Scarcity is a major driver, with a hard cap of 21 million coins.

Litecoin vs. Bitcoin: Key Differences, Mining, and Transactions

: Confirms blocks every 2.5 minutes—four times faster than Bitcoin's 10-minute average.

: Features optional privacy through the MimbleWimble (MWEB) upgrade , giving it a unique technical edge over Bitcoin. 2026 Market Outlook

: Fees typically range from $0.02 to $0.15, compared to Bitcoin's $2 to $8.