Highlights
- Avg. Volume (1M)
- 33M
- Avg. Volume Value (1M)
- $230.86M
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Performance
ETC-USD Performance Chart
Ethereum Classic (ETC-USD) is down 42.5% since the beginning of the year. ETC-USD is currently trading at $7 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ETC-USD shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $134.
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Returns By Period
Ethereum Classic (ETC-USD) has returned -42.45% so far this year and -65.66% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ETC-USD has returned 10.81% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.26% annually.
Ethereum Classic
- 1D
- 1.23%
- 1M
- -8.85%
- 6M
- -30.78%
- YTD
- -42.45%
- 1Y
- -65.66%
- 3Y*
- -28.38%
- 5Y*
- -33.15%
- 10Y*
- 10.81%
- ALL TIME*
- 24.17%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
ETC-USD Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 23, 2016, ETC-USD's average daily return is +0.28%, while the average monthly return is +8.46%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 0.7 years.
Historically, 44% of months were positive and 56% were negative. The best month was May 2017 with a return of +170.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2018 at -57.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, ETC-USD closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 26, 2016 with a return of +331.4%, while the worst single day was Jul 27, 2016 at -38.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -14.76% | -11.07% | -5.65% | 1.83% | -2.04% | -15.67% | -4.21% | -0.15% | -42.45% | ||||
| 2025 | 7.37% | -27.05% | -14.17% | -1.49% | 2.54% | -2.24% | 24.08% | 0.54% | -10.79% | -13.99% | -13.49% | -16.55% | -54.13% |
| 2024 | 10.99% | 18.82% | 18.47% | -25.87% | 16.50% | -20.01% | -7.99% | -15.57% | 5.88% | -4.47% | 75.95% | -23.69% | 13.87% |
| 2023 | 38.28% | -4.47% | -0.05% | -6.42% | -7.16% | 16.05% | -11.63% | -16.03% | 5.35% | 6.85% | 6.64% | 17.72% | 39.62% |
| 2022 | -24.60% | 18.89% | 55.52% | -45.47% | -8.34% | -36.79% | 143.27% | -11.18% | -14.38% | -12.58% | -16.45% | -22.55% | -53.90% |
| 2021 | 30.01% | 41.55% | 34.78% | 158.31% | 92.55% | -17.95% | -10.76% | 24.26% | -26.23% | 15.66% | -11.26% | -29.46% | 499.54% |
Benchmark Metrics
Ethereum Classic has an annualized alpha of 81.66%, beta of 1.36, and R2 of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 23, 2016.
- This cryptocurrency participated in 144.01% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 141.99% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.03 means this cryptocurrency moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 81.66%
- Beta
- 1.36
- R²
- 0.03
- Upside Capture
- 141.99%
- Downside Capture
- 144.01%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ETC-USD ranks 34 for risk / return — above 34% of cryptocurrencies peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is below the peer median.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ethereum Classic (ETC-USD) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| ETC-USD | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.36 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -3.65 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.84 | 1.25 | -0.42 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.89 | 2.00 | -2.90 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.22 | 8.49 | -9.71 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Ethereum Classic. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Ethereum Classic was 95.38%, occurring on Aug 1, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Ethereum Classic drawdown is 95.33%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-95.38%Aug 2026 | 5y 2mo | — | 5y 2moMay 2021 - now | — |
-92.09%Dec 2018 | 10mo 25d | 2y 4mo | 3y 3moJan 2018 - May 2021 | Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 |
-73.12%Nov 2016 | 3mo 28d | 4mo 1d | 7mo 29dAug 2016 - Mar 2017 | — |
-61.46%Sep 2017 | 2mo 28d | 2mo 14d | 5mo 12dJun 2017 - Nov 2017 | — |
-40.45%Jul 2016 | 3d | 3d | 6dJul 2016 - Aug 2016 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| ETC-USD | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -95.38% | -56.78% | -38.60% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -73.40% | -9.10% | -64.30% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -83.02% | -18.90% | -64.12% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -91.33% | -25.43% | -65.90% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -95.38% | -33.92% | -61.46% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -95.33% | -1.58% | -93.75% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -73.98% | -10.70% | -63.28% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 37.61% | 2.14% | +35.47% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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