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Litecoin

Millions choose Kraken to buy Litecoin. Start with just $10.

Buy

Litecoin

Millions choose Kraken to buy Litecoin. Start with just $10.

Buy Litecoin

How to buy Litecoin

Create your free Kraken account

Provide your email address & country of residence.

Connect a funding method

Fund your account with your preferred payment method.

Complete your Litecoin purchase

Buy Litecoin with as little as $10.

In the past 24 hours, Kraken clients bought 70,360 LTC worth $5,200,330.

Why buy Litecoin with Kraken?

Kraken offers a safe and easy way to get started with crypto. Use our flexible payment methods to instantly buy Litecoin with a credit card, debit card, bank transfer, and more.

Buy and sell 200+ cryptocurrencies

Flexible funding options

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Dollar cost average your Litecoin purchases with recurring buys on the Kraken mobile app and get $10 when you refer a friend to Kraken.

About Litecoin

Litecoin is a BTC fork with faster transaction confirmations. Litecoin (LTC) was released in 2011 as a fork of Bitcoin with the primary difference being a decreased block processing time, 2.5 minutes as opposed to Bitcoin's 10 minutes, allowing for faster confirmation of transactions. Litecoin also features improved storage efficiency and a slightly different proof-of-work mining mechanism than Bitcoin.

What can you do with Litecoin?

With Kraken, you can do more with Litecoin. From making your first trade, to collecting NFTs and utilizing our advanced Litecoin pro trading tools, all the Kraken features you need are backed by our world-class security and 24/7 support.

Litecoin rewards

See if you can earn rewards

Trade Litecoin for NFTs

Collect & trade NFTs

Trade Litecoin OTC

High volume Litecoin orders

Trade Litecoin futures

95+ perpetual futures

Litecoin API trading

Automate your trades

Swap Litecoin for other assets

After you buy Litecoin, you can trade it for fiat currencies and other cryptocurrencies. Kraken offers deep liquidity and instant trades on over 200 Litecoin trading pairs.

Litecoin FAQ

Can I buy and sell Litecoin instantly?

Yes, it only takes a few clicks to buy and sell Litecoin after you connect your funding method.

How much does it cost to buy 1 Litecoin?

At the current market rate, it costs $73.91 to purchase one LTC. Kraken makes it easy to buy Litecoin in minutes.

Can I buy Litecoin with a credit card?

Yes, you can buy Litecoin with a Mastercard or Visa credit card on Kraken. We offer several different ways to fund your account with cash or cryptocurrency.

How to trade Litecoin

You can trade Litecoin by first creating a Kraken account. Next, deposit or purchase the amount of LTC to open your position. Once your account is funded, select your desired LTC trading pair and start trading Litecoin.

Can I buy $100 worth of Litecoin?

Yes, Kraken offers a secure and easy to buy $100 worth of Litecoin. At its current price, $100 equals 1.35 LTC.

Is Litecoin safe to buy?

The Litecoin price can change dramatically based on market conditions. While Litecoin is among the most popular cryptocurrencies in the market, you should do your own research on Litecoin before buying.

Learn more about Litecoin

How is Litecoin different from normal cash?
Unlike traditional currencies, Litecoin is not issued or maintained by a centralized government entity. Instead, a decentralized network of computer nodes is responsible for maintaining Litecoin. This decentralization means the holders and users of Litecoin can help to maintain the network.
Where can I buy Litecoin?
Most find that the easiest and most secure way to purchase Litecoin is through a trusted cryptocurrency platform like Kraken. While Litecoin can be purchased using several different methods, Kraken offers the security, support and simplicity people often look for when buying cryptocurrencies like Litecoin.
How do beginners buy Litecoin?
While Kraken makes it easy for anyone to buy Litecoin, beginners should first do their own research (and may consider seeking professional advice) before making decisions about whether or not to buy digital currencies. After learning about Litecoin in the Kraken Learn Center, beginners can use Kraken to buy Litecoin in moments with as little as $10.
Is Litecoin available to buy and sell in my country?
To find out if Kraken offers Litecoin in your region, please check our Support article to see what cryptoassets are available in your country.
Is Litecoin a good investment?
The short answer is, it depends on your own individual circumstances and risk tolerance. For those that see a long term prospect behind decentralization, Litecoin may be a worthwhile purchase.
Can I purchase Litecoin using my local currency?
Kraken supports six different government-issued fiat currencies including:
- US dollars (USD)
- Euros (EUR)
- Canadian dollars (CAD)
- Pounds sterling (GBP)
- Swiss franc (CHF)
- Australian dollar (AUD)
What are the transaction fees for buying Litecoin?
Kraken offers a competitive fee structure based on transaction size, asset, payment method and market conditions. Learn more about Kraken’s fee structure.
What is the minimum amount of Litecoin I can buy?
You can buy as little as $10 worth of Litecoin on Kraken. Kraken also allows you to set up recurring buys so you can continuously accumulate small amounts of Litecoin regularly.
Can I buy Litecoin with a debit card?
Yes, you can buy Litecoin using a debit card on Kraken.
Can I buy Litecoin with other cryptocurrencies?
Yes, Kraken makes it easy to purchase Litecoin using hundreds of other cryptocurrencies. Browse the Litecoin markets available on Kraken to see how much it costs to buy Litecoin with other cryptocurrencies.
How can I keep my Litecoin safe?
While we believe the safest place for your crypto is in your own cold wallet, we strive to be as transparent and secure as possible when you trust us with your Litecoin. When you choose to keep your Litecoin on Kraken, it is secured by our globally-recognized security standards.
Can I set up automatic recurring buy orders for Litecoin?
Yes, Kraken makes it easy to automatically buy Litecoin on a recurring basis. Recurring buys, also known as dollar cost averaging, is a way to continuously increase your asset holdings without needing to manually place an order each time.
Will I owe taxes when buying and selling Litecoin?
Each country handles cryptocurrency taxes differently. It’s recommended you speak with a local professional tax advisor before making any digital asset purchases or reporting your crypto taxes.
Can I transfer Litecoin from Kraken to my crypto wallet?
Yes, the Litecoin you buy on Kraken is yours. Kraken makes it easy to withdraw your Litecoin to any hot wallet or cold wallet that supports Litecoin. Simply enter the external wallet address and your Litecoin will be in your wallet a few moments later.
Is it safe to leave my Litecoin on Kraken?
We take every measure possible to keep the Litecoin you choose to leave on Kraken secure and accessible to you. While we still believe the safest place for your crypto is in your own cryptocurrency wallet, we constantly strive to be as transparent and secure as possible when you trust us with your Litecoin. Learn more about our globally-recognized security standards.
Can I pay for online goods and services using Litecoin?
Yes, as long as the seller is willing to accept Litecoin in return for the goods and services you are purchasing.
What is the current circulating supply of Litecoin?
The current circulating supply of Litecoin is 74,218,066 LTC.

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Buy

Litecoin

Buy

Litecoin

How to buy Litecoin

Create your free Kraken account

Connect a funding method

Complete your Litecoin purchase

Why buy Litecoin with Kraken?

Buy and sell 200+ cryptocurrencies

Flexible funding options

World-class security

About Litecoin

What can you do with Litecoin?

Swap Litecoin for other assets

Litecoin FAQ

Can I buy and sell Litecoin instantly?

How much does it cost to buy 1 Litecoin?

Can I buy Litecoin with a credit card?

How to trade Litecoin

Can I buy $100 worth of Litecoin?

Is Litecoin safe to buy?

Learn more about Litecoin

How is Litecoin different from normal cash?

Where can I buy Litecoin?

How do beginners buy Litecoin?

Is Litecoin available to buy and sell in my country?

Is Litecoin a good investment?

Can I purchase Litecoin using my local currency?

What are the transaction fees for buying Litecoin?

What is the minimum amount of Litecoin I can buy?

Can I buy Litecoin with a debit card?

Can I buy Litecoin with other cryptocurrencies?

How can I keep my Litecoin safe?

Can I set up automatic recurring buy orders for Litecoin?

Will I owe taxes when buying and selling Litecoin?

Can I transfer Litecoin from Kraken to my crypto wallet?

Is it safe to leave my Litecoin on Kraken?

Can I pay for online goods and services using Litecoin?

What is the current circulating supply of Litecoin?

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