Litecoin to Bitcoin Exchange Rates
Both are UTXO-based proof-of-work chains: Litecoin uses Scrypt with 150-second average blocks, while Bitcoin uses SHA-256d with 600-second average blocks. The specified 6 LTC confirmations and 2 BTC confirmations imply average waits of 15 and 20 minutes, respectively, with probabilistic finality rather than guaranteed settlement times.
You Send
LTC
↔
You Receive (Estimated)
0.000960
BTC
1 LTC = 0.000960 BTC • Flat 0.5% fee • Direct wallet payout
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Verified Exchange Desks
| Exchange | Rate Quote | Fee | KYC Requirement | Settlement Time | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BuySellCrypto Best Rate | 0.000960 BTC | 0.5% flat | None | 10-18 min | Swap Now |
| ChangeNOW | 0.000945 BTC | 1.5% | Automated flag risk | 15 - 30 min | Benchmark |
| SimpleSwap | 0.000948 BTC | 1.2% | None | 15 - 25 min | Benchmark |
| SideShift | 0.000950 BTC | 1.0% | None | 10 - 20 min | Benchmark |
| Centralized Exchange (CEX) | Spot price | 0.1% + withdrawal fee | Mandatory ID | 1 - 4 hours | Custodial |
BuySellCrypto
Best Rate
Rate: 0.000960 BTC
Fee: 0.5% flat
KYC: None
Time: 10-18 min
ChangeNOW
Benchmark
Rate: 0.000945 BTC
Fee: 1.5%
Network Parameters
Deposit Network
Litecoin Core
Consensus Protocol
Proof of Work (Scrypt)
Block Time
150s
Confirmations Required
6 blocks
Average Settlement
10-18 min
Destination Memo
None required
Ledger Model
Transparent Ledger
Payout Network
Bitcoin Core
Other Litecoin (LTC) Routes
Other Routes to Bitcoin (BTC)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does LTC to BTC take?
Assuming next-block inclusion, expected confirmation waits are 6 × 150 s = 900 s (15 min) for LTC and 2 × 600 s = 1,200 s (20 min) for BTC. If the BTC payout is broadcast after the LTC deposit reaches 6 confirmations, the expected on-chain total is 2,100 s (35 min), excluding routing and processing delays. Adding the supplied typical settlement ranges gives 25–43 min; block variability and delayed transaction inclusion can extend this.
What network fees apply to this swap?
The deposit pays a Litecoin miner fee in LTC; the payout pays a separate Bitcoin miner fee in BTC. Fee estimates use transaction virtual size multiplied by the selected fee rate, expressed in litoshi/vB for Litecoin and sat/vB for Bitcoin, rather than a percentage of the swap value. Litecoin fees are generally lower, while both chains' fee rates depend on block-space demand. Exact amounts require current fee rates and transaction sizes; routing or service charges are separate, and payout-fee allocation depends on the quote.