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Performance
LTC-USD Performance Chart
Litecoin (LTC-USD) is down 42.0% since the beginning of the year. LTC-USD is currently trading at $45 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of LTC-USD shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $345.
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Returns By Period
Litecoin (LTC-USD) has returned -41.97% so far this year and -44.51% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, LTC-USD has achieved an annualized return of 26.40%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
Litecoin
- 1D
- 0.25%
- 1M
- -16.63%
- YTD
- -41.97%
- 6M
- -42.17%
- 1Y
- -44.51%
- 3Y*
- -21.29%
- 5Y*
- -19.19%
- 10Y*
- 26.40%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
LTC-USD Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 4, 2013, LTC-USD's average daily return is +0.26%, while the average monthly return is +12.14%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 0.5 years.
Historically, 46% of months were positive and 54% were negative. The best month was Nov 2013 with a return of +1,266.7%, while the worst month was Dec 2013 at -42.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 17 months.
On a daily basis, LTC-USD closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 23, 2014 with a return of +143.6%, while the worst single day was Apr 22, 2014 at -60.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -22.48% | -8.49% | -0.97% | 2.36% | -5.76% | -14.35% | -41.97% | ||||||
| 2025 | 24.22% | -0.02% | -35.20% | 0.71% | 4.27% | -1.23% | 23.31% | 2.67% | -1.85% | -10.80% | -13.59% | -6.87% | -25.56% |
| 2024 | -8.35% | 19.84% | 31.36% | -24.38% | 4.65% | -9.53% | -6.74% | -7.39% | 2.86% | 3.61% | 48.49% | 0.26% | 41.56% |
| 2023 | 34.30% | -0.35% | -4.49% | -1.57% | 2.56% | 20.17% | -15.09% | -30.77% | 3.26% | 4.46% | 0.77% | 4.85% | 3.88% |
| 2022 | -25.05% | 3.91% | 8.83% | -22.59% | -28.75% | -21.24% | 11.06% | -9.91% | -0.67% | 2.86% | 44.03% | -11.54% | -52.04% |
| 2021 | 4.16% | 27.89% | 18.80% | 37.95% | -30.76% | -23.23% | 0.05% | 18.79% | -10.65% | 25.25% | 8.31% | -29.73% | 17.47% |
Benchmark Metrics
Litecoin has an annualized alpha of 70.27%, beta of 0.99, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 04, 2013.
- This cryptocurrency participated in 146.73% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 120.00% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.02 means this cryptocurrency moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 70.27%
- Beta
- 0.99
- R²
- 0.02
- Upside Capture
- 120.00%
- Downside Capture
- 146.73%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LTC-USD ranks 47 for risk / return — on par with similar cryptocurrencies. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Litecoin (LTC-USD) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| LTC-USD | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.73 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -3.58 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.91 | 1.37 | -0.46 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.65 | 2.78 | -3.44 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.05 | 12.44 | -13.48 |
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.
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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 97.59%, occurring on Jan 14, 2015. Recovery took 902 trading sessions.
The current Litecoin drawdown is 88.53%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2015 bear market2015 | -97.59%Jan 2015 | 1y 1mo | 2y 5mo | 3y 7moNov 2013 - Jul 2017 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -93.64%Dec 2018 | 11mo 29d | 2y 4mo | 3y 4moDec 2017 - May 2021 |
2026 bear market2026 | -89.34%Jun 2026 | 5y 28d | — | 5y 1moMay 2021 - now |
2017 bear market2017 | -49.10%Sep 2017 | 12d | 2mo 14d | 2mo 26dSep 2017 - Nov 2017 |
2013 bear market2013 | -40.00%Nov 2013 | 0s | 1d | 1dNov 2013 - Nov 2013 |
Drawdown Indicators
| LTC-USD | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -97.59% | -56.78% | -40.81% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -68.39% | -9.10% | -59.29% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -69.81% | -18.90% | -50.91% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -85.18% | -25.43% | -59.75% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -93.64% | -33.92% | -59.72% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -88.53% | -1.80% | -86.73% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -75.67% | -10.71% | -64.96% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 42.21% | 2.03% | +40.18% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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