If you had invested $1,000 in Ethereum in 2017
Historical simulation: one-time purchase of Ethereum (ETH) on Aug 14, 2017 at $299, valued at the latest weekly close (Sep 28, 2026, $2,689).
$1,000 bought 3.343363 ETH. Over 9.1 years the position reached a high of $15,982 (Aug 18, 2025) and a low of $283 (Dec 10, 2018), with a worst peak-to-trough decline of -93.7%. Spreading purchases as $100 per month over the same period instead would have turned $11,000 into $55,056 (+400.5%) — see the Ethereum DCA since 2017.
Value of the investment at each year end
| Year | ETH price | Value of $1,000 | Change in year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $734 | $2,454 | +145.4% |
| 2018 | $154 | $514 | -79.0% |
| 2019 | $135 | $453 | -12.0% |
| 2020 | $978 | $3,271 | +622.7% |
| 2021 | $3,828 | $12,799 | +291.3% |
| 2022 | $1,200 | $4,013 | -68.6% |
| 2023 | $2,282 | $7,629 | +90.1% |
| 2024 | $3,636 | $12,156 | +59.3% |
| 2025 | $3,145 | $10,514 | -13.5% |
| 2026 (to date) | $2,689 | $8,990 | -14.5% |
Other amounts
| Invested in 2017 | Value today |
|---|---|
| $100 | $899 |
| $500 | $4,495 |
| $1,000 | $8,990 |
| $5,000 | $44,948 |
| $10,000 | $89,895 |
$1,000 in other coins in 2017
| Coin | Value today | Multiple | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | $20,465 | 20.46× | +1,946.5% |
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 $1,000 in Ethereum in 2017 be worth today?
A $1,000 purchase of ETH at the first weekly close of 2017 (Aug 14, 2017, $299 per coin) would be worth about $8,990 on Sep 28, 2026, i.e. 8.99× the initial amount (+799.0%). Historical simulation, fees and taxes excluded.
What was the lowest point of a ETH investment made in 2017?
Its value fell as low as $283 around Dec 10, 2018, and the largest drop from a previous high was -93.7%.
Is it too late to buy Ethereum?
This site does not give investment advice and cannot predict prices. Past returns of ETH 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.