Current status (from the image): LTC price = $83.57. 24-hour change rate = +0.80% (meaning a slight increase). 2. General analysis: LTC is considered an old and popular currency, and is sometimes called "digital silver" versus "digital gold" (Bitcoin). It is often affected by Bitcoin's movements; if BTC rises sharply, LTC often follows suit. With the approach of any update or positive news about the network, a strong increase is possible.