How to buy Litecoin in United States (US)

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    What you’ll learn about Litecoin

  • Where and how you can buy Litecoin.

    We’ve included detailed instructions to make it easier for you to buy Litecoin.

  • Some market stats about Litecoin in United States.

    This includes price analysis of Litecoin and other research opportunities you may be interested in.

  • Other crypto similar to Litecoin.

    And how to buy other crypto assets in United States.

Price of Litecoin (24H)

$80.80

-5.83%

Introduction

When it comes to buying crypto like Litecoin, there are a lot of factors that come into play, such as location and protocol. Fortunately in United States, you can buy Litecoin on Coinbase’s centralized exchange. Coinbase is the most trusted place for people and businesses to buy, sell, and manage Litecoin. It’s quick and easy. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to buy Litecoin.

Step-by-step

  1. 1

    Create a Coinbase account

    Download the Coinbase app and start the sign up process. You will need a valid ID and may be asked for proof of address in order to transact, so be sure to have those ready. Verifying your ID may take longer than a few minutes, depending on where you live.

  1. 2

    Add a payment method

    Tap on the payment method box and connect a payment method. You can use a bank account, debit card or initiate a wire.

  1. 3

    Start a trade

    On Coinbase.com, select Buy & Sell. On the Coinbase mobile app, tap the ( + ) Buy on the Home tab.

  1. 4

    Select Litecoin from list of assets

    On Coinbase.com, click the Buy panel to search and select Litecoin. On the Coinbase mobile app, search for Litecoin by typing “Litecoin” into the search bar. When you see Litecoin appear in the results, tap it to open up the purchase screen.

  1. 5

    Enter the amount you want to buy

    Use the number pad to input the amount you want to spend in your local currency. The app will automatically convert that into a Litecoin amount. You can tap the arrow buttons to the right of the amount of money you want to spend to switch the number to the equivalent amount of Litecoin

  1. 6

    Finalize your purchase of Litecoin

    Tap “Preview buy” when ready. You’ll be shown the details of your purchase. Make sure everything looks good and then confirm your purchase by clicking “Buy now”.

  1. 7

    Done

    Once the order processes, you’ll be taken to the confirmation screen. That’s it, you’ve bought Litecoin.

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Research

Litecoin is on the decline this week.

The current price is $80.80 per LTC with a 24-hour trading volume of $772.47M. The price of Litecoin has decreased by 0.64% in the last hour and decreased by 5.83% in the past 24 hours. Litecoin’s price has also fallen by 17.39% in the past week. Currently, Litecoin is valued at 80.76% below its all time high of $420.00. This all-time high was the highest price paid for Litecoin since its launch. The current circulating supply of Litecoin is 74,326,149.858 LTC which means that Litecoin has as total market cap of 74,326,149.858.

Among assets tradeable on Coinbase’s centralized exchange, Litecoin is ranked #13.

Market cap

$6.0B

Volume (24h)

$772.5M

Circulating supply

74.3M LTC

Trending assets

Assets with the biggest change in unique page views on coinbase.com over the past 24 hours.

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FAQ

Can I buy Litecoin on Coinbase?

Yes, Litecoin is currently available to buy on Coinbase's centralized exchange.

How much does it cost to buy Litecoin?

Right now, it costs about $80.80 to buy of 1 Litecoin.

Can I buy Litecoin with cash?

You can buy Litecoin on Coinbase with an approved payment method, including a bank account, a debit card, or you can initiate a wire transfer.

How to buy Litecoin using PayPal?

Currently, only US customers are able to buy Litecoin or add US dollars using PayPal. All other customers are only able to use PayPal to cash out or sell, and transaction availability depends on region.

How to buy Litecoin with a gift card?

You can use a digital gift card purchased from online merchants to redeem on Coinbase accounts for the purchase of Litecoin. Gift cards are currently only available in the U.S. at this time (redemption excluded in Hawaii). For more information on how to use and redeem gift cards, check out our help center.

How much is the fee to buy Litecoin?

Coinbase may charge a fee to buy Litecoin. Fees are calculated at the time you place your order and may be determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to your location, the selected payment, the size of the order, and market conditions such as volatility and liquidity. Fees for buying Litecoin will be listed in the trade preview screen before you submit your transaction and may differ for similar transactions.

How to buy Litecoin with credit card?

There are several payment methods you can use to buy Litecoin. A full list of payment methods and best use cases can be found in our help center. At this time, credit cards cannot be used to purchase Litecoin.

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