Swap Bitcoin (BTC) for Litecoin (LTC)

The calculator does the maths at the live rate, the page lists the limits and the timing. Your rate is locked the moment the order is created.

Rate as of Sep 17, 2026 14:03

Orders from
0.00129399 BTC ≈ $98.92
Payout network
Litecoin
24 hours
−2.8%
You get 1,457.81 LTC
Start the order
Rate
1 BTC = 1,457.81 LTC
From
0.00129399 BTC
Up to
131 BTC

The figure is indicative; the exact amount is locked in the order.

Today BTC goes for 1,457.81 LTC, and LTC goes for 0.00068596 BTC. Market over 24 hours: BTC against LTC minus 2.8%. The week added minus 2.04%.

The weekly corridor ran from 1,408.43 to 1,502.29 LTC, a spread of 6.66%. A single order takes 0.00129399 to 131 BTC. In dollars that is roughly $98.92.

By market cap Bitcoin sits 1th ($1.54 T) and Litecoin 26th ($4.1 B). Daily moves of BTC and LTC over 90 days line up at 0.72 (they travel together).

Who takes the BTC → LTC route

  • Fast paymentsA block in Litecoin closes in about 2.5 min, which is why Litecoin is used for moving money rather than holding it.
  • Different basketsDaily moves of BTC and LTC over 90 days line up at 0.72 (they travel together) — the looser the link, the less a portfolio depends on one coin.
  • A road both waysThe LTC → BTC direction is open too, so going back into BTC takes the same route.

BTC → LTC rate and amounts

1 BTC = 1,457.81 LTC
1 LTC = 0.00068596 BTC

Send BTC — receive LTC

BTCLTC≈ USD
0.0022.9156$152.90
0.0114.5781$764.49
0.0229.1562$1,528.98
0.1145.7811$7,644.90
0.2291.5622$15,289.80
11,457.81$76,449.00

Need LTC — send this much BTC

LTCBTC≈ USD
20.00137192$104.88
100.0068596$524.41
200.0137192$1,048.82
1000.068596$5,244.10
2000.137192$10,488.19
1,0000.68596$52,440.96

How the BTC → LTC order runs

  1. Work out the amount in the calculator: orders start at 0.00129399 BTC.
  2. Enter a LTC address in Litecoin and a way to reach you.
  3. Send BTC in Bitcoin for exactly the amount stated in the order.
  4. Once the network confirms your transfer, Litecoin leaves for your address. The order page tracks every step.

Swap BTC for LTC

Check this before sending BTC

  • The address network is Litecoin. Sending through another network usually means losing the transfer.
  • The transfer must not be smaller than 0.00129399 BTC.
  • Copy the address whole, then compare the first and last characters after pasting.
  • Coins go through an AML check: a flagged transfer can be held until the check is finished.

Where the BTC to LTC rate has been

high 1,502.29 LTClow 1,408.43 LTC
Sep 10, 2026 14:06Sep 17, 2026 14:06
high 1,621.78 LTClow 1,428.82 LTC
Aug 18, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 1,621.78 LTClow 1,367.13 LTC
Jun 19, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 1,621.78 LTClow 939.2884 LTC
Sep 18, 2025 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
24 hours
−2.8%
Week
−2.04%
Weekly high
1,502.29 LTC
Weekly low
1,408.43 LTC
Spread
6.66%

Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 17, 2026 11:54; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from

How far BTC/LTC travelled, by period

PeriodHighLowMiddleNet move
24 hours1,502.291,459.661,482.55−2.8%
Week1,502.291,408.431,457.49−2.04%
Month1,621.781,428.821,508.76+1.17%
Quarter1,621.781,367.131,449.27+2.03%

Figures are in LTC per unit sent, from market data.

Daily BTC → LTC rate

DayCloseAgainst the day before
Sep 17, 20261,465.26 LTC−0.69%
Sep 16, 20261,475.38 LTC+0.28%
Sep 15, 20261,471.32 LTC+2.97%
Sep 14, 20261,428.82 LTC−0.77%
Sep 13, 20261,439.95 LTC−0.63%
Sep 12, 20261,449.13 LTC−1.36%
Sep 11, 20261,469.17 LTC−0.18%

The numbers on BTC and LTC

Bitcoin BTC
Price
$76,449.00
24 hours
+1.24%
Week
−2.6%
Market cap
$1.54 T
24-hour turnover
$29.57 B
Rank by cap
#1
In circulation
20.09 M BTC
Record price
$126,080.00
Litecoin LTC
Price
$52.82
24 hours
+4.16%
Week
−0.3%
Market cap
$4.1 B
24-hour turnover
$263.89 M
Rank by cap
#26
In circulation
77.62 M LTC
Record price
$410.26

Source: CoinGecko, Sep 17, 2026 11:54.

Bitcoin against Litecoin

Bitcoin (BTC)Litecoin (LTC)
TickerBTCLTC
Typecoin of its own networkcoin of its own network
Launched20092011
Built bySatoshi NakamotoCharlie Lee
ConsensusProof of Work (SHA-256)Proof of Work (Scrypt)
Block~10 min~2.5 min
Supply cap21 M BTC84 M LTC
Privacytransfers are publictransfers are public
In circulation20.09 M BTC77.62 M LTC
Market cap$1.54 T$4.1 B
Rank by cap#1#26

Daily moves of BTC and LTC over 90 days line up at 0.72 — they travel together.

Common questions: BTC → LTC

What rate does BTC to LTC run at?
As of Sep 17, 2026 14:03 it is 1 BTC = 1,457.81 LTC. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $77,001.56.
What amounts does BTC → LTC accept?
From 0.00129399 to 131 BTC per order. The lower limit is roughly $98.92.
Where does the 0.00129399 BTC floor come from?
Network fees and order handling eat a small transfer alive — below 0.00129399 BTC the swap stops making sense for either side.
What else is taken on top of the rate?
The payout is already calculated at the rate in the calculator. On top of it you only pay the network fee for sending BTC, and that one goes to the blockchain, not to us.
How long does BTC to LTC take?
The clock starts with confirmations: the order goes into work once Bitcoin confirms your transfer. After that it comes down to how busy the network is. A block in Bitcoin closes in about 10 min.
Which network will LTC arrive in?
Litecoin leaves in its own Litecoin network — a plain LTC address is all you need.
What if the rate moves while I am paying?
The rate is pinned to the order and does not move while the order is alive. It can be recalculated if the payment arrives late or for a different amount — so send the exact sum, and send it promptly.
What did the BTC to LTC rate do this month?
The month came in at plus 1.17%. Low 1,428.82, high 1,621.78, middle 1,508.76 LTC per BTC.
Can I go back, LTC to BTC?
Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 LTC = 0.000693561 BTC. The link sits right under the calculator.

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