Litecoin (LTC-USD)
Litecoin is a decentralized digital currency that uses cryptography for security and is not controlled by any government or financial institution. It was created in 2011 as a fork of Bitcoin, with the goal of improving some of the technical features of the original cryptocurrency. Litecoin transactions are recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain, allowing users to verify each transaction's authenticity. Litecoin is often referred to as the "silver to Bitcoin's gold," as it has similar features to Bitcoin but is typically cheaper and faster to use.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Litecoin, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Litecoin had a return of 36.93% year-to-date (YTD) and 42.81% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Litecoin had an annualized return of 42.51%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 11.10%.
LTC-USD
36.93%
14.82%
33.43%
42.81%
20.13%
42.51%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.66%
0.49%
8.64%
26.56%
13.06%
11.10%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of LTC-USD, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -8.30% | 19.76% | 31.58% | -24.42% | 4.71% | -9.56% | -6.76% | -7.31% | 2.71% | 3.57% | 48.35% | 36.93% | |
| 2023 | 34.73% | -0.55% | -4.38% | -1.28% | 2.27% | 19.47% | -14.72% | -30.67% | 3.31% | 4.36% | 0.72% | 4.83% | 4.00% |
| 2022 | -25.24% | 3.52% | 9.05% | -22.27% | -28.86% | -21.58% | 11.67% | -10.10% | -0.85% | 3.16% | 43.96% | -11.73% | -52.25% |
| 2021 | 3.68% | 27.36% | 19.24% | 37.98% | -30.80% | -23.02% | 0.64% | 18.48% | -10.98% | 25.31% | 8.32% | -29.55% | 17.46% |
| 2020 | 62.77% | -13.41% | -32.76% | 18.40% | -1.95% | -9.31% | 40.50% | 5.16% | -24.37% | 20.67% | 57.38% | 42.15% | 200.96% |
| 2019 | 3.71% | 46.28% | 31.72% | 22.50% | 53.64% | 6.66% | -19.03% | -34.65% | -13.19% | 4.98% | -19.24% | -12.77% | 36.26% |
| 2018 | -29.62% | 24.21% | -42.53% | 27.33% | -20.48% | -31.08% | -2.21% | -22.36% | -0.90% | -17.85% | -36.42% | -4.84% | -86.89% |
| 2017 | -5.70% | -7.54% | 76.80% | 135.57% | 61.07% | 59.52% | 6.61% | 65.16% | -22.39% | 1.11% | 58.43% | 162.76% | 5,266.02% |
| 2016 | -12.30% | 12.91% | -5.49% | 12.36% | 27.07% | -9.82% | -4.28% | -5.39% | 1.16% | 3.97% | -2.51% | 11.08% | 24.28% |
| 2015 | -31.09% | -1.75% | -10.22% | -12.87% | 13.70% | 149.64% | 13.56% | -38.76% | 5.90% | 26.40% | -4.81% | -3.90% | 28.00% |
| 2014 | -9.09% | -40.23% | -3.65% | -14.46% | 0.26% | -18.15% | -15.76% | -35.55% | -7.89% | -16.11% | -4.74% | -23.97% | -88.83% |
| 2013 | -0.98% | 0.99% | 1,061.06% | 418.27% | -31.18% | 0.81% | -3.75% | -9.93% | -8.94% | 0.32% | 1,614.52% | -39.84% | 33,999.44% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of LTC-USD is 50, indicating average performance compared to other cryptocurrencies on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Litecoin (LTC-USD) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Litecoin. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Litecoin was 97.41%, occurring on Jan 14, 2015. Recovery took 885 trading sessions.
The current Litecoin drawdown is 74.19%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -97.41% | Dec 5, 2013 | 406 | Jan 14, 2015 | 885 | Jun 17, 2017 | 1291 |
| -93.55% | Dec 19, 2017 | 360 | Dec 13, 2018 | 878 | May 9, 2021 | 1238 |
| -92.36% | Nov 3, 2011 | 208 | May 28, 2012 | 40 | Jul 7, 2012 | 248 |
| -88.79% | May 10, 2021 | 400 | Jun 13, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -67% | Apr 10, 2013 | 2 | Apr 11, 2013 | 221 | Nov 18, 2013 | 223 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Litecoin volatility is 38.13%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.