How to Buy Litecoin (LTC)

LTC price $68.69 2.41% 24h · exchange data updated 8h ago

Quick answer

The easiest place to buy LTC is a well-rated exchange such as Binance, Coinbase Exchange or Gate. Some let you pay in USD directly; otherwise buy USDT first and trade it for LTC. $325.11M worth of LTC traded across the 59 exchanges we track in the last 24 hours.

Where to buy LTC

Exchange	Trust	Pay with	LTC 24h volume	Spread	Link
Binance	10out of 10, high trust	USDTUSDCBTC	$27.12M	0.01%	Buy LTC on Binance
Coinbase Exchange	10out of 10, high trust	USDEUR	$9.57M	0.02%	Buy LTC on Coinbase Exchange
Gate	10out of 10, high trust	USDT	$7.45M	0.01%	Buy LTC on Gate
OKX	10out of 10, high trust	USDTUSDC	$6.24M	0.01%	Buy LTC on OKX
Kraken	10out of 10, high trust	USDEURUSDT	$6.1M	0.01%	Buy LTC on Kraken
Bitget	10out of 10, high trust	USDT	$1.07M	0.04%	Buy LTC on Bitget
WhiteBIT	9out of 10, high trust	USDTWBTTRY	$15.44M	0.10%	Buy LTC on WhiteBIT
KuCoin	9out of 10, high trust	USDTBTCUSDC	$12.2M	0.01%	Buy LTC on KuCoin

Showing 8 of 59 exchanges: highest trust score first, then by LTC volume. Highlighted currencies are national currencies you can pay with directly. We don't earn from any exchange listed.

How to buy LTC, step by step

Choose an exchange that lists LTC
LTC trades on 59 of the exchanges we track. Among the best-rated of them (trust score 10/10), Binance handles the most LTC: $27.12M changed hands there in the last 24 hours; Coinbase Exchange and Gate are the next options.
Check that the exchange is licensed or allowed to operate where you live — the same exchange can offer different coins in different countries.
Create an account and verify your identity
Centralized exchanges ask for an email, a password and, before you can deposit money, identity verification (KYC) with a photo ID. Turn on two-factor authentication with an authenticator app, not SMS, as soon as the account is open.
Deposit money
You can buy LTC directly with USD, EUR and TRY on Coinbase Exchange, Kraken and WhiteBIT. Deposit by bank transfer (usually cheapest) or card (faster but pricier).
Most LTC volume is against USDT (83%), so on other exchanges you would deposit money, buy USDT first, then trade it for LTC.
Buy LTC
Open the LTC/USD market and enter how much you want to spend. A market order fills immediately at the best available price; a limit order waits until the price reaches the level you set. Spreads on the main LTC markets are tight (around 0.01%), so a market order won't cost much beyond the trading fee.
Decide where to keep it
You can leave LTC on the exchange, which is simplest, or withdraw it to a wallet you control. Before withdrawing, check that your wallet supports LTC on the same network the exchange sends on — funds sent over the wrong network can be lost.

Before you buy

LTC trades 83% below its all-time high. A long drawdown is a reminder that crypto prices can fall a long way and stay there.
Buying crypto can be taxable where you live. Keep a record of what you paid and when.

This guide is general information, not financial advice.

FAQ

Where can I buy Litecoin?

LTC is available on 59 exchanges we track. The highest-rated options are Binance, Coinbase Exchange and Gate.

Can I buy LTC with dollars or euros?

Yes. Among tracked markets, Coinbase Exchange, Kraken and WhiteBIT offer direct USD, EUR and TRY pairs. Elsewhere, buy USDT first and trade it for LTC.

Which exchange has the most LTC trading volume?

Binance, with $27.12M in the last 24 hours (8% of the LTC volume we track).

How much does 1 LTC cost?

1 LTC costs $68.69 right now. You don't need to buy a whole coin — exchanges let you buy a fraction, often with a minimum order of a few dollars.