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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Ethereum, 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 (ETH-USD) has returned -26.05% so far this year and 31.43% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, ETH-USD has achieved an annualized return of 73.86%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.82% per year.
Ethereum
- 1D
- 0.16%
- 1M
- 7.71%
- YTD
- -26.05%
- 6M
- -49.81%
- 1Y
- 31.43%
- 3Y*
- 4.70%
- 5Y*
- 0.56%
- 10Y*
- 73.86%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.62%
- 1M
- 0.64%
- YTD
- -0.30%
- 6M
- 1.33%
- 1Y
- 25.06%
- 3Y*
- 18.43%
- 5Y*
- 10.57%
- 10Y*
- 12.82%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 7, 2015, ETH-USD's average daily return is +0.33%, while the average monthly return is +11.46%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 0.5 years.
Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Mar 2017 with a return of +209.0%, while the worst month was Aug 2015 at -56.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, ETH-USD closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 13, 2015 with a return of +46.3%, while the worst single day was Aug 8, 2015 at -60.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -17.44% | -19.79% | 7.07% | 4.29% | -26.05% | ||||||||
| 2025 | -0.91% | -32.23% | -18.53% | -1.55% | 41.00% | -1.71% | 48.75% | 18.76% | -5.60% | -7.24% | -22.20% | -0.84% | -10.91% |
| 2024 | 0.02% | 46.47% | 9.09% | -17.39% | 24.81% | -8.68% | -5.84% | -22.25% | 3.53% | -3.32% | 47.38% | -10.15% | 46.00% |
| 2023 | 32.64% | 1.26% | 13.49% | 2.68% | 0.18% | 3.18% | -4.01% | -11.34% | 1.54% | 8.64% | 13.11% | 11.10% | 90.84% |
| 2022 | -26.83% | 8.68% | 12.32% | -16.95% | -28.83% | -44.86% | 56.93% | -7.46% | -14.48% | 18.34% | -17.67% | -7.69% | -67.48% |
| 2021 | 78.12% | 8.23% | 35.02% | 44.61% | -2.50% | -15.90% | 11.29% | 35.38% | -12.53% | 42.98% | 8.04% | -20.69% | 398.30% |
Benchmark Metrics
Ethereum has an annualized alpha of 101.88%, beta of 1.17, and R² of 0.05 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 08, 2015.
- This cryptocurrency captured 223.48% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 48.57% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- R² of 0.05 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
- 101.88%
- Beta
- 1.17
- R²
- 0.05
- Upside Capture
- 223.48%
- Downside Capture
- 48.57%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ETH-USD ranks 77 for risk / return — better than 77% of cryptocurrencies on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ethereum (ETH-USD) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| ETH-USD | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.43 | 1.84 | -1.41 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.15 | 2.53 | -1.38 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.12 | 1.35 | -0.23 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.85 | 3.83 | -4.68 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.41 | 16.98 | -18.39 |
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. 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 was 94.01%, occurring on Dec 14, 2018. Recovery took 772 trading sessions.
The current Ethereum drawdown is 54.59%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -94.01% | Jan 14, 2018 | 335 | Dec 14, 2018 | 772 | Jan 24, 2021 | 1107 |
| -86% | Aug 8, 2015 | 70 | Oct 21, 2015 | 110 | Feb 8, 2016 | 180 |
| -79.35% | Nov 9, 2021 | 222 | Jun 18, 2022 | 1161 | Aug 22, 2025 | 1383 |
| -67.84% | Jun 17, 2016 | 172 | Dec 5, 2016 | 96 | Mar 11, 2017 | 268 |
| -62.26% | Aug 23, 2025 | 167 | Feb 5, 2026 | — | — | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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