If you had invested $1,000 in Ethereum Classic in 2023
Historical simulation: one-time purchase of Ethereum Classic (ETC) on Jan 2, 2023 at $20.39, valued at the latest weekly close (Sep 28, 2026, $8.91).
$1,000 bought 49.043649 ETC. Over 3.7 years the position reached a high of $1,819 (Dec 2, 2024) and a low of $300 (Aug 10, 2026), with a worst peak-to-trough decline of -83.5%. Spreading purchases as $100 per month over the same period instead would have turned $4,500 into $2,628 (-41.6%) — see the Ethereum Classic DCA since 2023.
Context: Ethereum Classic price history 2023 · best performing crypto of 2023.
Value of the investment at each year end
| Year | ETC price | Value of $1,000 | Change in year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $21.92 | $1,075 | +7.5% |
| 2024 | $28.13 | $1,380 | +28.3% |
| 2025 | $12.82 | $629 | -54.4% |
| 2026 (to date) | $8.91 | $437 | -30.5% |
Other amounts
| Invested in 2023 | Value today |
|---|---|
| $100 | $43.70 |
| $500 | $218 |
| $1,000 | $437 |
| $5,000 | $2,185 |
| $10,000 | $4,370 |
$1,000 in other coins in 2023
| Coin | Value today | Multiple | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | $4,882 | 4.88× | +388.2% |
| Ethereum | $2,084 | 2.08× | +108.4% |
| BNB | $2,789 | 2.79× | +178.9% |
| XRP | $4,319 | 4.32× | +331.9% |
| Solana | $8,158 | 8.16× | +715.8% |
| TRON | $6,196 | 6.2× | +519.6% |
| Zcash | $33,130 | 33.13× | +3,213.0% |
| Dogecoin | $1,283 | 1.28× | +28.3% |
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 2023 be worth today?
A $1,000 purchase of ETC at the first weekly close of 2023 (Jan 2, 2023, $20.39 per coin) would be worth about $437 on Sep 28, 2026, i.e. 0.44× the initial amount (-56.3%). Historical simulation, fees and taxes excluded.
What was the lowest point of a ETC investment made in 2023?
Its value fell as low as $300 around Aug 10, 2026, and the largest drop from a previous high was -83.5%.
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.