Ethereum Classic Price History (ETC)
Current price: $8.31 · 5-year history · Updated: 9/19/2026
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Price Chart (5 Years)
Year-by-Year Performance
| Year | Open | Close | High | Low | Year ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8.54 | $8.15 | $9.93 | $6.06 | -4.57% |
Year-by-Year Analysis
Ethereum Classic in 2026
2026 was a year of consolidation for Ethereum Classic. Price opened at $8.54 and closed at $8.15 — an annual return of -4.57%. Within the year, prices ranged between $6.06 and $9.93 — a 64% range.
Ethereum Classic in Market Context
Market Position
Ethereum Classic (ETC) ranks #71 within the top-100 tier — solid liquidity but elevated volatility versus top-20, with a current market cap of $1.32 B. As a Layer-1 blockchain, Ethereum Classic competes with other base-layer networks for developer adoption, liquidity, and institutional capital.
Recent Price Action
At $8.31 (only 5% of the ATH of $167.09), Ethereum Classic is in a deep correction — drawdowns of this magnitude have historically offered attractive re-entry zones depending on fundamentals. Over the last 7 days, Ethereum Classic has gained +6.4%; over 30 days it has rallied a strong +24.0%.
Valuation Signals
A Value Score of 74.6/100 places Ethereum Classic in the "Undervalued" zone, indicating a discount versus realized market cap and network activity. MVRV at 95/100 suggests a favorable valuation relative to realized cap. Low dev activity (score 0/100) is a cluster risk — project stagnation elevates long-term delisting risk. The NVT ratio (75/100) shows healthy network activity relative to market cap.
Risk Profile
Layer-1-specific risks: network adoption must scale or valuation stagnates. Validator concentration and consensus security are primary technical risks. Strong tokenomics (85/100): bounded emission, decentralized distribution, and no activation cliffs on the horizon.
Cycle Insights
- Biggest rally: From ATL ($6.06) to ATH ($9.93), Ethereum Classic gained 64% — typical for bull market tops.
- Current state: Ethereum Classic currently trades at 83.7% of its ATH and 37% above its ATL.
- Volatility: Price range between ATH and ATL is 1.6x — crypto-typical high volatility that makes DCA strategies (vs lump-sum) attractive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ethereum Classic all-time high?
Ethereum Classic's all-time high in our historical data is $9.93 on 5/10/2026. Currently Ethereum Classic trades at $8.31 — below the ATH (83.7% of peak). Data covers the past 5 years.
What is the Ethereum Classic all-time low?
Ethereum Classic's lowest price in the past 5 years was $6.06 on 8/18/2026. From ATL to today, the price moved 37%.
How has Ethereum Classic performed in recent years?
Annual returns: 2026: -4.57%. Across all 1 years in our data: -2.69% total return from first data point.
Where does the historical price data come from?
All price data is sourced from CoinGecko — one of the largest and most reputable crypto data providers. We store daily closing prices for the past 5 years. Data refreshes daily (24h ISR cache).