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Litecoin is on the incline in the last 7 days
In the past 24 hours, the price of Litecoin has decreased by -11.7%. It's price has dropped by -1.2% in the last 7 days. The current price per LTC is $177.48 AUD.
What is Litecoin (LTC)
Litecoin (LTC) is a cryptocurrency designed to be a fast and low-cost method of payment for goods and services. Litecoin (LTC) utilises blockchain technology to allow for secure payments without the need for a third-party intermediary.
Litecoin was developed based on the Bitcoin (BTC) protocol however, Litecoin can process transactions four times faster at a significantly lower cost. Litecoin has a maximum circulating supply of 84 million coins making it easier to mine than Bitcoin.
Understanding the Litecoin Price Chart
The candlestick chart above presents Litecoin’s current price in Australian dollars (AUD). This chart can be used to track the price of LTC in real-time and view price movements dated back to the asset's initial release in 2013. Price charts can be used by traders to view custom timeframes and daily pricing candles.
Understanding a candlestick chart is a crucial skill used by successful traders when performing crypto technical analysis and developing an investment strategy. Candlestick charts track the daily price movements of an asset and are often used to track patterns in the market.
To learn more, check out our guide to reading candlestick charts on Swyftx learn.