If you had invested $1,000 in Ethereum Classic in 2021
Historical simulation: one-time purchase of Ethereum Classic (ETC) on Jan 4, 2021 at $8.83, valued at the latest weekly close (Sep 28, 2026, $8.91).
$1,000 bought 113 ETC. Over 5.7 years the position reached a high of $13,346 (May 3, 2021) and a low of $692 (Aug 10, 2026), with a worst peak-to-trough decline of -94.8%. Spreading purchases as $100 per month over the same period instead would have turned $6,900 into $3,518 (-49.0%) — see the Ethereum Classic DCA since 2021.
Context: Ethereum Classic price history 2021 · best performing crypto of 2021.
Value of the investment at each year end
| Year | ETC price | Value of $1,000 | Change in year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $35.41 | $4,008 | +300.8% |
| 2022 | $15.79 | $1,787 | -55.4% |
| 2023 | $21.92 | $2,481 | +38.8% |
| 2024 | $28.13 | $3,184 | +28.3% |
| 2025 | $12.82 | $1,451 | -54.4% |
| 2026 (to date) | $8.91 | $1,009 | -30.5% |
Other amounts
| Invested in 2021 | Value today |
|---|---|
| $100 | $101 |
| $500 | $504 |
| $1,000 | $1,009 |
| $5,000 | $5,043 |
| $10,000 | $10,085 |
$1,000 in other coins in 2021
| Coin | Value today | Multiple | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | $2,192 | 2.19× | +119.2% |
| Ethereum | $2,144 | 2.14× | +114.4% |
| BNB | $18,081 | 18.08× | +1,708.1% |
| XRP | $4,734 | 4.73× | +373.4% |
| Solana | $34,178 | 34.18× | +3,317.8% |
| TRON | $10,290 | 10.29× | +929.0% |
| Zcash | $14,680 | 14.68× | +1,368.0% |
| Dogecoin | $9,622 | 9.62× | +862.2% |
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.
FAQ
How much would $1,000 in Ethereum Classic in 2021 be worth today?
A $1,000 purchase of ETC at the first weekly close of 2021 (Jan 4, 2021, $8.83 per coin) would be worth about $1,009 on Sep 28, 2026, i.e. 1.01× the initial amount (+0.9%). Historical simulation, fees and taxes excluded.
What was the lowest point of a ETC investment made in 2021?
Its value fell as low as $692 around Aug 10, 2026, and the largest drop from a previous high was -94.8%.
Is it too late to buy Ethereum Classic?
This site does not give investment advice and cannot predict prices. Past returns of ETC say nothing about future returns; only invest what you can afford to lose.
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Data updated: 2026-10-01 09:08 UTC.