What are Litecoin and LTC?
Litecoin is a peer-to-peer digital currency. Its ticker is LTC.
Litecoin was built for fast, low-cost payments. Transactions are managed collectively by the network rather than a central authority. Litecoin was launched in 2011 by Charlie Lee, which gives helpful context for the asset’s origins.
How to buy Litecoin in the US
In the Crypto.com App, the basic flow is:
- Create an account and complete any required identity verification.
- Add funds using an available payment method.
- Tap 'Buy' and search for Litecoin.
- Enter the US dollar (USD) amount you want to spend.
- Review the order details and tap 'Confirm' if you want to proceed.
Trading is subject to account verification and eligibility.
Can you buy less than one Litecoin?
Yes. You don’t need to buy a full Litecoin. In the US, fractional purchases are available from US$1.
That means the order can be based on the amount you want to spend, not a whole-coin amount.
How can US buyers fund a Litecoin purchase?
For US-based users, USD is the primary fiat currency accepted. You can fund a Litecoin purchase with methods shown in the App, such as your USD Fiat Wallet, a linked debit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
You can also deposit USD by ACH or wire transfer to your Fiat Wallet. Depositing USD directly by local bank transfer can help avoid foreign exchange fees when buying Litecoin at the market price.
