Ethereum Classic (ETC)
- Market cap$1.22B
- Circulating supply158.81M
- Max supply210.70M
- All-time high$176.16
- 1-year return−49.92%
ETC price chart (USD)
Ethereum Classic price statistics
ETC performance
Price return in USD3- and 5-year figures are annualized.
About Ethereum Classic
Ethereum Classic (ETC) emerged from a contentious hard fork of the Ethereum blockchain in 2016, following the DAO hack incident. While Ethereum (ETH) chose to implement a hard fork to recover stolen funds, Ethereum Classic adhered to the principle of immutability and continued on the original blockchain. As a result, Ethereum Classic maintains the original Ethereum codebase and preserves the history of transactions prior to the fork. This commitment to immutability and decentralization underscores Ethereum Classic's philosophy of upholding blockchain principles, where transactions are irreversible and smart contracts are executed as written, without external interference.
ETC serves as the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum Classic blockchain, supporting decentralized applications (dApps), smart contracts, and value transfer. Like Ethereum, ETC operates on a proof-of-work consensus mechanism, where miners walidate transactions and secure the network. Ethereum Classic aims to provide a reliable and censorship-resistant platform for developers and users who prioritize principles of decentralization and transaction finality. Despite diverging from Ethereum's path, Ethereum Classic continues to evolve with community-driven initiatives and partnerships, aiming to expand its ecosystem and foster innovation in blockchain technology.
Ethereum Classic FAQ
What is Ethereum Classic (ETC)?
Ethereum Classic (ETC) is a continuation of the original Ethereum blockchain after a hard fork, emphasizing immutability and decentralization.
What is the market cap of Ethereum Classic?
Ethereum Classic had a market capitalization of about $1.22 billion on October 18, 2026, number 40 among the coins on Quotelinks. Market cap is the price multiplied by the circulating supply; the live figure is shown at the top of this page.
How many ETC are there?
About 158.81 million ETC are in circulation, out of a maximum supply of 210.70 million ETC (75.4% issued).
What is the all-time high of ETC?
The highest daily price recorded for Ethereum Classic is $176.16, on May 6, 2021. On October 18, 2026 ETC traded at $7.7456, −95.60% from that high.
How is the ETC price calculated?
The ETC/USD price comes from EODHD, which aggregates trades from major cryptocurrency exchanges. Crypto trades around the clock, so the daily change on this page is measured from 00:00 UTC. Prices may be delayed by several minutes.