$LTC $LTC is the ticker symbol for Litecoin, a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency created by Charlie Lee in 2011. It is based on the Bitcoin protocol but with faster block generation times and a different hashing algorithm (Scrypt). Litecoin is designed to provide faster transaction confirmation times and is often used for small transactions and daily payments. $LTC has maintained a high market capitalization and liquidity in the cryptocurrency market and is considered "digital silver" on par with Bitcoin's "digital gold". Investors and traders pay attention to the price dynamics of $LTC to capture market trends and investment opportunities.