LTC to BTC

The LTC/BTC exchange rate explained

The page you are reading brings together the price relationship between Litecoin (LTC) and Bitcoin (BTC) and compares it with the cost of an actual conversion at a range of providers. On October 30, 2026, one LTC is worth 0.00071688 BTC, while a single BTC equals 1,394.94 LTC.

The figure at the top is the mid-market rate, sometimes called the interbank rate. It sits exactly halfway between the price at which large banks buy LTC and the price at which they sell it. Treat it as a neutral benchmark: nobody earns anything on it directly, and that is why you rarely get it as a private customer.

What ends up on the BTC side depends on two separate costs: the margin a provider adds to that rate and the fee you see on the order screen. Below the converter and chart we explain how those costs work, look at what a conversion costs in practice and list practical steps to keep more of your money when you swap Litecoin for Bitcoin.

Example: converting 20.0000 LTC

Consider a transfer of 20.0000 LTC. Converted at the pure mid-market rate (0.00071688), that marks the theoretical maximum of what any provider could deliver in BTC. In reality every provider keeps something, since the margin and fees are taken out along the way.

Looking at all 20 providers we track, Crypto.com came out cheapest for this amount, with 0.0143 BTC after all costs. Whatever is missing compared with the mid-market amount shows the true cost, fees and margin combined.

Note that rankings shift with the amount you send. Fixed fees weigh heavily on small sums, while the margin in the rate becomes the bigger cost on larger transfers. Run your own figure through the converter for a ranking that fits your situation.

The LTC/BTC rate over twelve months

Over the past twelve months, the price of LTC in BTC shows a change of -20.06%. During that year the top of the range was 0.00106464 BTC for one LTC, while the low point came in at 0.00061661. The current 0.00071688 can be measured against those two levels.

The distance between the high and the low is a useful reminder of how far the rate can travel. For a bigger amount, the moment of conversion matters in actual money, even when the fee stays the same.

Exchange rates respond to news, economic data and supply and demand on the market. These figures describe the past and say nothing about what comes next. If you are waiting for a particular level, it is more practical to set an alert than to guess.

Converting LTC to BTC as a crypto pair

With crypto, the price you pay depends heavily on where you trade. On a trading platform, you deal with a spread between the highest bid and the lowest ask, plus a trading fee. Easy buy buttons in apps usually quote a single price which hides a wider spread.

If you withdraw coins to a wallet, there is a separate network charge. That fee does not depend on the amount, so it weighs more on small transactions. Double-check the network before you send: a mismatch can mean the funds never arrive.

Crypto prices can move sharply within minutes. A displayed price may be fixed only for a few seconds, and big orders can fill at a worse price than shown. Use the rate here as a guide, not as a binding quote.

Custody is another point to consider. Coins kept on an exchange are held by that exchange, whereas a personal wallet puts the responsibility, and the risk of losing access, on you. Look for registration with a financial supervisor before you deposit.

How to get a better LTC to BTC rate

Look at the final amount, not just the fee. A small fee on its own says little if the rate is poor. The number that matters is how much BTC arrives for your LTC, which combines the markup and the fee.

When you pay by card abroad, you may be asked whether to pay in LTC or in the local currency. The trade name for this is dynamic currency conversion. The rate used is usually poor. Choose the local currency and let your own card provider do the conversion.

Watch the timing as well. Some providers widen their margin at weekends, when currency markets are closed. When there is no deadline, a rate alert or limit order lets you convert automatically once LTC/BTC reaches a level you choose. It saves you from checking the rate every day, but there is no guarantee the rate will get there.

The payment method matters as well. Card payments often cost more than a bank transfer, while funding by bank transfer tends to keep costs down. Combining several small payments into one larger transfer reduces what you pay in flat fees.

Why we compare total cost

Every calculation begins with the mid-market rate of 0.00071688. Each provider’s published fee and markup are applied on top, to calculate what actually arrives in BTC. We do this for 20 providers, so you can see the differences at a glance.

The figures refresh every half hour, with October 30, 2026 as the reference date. Providers confirm their own price at checkout, since markets keep moving, especially when markets are busy.

No bank, app or exchange owns GoldexPay. Some links on this page are affiliate links, which help pay for the site. That never changes the ranking: providers are sorted purely by how much BTC the recipient gets.

How providers price LTC to BTC

Most providers do not convert at the mid-market rate itself. Instead they quote a slightly worse rate and pocket the gap. This is known as the exchange rate margin. With a 2% markup, for instance, you lose roughly 2 LTC on every 100 LTC, without it ever appearing as a fee.

Next to that markup, most banks charge an explicit fee. That can be a fixed amount per transfer, a share of what you send or a mix of both. For transfers sent through the banking network other banks along the route may take their own cut, so the recipient gets less than you expected.

Be wary of offers that say "no fees" or "0% commission". The cost often sits in the rate instead. The only fair way to compare is how much BTC the recipient ends up with for an identical LTC amount, and that is the figure our table ranks on.

Sending a larger amount from LTC to BTC

Make sure the provider is licensed. Look for authorisation from the FCA in the UK or the financial regulator in your own country. Regulation includes rules on keeping your money apart from the company’s own.

Double-check the recipient details before you confirm. Mistakes are rarely fixed quickly with transfers abroad. Watch out for pressure, urgency or a last-minute change of account details. Call to confirm, using contact details you already had.

Big sums usually trigger extra verification. Providers may ask for proof of where the money comes from, like a statement or a sales contract. Some services offer better rates or a personal contact for larger transfers. A rate lock, where offered, removes uncertainty while the money is on its way.