario
Calculate a LTCUSD CFD scenario before you trade.
With a contract size of one LTC per lot, profit or loss is the price change multiplied by the number of lots, before spread, commission, swaps and account-currency conversion.
Minimum price increment 1 lot × 0.00001 = USD 0.00001 Before trading costs Open LTC/USD calculator
Where to trade
Trade LTCUSD your way.
Use Mega1 in the browser, on desktop or mobile, or trade through MetaTrader 5.
Start trading
Understand the pair before opening a position.
How is Litecoin different from bitcoin?
Litecoin started as a modified copy of bitcoin's code. It adds a block every 2.5 minutes instead of 10, uses a different mining algorithm called Scrypt, and caps supply at 84 million coins, four times bitcoin's 21 million. It's often called the silver to bitcoin's gold.
How much do I need to trade Litecoin?
The minimum trade is 0.01 lots, or 0.01 LTC. For example, at a price of about $58.7 that is a position worth about $0.59, so the margin for it at the first-tier leverage of 50:1 is very small. Leverage steps down as your exposure grows, and you need more than the margin in your account to absorb moves against you.
What is the difference between LTC/USD and LTC/BTC?
LTC/USD tracks litecoin's price in dollars, so it moves with the whole crypto market. LTC/BTC tracks litecoin against bitcoin: it rises only when LTC does better than BTC, even if both are falling. XBTFX lists both, along with LTC/ETH.
When is the next Litecoin halving?
Litecoin halves its mining reward every 840,000 blocks. The last halving, in August 2023, cut it from 12.5 to 6.25 LTC, and with a block every 2.5 minutes the next one, at block 3,360,000, is due in 2027.
What is LTCUSD (LTC/USD)?
LTCUSD is an XBTFX cryptocurrency CFD quoted in US dollars. It tracks the price of Litecoin against USD and can be traded long or short without taking custody of the underlying token.
Do I own Litecoin when I trade LTCUSD?
No. LTCUSD is a leveraged CFD, not a purchase of the underlying Litecoin. You receive price exposure but no blockchain asset, wallet withdrawal right, governance right or staking entitlement from the CFD position.
What can move the LTCUSD price?
LTCUSD can respond to activity around Litecoin, crypto-market liquidity, regulation, macroeconomic conditions and shifts in demand for Litecoin. Spreads can widen during volatile or thin markets.
How is LTC/USD leverage applied at XBTFX?
LTC/USD uses published exposure-based margin bands. The schedule is tied to total notional exposure in LTCUSD, not the account balance. When exposure crosses a threshold, only the additional portion uses the next margin rate; lower-band exposure keeps its original rate.
Can I trade LTCUSD with Pro or Standard pricing?
Yes, subject to account and platform availability. Pro uses a variable raw spread plus a 0.05% commission per side for crypto CFDs. Standard has no separate commission line and uses a wider all-in spread.
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Risk warning
CFDs are complex instruments and involve a significant risk of loss due to leverage. Prices are indicative and may differ from executable account prices. Consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford the risk. Risk Disclosure Notice
Ready to trade the LTCUSD crypto CFD?
Open an XBTFX account, choose Pro or Standard pricing, and access LTC/USD on a supported platform. Cryptocurrency CFDs are high-risk leveraged products.
