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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Ethereum Classic, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
Ethereum Classic (ETC-USD) has returned -29.17% so far this year and -52.04% over the past 12 months.
Ethereum Classic
- 1D
- -0.86%
- 1M
- -7.00%
- YTD
- -29.17%
- 6M
- -58.56%
- 1Y
- -52.04%
- 3Y*
- -26.52%
- 5Y*
- -11.89%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.72%
- 1M
- -4.45%
- YTD
- -3.95%
- 6M
- -2.02%
- 1Y
- 16.73%
- 3Y*
- 16.96%
- 5Y*
- 10.34%
- 10Y*
- 12.24%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 23, 2016, ETC-USD's average daily return is +0.29%, while the average monthly return is +8.52%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 0.7 years.
Historically, 45% of months were positive and 55% 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 8 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% | -5.76% | -0.86% | -29.17% | ||||||||
| 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 93.70%, beta of 1.37, and R² of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 24, 2016.
- This cryptocurrency captured 150.96% of S&P 500 Index gains and 131.93% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- 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
- 93.70%
- Beta
- 1.37
- R²
- 0.03
- Upside Capture
- 150.96%
- Downside Capture
- 131.93%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ETC-USD ranks 27 for risk / return — below 27% of cryptocurrencies on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ethereum Classic (ETC-USD) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| ETC-USD | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.68 | 0.92 | -1.60 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.86 | 1.41 | -2.27 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.92 | 1.21 | -0.30 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -1.14 | 1.41 | -2.56 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.74 | 6.61 | -8.35 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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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 94.39%, occurring on Mar 29, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Ethereum Classic drawdown is 94.25%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -94.39% | May 7, 2021 | 1788 | Mar 29, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -92.09% | Jan 15, 2018 | 326 | Dec 6, 2018 | 877 | May 1, 2021 | 1203 |
| -73.12% | Aug 3, 2016 | 119 | Nov 29, 2016 | 121 | Mar 30, 2017 | 240 |
| -61.46% | Jun 18, 2017 | 89 | Sep 14, 2017 | 74 | Nov 27, 2017 | 163 |
| -40.45% | Jul 27, 2016 | 4 | Jul 30, 2016 | 3 | Aug 2, 2016 | 7 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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