Buy Litecoin

How and where to buy Litecoin (LTC)

Kraken

Our recommendation

Price for 1 LTC = $73.67

including fees

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Best places to buy Litecoin

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Crypto.com

Regulated exchange
Easy to use
Poor customer support

Price for 1 LTC

$72.67

Our recommendation

Kraken

Regulated exchange
For active traders
High security
Easy to use
Many features
High fees

Price for 1 LTC

$73.67

Bybit

For active traders
No US access
Poor customer support
Not for beginners

Price for 1 LTC

$72.68

Bitget

For active traders
Easy to use
Many features
No US access
Not for beginners

Price for 1 LTC

$72.73

KuCoin

For active traders
No US access
High fees
Poor customer support
Not for beginners

Price for 1 LTC

$73.39

Coinbase

Regulated exchange
High security
Easy to use
Many features
High fees
Poor customer support

Price for 1 LTC

$73.53

Binance

For active traders
Many features
No US access
High fees
Not for beginners

Price for 1 LTC

$73.53

OKX

Regulated exchange
For active traders
Low fees
Easy to use
Many features

Price for 1 LTC

$72.49

including fees

1.0%

Low

Updated on 2026-09-27T12:06:05.282685+00:00,
Source: Exchange APIs

Step-by-step: How to buy Litecoin

Create an account at a crypto exchange

Create an account at Kraken (our recommendation) or Crypto.com (currently offering the lowest LTC price). Sign up with email and password. In most cases, the next step is an identity verification process, so it’s best to have your ID card or passport ready.

Add a payment method

Add your preferred payment method to your account. Depending on the exchange, you can choose between credit card, bank transfer, or instant payment options. Some exchanges also support PayPal or Apple Pay, although these usually come with slightly higher fees.

Select Litecoin (LTC) to buy

Navigate to the buy or trading section and select Litecoin (LTC) from the list of available cryptocurrencies. Alternatively, you can type “Litecoin” into the search bar. Some exchanges also offer different order types, such as market or limit orders.

Enter amount & complete purchase

Enter the amount in dollars you want to use to buy Litecoin and review the transaction details such as fees and exchange rate. Confirm the purchase, and within a few seconds, the purchased coins will be credited to your account.

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When should I buy Litecoin?

Whether it’s a good time to buy Litecoin depends on various factors — and there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. However, here are a few indicators that may currently support or argue against buying LTC. Note: This is not financial advice. Always do your own research.

Negative

Momentum

According to our momentum indicator, now may not be the best time to buy Litecoin (LTC). The Relative Strength Index (RSI) for Litecoin is currently in an overbought zone, which may indicate a potential selling opportunity. The Fear & Greed Index currently shows greed, which may be a warning sign of a possible overvaluation. Over the past 30 days, the price trend of Litecoin has been rising, which could point to a potential buying opportunity.

Current price

$71.68

All-time high

May 09, 2021

$410.26

82.5%

20/30 days

Price trend

Positive

FearGreed

Fear & Greed Index

Greed

BuySell

Relative Strength Index

83.5

Sell

NegativePositive

News sentiment

Negative

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News sentiment

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Buying Litecoin: One-time or dollar-cost averaging (DCA)?

One-time investment

With a one-time investment, you invest your entire planned amount in Litecoin (LTC) all at once and hold your position for the long term. The idea behind this strategy is simple: “Time in the market beats timing the market.” In other words, staying invested as long as possible is often better than trying to find the perfect entry point.

Buy LTC on Kraken

Your profit

+6.0%

+$119.18

Deposited

$2,000

One-time

Price for 1 LTC

$67.65

Portfolio value

$2,119.18

Dollar-cost averaging (DCA)

With dollar-cost averaging, you automatically invest a fixed amount into Litecoin (LTC) each month. This strategy helps you benefit from price fluctuations—sometimes buying cheaper, sometimes more expensive—ultimately averaging out your entry price over time. The key advantage: you don't need to worry about finding the “right time” to invest.

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Your loss

-1.6%

-$31.24

Deposited

$54/month

37 months

Avg. price for 1 LTC

$78.32

Portfolio value

$1,968.76