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Litecoin’s circulating supply recently passed a key milestone, reaching 75 million coins, leaving only about 9 million coins to be mined before reaching the maximum supply cap of 84 million LTC. This development demonstrates how close Litecoin is to reaching its predetermined supply limit, solidifying its position as one of the more established cryptocurrencies in the market.
CNF previously reported a large surge in whale activity for LTC, with a 25% increase in early September. There were over 1,100 daily transactions totaling $100,000, showing that large investors are becoming more involved in the Litecoin market. The increased participation coincided with a significant increase in Litecoin’s social dominance, which jumped from 0.3% to 2.9%. The surge reflects increased network interest and engagement within the Litecoin community, indicating renewed attention to the cryptocurrency’s potential among both retail and institutional investors.
Over the seven-month period, Litecoin processed 62 million transactions, indicating that it is on track to surpass the total transaction volume recorded last year. The stats highlight Litecoin’s long-term relevance in the ever-changing crypto space, demonstrating its ability to handle massive transaction volume while maintaining network efficiency. At the time of writing, Litecoin is trading at around $66.89, having consolidated over the past 30 days.
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