If you had invested $1,000 in Litecoin in 2018
Historical simulation: one-time purchase of Litecoin (LTC) on Jan 1, 2018 at $269, valued at the latest weekly close (Sep 28, 2026, $67.33).
$1,000 bought 3.717334 LTC. Over 8.7 years the position reached a high of $1,442 (May 3, 2021) and a low of $94.31 (Dec 3, 2018), with a worst peak-to-trough decline of -90.6%. Spreading purchases as $100 per month over the same period instead would have turned $10,500 into $9,625 (-8.3%) — see the Litecoin DCA since 2018.
Context: Litecoin price history 2018.
Value of the investment at each year end
| Year | LTC price | Value of $1,000 | Change in year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $38.30 | $142 | -85.8% |
| 2019 | $43.30 | $161 | +13.1% |
| 2020 | $161 | $599 | +272.4% |
| 2021 | $151 | $562 | -6.2% |
| 2022 | $70.91 | $264 | -53.1% |
| 2023 | $72.83 | $271 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $116 | $430 | +58.9% |
| 2025 | $82.26 | $306 | -28.9% |
| 2026 (to date) | $67.33 | $250 | -18.1% |
Other amounts
| Invested in 2018 | Value today |
|---|---|
| $100 | $25.03 |
| $500 | $125 |
| $1,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $1,251 |
| $10,000 | $2,503 |
$1,000 in other coins in 2018
| Coin | Value today | Multiple | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | $5,178 | 5.18× | +417.8% |
| Ethereum | $2,394 | 2.39× | +139.4% |
| BNB | $41,234 | 41.23× | +4,023.4% |
| XRP | $1,724 | 1.72× | +72.4% |
| TRON | $7,959 | 7.96× | +695.9% |
| Cardano | $876 | 0.88× | -12.4% |
| Stellar | $736 | 0.74× | -26.4% |
| Ethereum Classic | $626 | 0.63× | -37.4% |
Historical simulation, not a forecast or advice. Uses weekly closing prices in USD (USDT pairs); ignores fees, spreads and taxes. Past performance does not predict future results; crypto prices can fall to zero. Disclaimer · Methodology.
FAQ
How much would $1,000 in Litecoin in 2018 be worth today?
A $1,000 purchase of LTC at the first weekly close of 2018 (Jan 1, 2018, $269 per coin) would be worth about $250 on Sep 28, 2026, i.e. 0.25× the initial amount (-75.0%). Historical simulation, fees and taxes excluded.
What was the lowest point of a LTC investment made in 2018?
Its value fell as low as $94.31 around Dec 3, 2018, and the largest drop from a previous high was -90.6%.
Is it too late to buy Litecoin?
This site does not give investment advice and cannot predict prices. Past returns of LTC say nothing about future returns; only invest what you can afford to lose.
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Data updated: 2026-10-01 09:08 UTC.