LTC-USD vs. BTC-USD
Compare and contrast key facts about Litecoin (LTC-USD) and Bitcoin (BTC-USD).
Performance
LTC-USD vs. BTC-USD - Performance Comparison
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LTC-USD vs. BTC-USD - Yearly Performance Comparison
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, LTC-USD achieves a -31.64% return, which is significantly lower than BTC-USD's -23.70% return. Over the past 10 years, LTC-USD has underperformed BTC-USD with an annualized return of 32.06%, while BTC-USD has yielded a comparatively higher 66.03% annualized return.
LTC-USD
- 1D
- -2.55%
- 1M
- -4.27%
- YTD
- -31.64%
- 6M
- -56.16%
- 1Y
- -35.67%
- 3Y*
- -17.37%
- 5Y*
- -23.12%
- 10Y*
- 32.06%
BTC-USD
- 1D
- -1.99%
- 1M
- -2.31%
- YTD
- -23.70%
- 6M
- -44.66%
- 1Y
- -19.07%
- 3Y*
- 33.89%
- 5Y*
- 3.18%
- 10Y*
- 66.03%
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Return for Risk
LTC-USD vs. BTC-USD — Risk / Return Rank
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LTC-USD vs. BTC-USD - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Litecoin (LTC-USD) and Bitcoin (BTC-USD). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| LTC-USD | BTC-USD | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.52 | -0.43 | -0.08 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.40 | -0.36 | -0.03 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.96 | 0.96 | 0.00 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -1.09 | -1.14 | +0.05 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.75 | -2.03 | +0.28 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| LTC-USD | BTC-USD | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | -0.52 | -0.43 | -0.08 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.27 | 0.06 | -0.33 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.31 | 0.97 | -0.66 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.20 | 1.18 | -0.98 |
Correlation
The correlation between LTC-USD and BTC-USD is 0.68, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Drawdowns
LTC-USD vs. BTC-USD - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum LTC-USD drawdown since its inception was -97.59%, which is greater than BTC-USD's maximum drawdown of -85.30%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for LTC-USD and BTC-USD.
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Drawdown Indicators
| LTC-USD | BTC-USD | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -97.59% | -85.30% | -12.29% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -61.27% | -49.65% | -11.62% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -88.81% | -76.67% | -12.14% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -93.64% | -83.80% | -9.84% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -86.49% | -46.47% | -40.02% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -75.49% | -42.00% | -33.49% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 38.17% | 27.75% | +10.42% |
Volatility
LTC-USD vs. BTC-USD - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Litecoin (LTC-USD) is 11.84%, while Bitcoin (BTC-USD) has a volatility of 13.70%. This indicates that LTC-USD experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than BTC-USD based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| LTC-USD | BTC-USD | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 11.84% | 13.70% | -1.86% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 52.15% | 35.96% | +16.19% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 57.55% | 36.69% | +20.86% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 69.99% | 46.91% | +23.08% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 85.70% | 56.71% | +28.99% |