Litecoin (LTC) perpetual futures
LTC perpetual contracts on 22 reviewed venues.
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Funding rates
Annualized rates across exchanges
dYdXDEX
BybitCEX
BitgetCEX
BingXCEX
KuCoinCEX
PhemexCEX
HTXCEX
Open interest
Per-exchange open interest
BinanceBybit
Gate.io
Hyperliquid
OKXBitgetPhemexKuCoinWhat the LTC data shows
Funding direction differs by venue: longs pay on dYdX, BloFin, and 19 more; longs receive on GMX. The rates run from +22.22% a year on dYdX to -1.60% on GMX.
No venue holds half of the $427.7m in reported LTC open interest. Binance has the largest share, 22.7%, and Bybit is next with 21.1%.
The LTC settlement periods differ: 13 venues settle every 8 hours; 4 venues settle every hour.
CoinGecko ranked LTC number 27 by market value on September 21, 2026, at $4.53b. Its price rose 7.7% in the 7 days before that date. The open interest in this read equals 9.4% of that value.
Apex Omni quoted LTC at $68.73 and BloFin at $68.57, a gap of 23.3 bps.
- Source: public APIs of 22 venues for LTC, read at October 3, 2026, 10:00 UTC.
- Market value: CoinGecko snapshot of September 21, 2026.
Where to Trade Litecoin (LTC) Perpetual Futures
Fees and leverage limits apply venue-wide; confirm LTC limits with the venue.
| Venue | Maker | Taker | Max leverage | Rating | Trade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.015% | 0.045% | 40x | 9.2 | LTC | |
| 0.010% | 0.050% | 50x | 9.0 | LTC | |
| 0.04% or 0.06% position fee | 100x | 8.5 | LTC | ||
| 0.035% position fee | 1000x | 8.0 | LTC | ||
| 0.010% | 0.035% | 50x | 8.0 | LTC | |
| 0.020% | 0.050% | 100x | 8.0 | LTC | |
| 0.010% | 0.020% | 100x | 7.8 | LTC | |
| Free | 0.030% | 50x | 7.8 | LTC | |
| -0.010% | 0.017% | 1000x | 7.8 | LTC | |
| 0.050% | 0.080% | 20x | 7.5 | LTC | |
| Free | 0.040% | 200x | 7.5 | LTC | |
| 0.040% | 0.045% | 100x | 7.5 | LTC | |
| Free | 0.000% | 50x | 7.5 | LTC | |
| Free | 0.000% | 50x | 7.5 | LTC | |
| 0.03% position fee | 100x | 7.5 | LTC | ||
| 0.01% or 0.045% position fee | 100x | 7.0 | LTC | ||
| 0.045% or 0.055% position fee | 100x | 7.0 | LTC | ||
| -0.000% | 0.045% | 50x | 7.0 | LTC | |
| 0.04% or 0.06% position fee | 100x | 6.5 | LTC | ||
| 0.020% | 0.050% | 50x | 6.5 | LTC | |
| 0.015% | 0.040% | 50x | 6.5 | LTC | |
| 0.020% | 0.050% | 100x | 6.0 | LTC | |
Litecoin (LTC) market overview
LTC perps are among the oldest continuously traded crypto derivatives and carry the largest OI relative to market cap of any "BTC-proxy" altcoin.
Litecoin has been through four Bitcoin halving cycles since its 2011 launch, and its own halving schedule has become a reliable trading calendar event that structures both OI and funding around predictable windows.
Venue landscape
LTC perps are listed on every major CEX and most DEX venues that track altcoins. Binance holds the deepest LTC book, with Bybit and OKX as competitive alternatives. Hyperliquid lists LTC perps with reasonable depth given the asset's overall market positioning.
DEX venue LTC perp depth is limited relative to CEX levels. Centralized venues hold most LTC perp liquidity, so they usually give a better fill at moderate size. Coinalyze's LTC data confirms that OI is concentrated on Binance and Bybit.
The halving cycle as a funding driver
LTC halvings reduce the block reward and historically create a 3-6 month pre-halving price run as traders price in the supply reduction narrative.
The most recent halving occurred in August 2023, producing the expected pattern of rising OI and positive funding in the months prior, followed by a price peak near the event and subsequent normalization.
The halving block height is known years in advance, so traders can position for it long before the event. Traders who track the halving cycle via Litecoin's block explorer can monitor the countdown in real time.
BTC correlation and relative value
LTC has historically moved as a high-beta BTC proxy, with LTC often running 1.5-2x BTC's percentage move during breakouts. This correlation makes LTC perps useful for traders who want amplified BTC directional exposure without taking on the volatility of smaller altcoins.
The tradeoff is that LTC's independent narrative has weakened since the 2017 cycle, so catalysts exclusive to Litecoin are less common.
Monitor LTC funding versus BTC funding on the funding rates tool to identify when the spread offers a relative value entry. Use the cost comparison tool to check break-even costs across venues.
Frequently Asked Questions — Litecoin (LTC)
What funding data is available for LTC?
22 venues report an LTC funding rate in this read.
An annualized LTC rate extrapolates one reading and does not predict a return.
What open interest data is available for LTC?
17 venues report positive LTC open interest in this read.
The LTC total leaves out venues outside the read.
Which mapped venue has the lowest recorded LTC taker fee?
Paradex lists 0.000% and Lighter lists 0.000%, the two lowest of 16 mapped LTC maker/taker schedules.
6 LTC venues charge a position fee and are not compared.
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