Ethereum ClassicETC
Ethereum Classic price today · ETC/USD
- Market cap
- $1.07B
- 24h volume
- $26.64M
- Circulating supply
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- Max supply
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Ethereum Classic price chart
Technical analysis
Bearish leanBased on recent daily candles, Ethereum Classic’s short-term technical picture is leaning bearish: RSI is soft (40), MACD is above signal line, and price below the 50 & 200-day averages. This is an automated, informational read of past price action — not a prediction or investment advice.
Indicators are calculated automatically from recent daily price data and describe past performance only. They are informational and not investment advice.
What is Ethereum Classic (ETC)?
Ethereum Classic is the original Ethereum chain as it existed before a contentious 2016 decision. After a hack drained funds from a project called "The DAO", most of the community chose to reverse the theft with a hard fork, creating the Ethereum we know today. A minority refused, arguing the ledger should be immutable, and kept the unaltered chain running as Ethereum Classic.
ETC still runs on proof-of-work, unlike Ethereum, which moved to proof-of-stake in 2022. That made Ethereum Classic a notable home for miners after the switch. It supports smart contracts and remains broadly compatible with Ethereum's tooling, though its ecosystem is far smaller and it has suffered several "51%" attacks in its history.
The project's guiding principle is "code is law" — that a blockchain's record should never be edited, even to undo a hack. ETC is a volatile asset, and the data here is provided for information only.
When ETC makes a big move, the cause usually traces back to a few familiar things: its appeal to proof-of-work miners, correlation with Ethereum and Bitcoin, network security and any attacks and general market mood. Together they set the backdrop, though short-term moves can still catch everyone off guard.
Ethereum Classic FAQ
How is Ethereum Classic different from Ethereum?
Ethereum Classic is the original chain that kept running after the 2016 DAO fork, on the principle that the ledger should never be altered. It still uses proof-of-work, whereas Ethereum switched to proof-of-stake.
What is the current price of Ethereum Classic?
About $6.87 per ETC at the time this page loaded. Because crypto trades 24/7, the ETC price updates continuously, so refresh the page to see the latest figure and 24-hour change.
What drives the price of Ethereum Classic?
The main forces behind Ethereum Classic's price include its appeal to proof-of-work miners, correlation with Ethereum and Bitcoin, network security and any attacks and general market mood. These help explain why ETC moves the way it does, but they are context rather than a forecast — no factor guarantees a direction.
Is Ethereum Classic a good investment?
TrendiView Research does not give investment advice. Ethereum Classic is a volatile crypto asset, meaning its price can rise or fall sharply and you could lose money. Use the live chart, market data and indicators here for research, and weigh your own risk tolerance before deciding anything.
How do I buy Ethereum Classic?
You can buy ETC on most major crypto exchanges by creating an account, verifying your identity, depositing funds and placing an order. See our dedicated "How to buy Ethereum Classic" guide for a step-by-step walkthrough.
What are some quick facts about Ethereum Classic?
It is the original Ethereum chain from before the 2016 fork. It still uses proof-of-work. Its guiding principle is "code is law".
When was Ethereum Classic launched?
Ethereum Classic launched in 2016, created by Ethereum community (original chain). It is categorised as layer-1 smart-contract platform.
Where does TrendiView get its Ethereum Classic data?
Price, market-cap, supply and 24-hour figures on this page are drawn from CoinGecko market data and live exchange price feeds, and the editorial background is maintained by TrendiView Research. Numbers refresh regularly but can briefly lag fast-moving markets, and nothing here is financial advice.
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