Ethereum Classic DCA since 2022: $100 per month
Historical simulation of buying $100 of Ethereum Classic (ETC) every month from Jan 3, 2022 to Sep 28, 2026, using weekly closing prices.
Over 57 monthly purchases the strategy accumulated 343 ETC at an average cost of $16.59, compared with a latest weekly close of $8.91. The portfolio peaked at $6,111 around Dec 2, 2024 and spent 28% of the weeks above the amount invested. Buying $23.08 every week instead would have produced $3,065 (-46.4%) for $5,723 invested.
Context: Ethereum Classic price history 2022 · best performing crypto of 2022.
Year-by-year breakdown
| End of year | ETC price | Invested | Value | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $15.79 | $1,200 | $767 | -36.1% |
| 2023 | $21.92 | $2,400 | $2,501 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | $28.13 | $3,600 | $4,636 | +28.8% |
| 2025 | $12.82 | $4,800 | $2,964 | -38.2% |
| 2026 (to date) | $8.91 | $5,700 | $3,061 | -46.3% |
DCA vs lump sum
| Strategy (ETC, since 2022) | Invested | Value | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly DCA | $5,700 | $3,061 | -46.3% |
| Weekly DCA | $5,723 | $3,065 | -46.4% |
| Lump sum on Jan 3, 2022 | $5,700 | $1,708 | -70.0% |
Same $100/month DCA in other coins since 2022
| Coin | Invested | Value | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | $5,700 | $11,405 | +100.1% |
| Ethereum | $5,700 | $7,111 | +24.7% |
| BNB | $5,700 | $10,682 | +87.4% |
| XRP | $5,700 | $12,506 | +119.4% |
| Solana | $5,700 | $13,574 | +138.1% |
| TRON | $5,700 | $17,132 | +200.6% |
| Zcash | $5,700 | $173,165 | +2,938.0% |
| Dogecoin | $5,700 | $5,266 | -7.6% |
Historical simulation, not a forecast or advice. Uses weekly closing prices in USD (USDT pairs); ignores fees, spreads and taxes. Past performance does not predict future results; crypto prices can fall to zero. Disclaimer · Methodology.
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FAQ
How much would $100 a month in Ethereum Classic since 2022 be worth?
Investing $100 every month in ETC from Jan 3, 2022 to Sep 28, 2026 (57 purchases, $5,700 in total) would be worth about $3,061 at the latest weekly close, a loss of -46.3%. This is a historical simulation, not a prediction.
What was the worst drawdown of a ETC DCA started in 2022?
The portfolio fell as much as -67.0% from its previous high, and was above the amount invested 28% of the weeks.
Was DCA better than a lump sum in ETC since 2022?
Investing the same $5,700 all at once in Jan 3, 2022 would be worth $1,708 (-70.0%), versus $3,061 with monthly DCA. DCA did better here because it bought more units at lower prices.
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Data updated: 2026-10-01 09:08 UTC.