How to buy Litecoin on Coinbase in Canada
Litecoin Price
CA$167.79
LTC
Introduction
When it comes to buying crypto like Litecoin, there are a lot of factors that come into play, such as location and protocol. Fortunately in Canada, you can buy Litecoin on Coinbase’s centralized exchange. Coinbase is the most trusted place for people and businesses to buy, sell, and manage Litecoin. It’s quick and easy. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to buy Litecoin.
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Buying Litecoin on Coinbase
1. Sign up for Coinbase
Download the Coinbase app, sign up, and have a valid ID (and possibly proof of address) ready for verification.
2. Add payment method
Connect a bank account, debit card, or wire transfer in the payment method section.
3. Start a trade
On the app, tap Buy & Sell; tap (+) Buy button.
4. Choose Litecoin
Search for Litecoin in the asset list and select it.
5. Set purchase amount
Enter how much you want to spend in your currency (min $1 to purchase); the app converts it to Litecoin.
6. Review payment details
Select "Review order," check the details, and hit "Buy now" to finalize.
7. Complete
Once processed, you'll see a confirmation screen—your Litecoin is bought!
Get up to $200 for getting started
Earn free crypto after making your first purchase.
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Commonly asked questions
Can I buy Litecoin on Coinbase?
Yes, Litecoin is currently available to buy on Coinbase's centralized exchange.
How much does it cost to buy Litecoin?
Right now, it costs about CA$167.79 to buy of 1 Litecoin.
Can I buy Litecoin with cash?
You can buy Litecoin on Coinbase with an approved payment method, including a bank account, a debit card, or you can initiate a wire transfer.
How to buy Litecoin using PayPal?
Currently, only US customers are able to buy Litecoin or add US dollars using PayPal. All other customers are only able to use PayPal to cash out or sell, and transaction availability depends on region.
How to buy Litecoin with a gift card?
You can use a digital gift card purchased from online merchants to redeem on Coinbase accounts for the purchase of Litecoin. Gift cards are currently only available in the U.S. at this time (redemption excluded in Hawaii). For more information on how to use and redeem gift cards, check out our help center.
How much is the fee to buy Litecoin?
Coinbase may charge a fee to buy Litecoin. Fees are calculated at the time you place your order and may be determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to your location, the selected payment, the size of the order, and market conditions such as volatility and liquidity. Fees for buying Litecoin will be listed in the trade preview screen before you submit your transaction and may differ for similar transactions.
How to buy Litecoin with credit card?
There are several payment methods you can use to buy Litecoin. A full list of payment methods and best use cases can be found in our help center. At this time, credit cards cannot be used to purchase Litecoin.
LTC market performance overview
Litecoin is on the decline this week.
The current price is CA$167.79 per LTC with a 24-hour trading volume of CA$1.88B. The price of Litecoin has increased by 0.27% in the last hour and decreased by 6.49% in the past 24 hours. Litecoin’s price has also fallen by 0.22% in the past week. Currently, Litecoin is valued at 71.09% below its all time high of CA$580.31. This all-time high was the highest price paid for Litecoin since its launch.
Litecoin is the #11 most popular crypto that is currently traded on Coinbase.
Market stats
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#19
Price
CA$168.21
All time high
CA$580.31
Market cap
CA$12,835,304,210.58
Volume (24h)
CA$1,876,713,941.03
Circulating
CA$76,186,601.98
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