Litecoin Processes 250% of Market Cap in On-Chain Volume, Surpassing Bitcoin and Ethereum

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Litecoin processes on-chain volume equal to 250% of its market cap, outpacing Bitcoin and Ethereum in relative usage efficiency. The average Litecoin transaction size now stands at $86,800, signaling growing market performance and institutional adoption. Litecoin entered the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF ($BITW), listed on NYSE Arca since Dec. 9, 2025. Over 388,000 LTC are held in MWEB shielded transactions, while the Litecoin Foundation-backed Layer 2 project LitVM is in testnet, with a mainnet launch planned for early 2026.

According to CoinEdition, Litecoin (LTC) is processing on-chain volume equivalent to 250% of its market cap, surpassing both Bitcoin and Ethereum in relative usage efficiency. The average Litecoin transaction size has increased to $86,800, indicating institutional adoption for high-value settlements. Litecoin has also been included in the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF ($BITW), which began trading on NYSE Arca on Dec. 9, 2025. The network’s adoption is further supported by the growth of its MimbleWimble Extension Blocks (MWEB), with around 388,000 LTC now held in shielded transactions. Meanwhile, the Litecoin Foundation-backed Layer 2 project LitVM is in testnet, with a mainnet launch expected in early 2026.

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