CoinucationIf you invested $1,000 in Ethereum in 2017
It would be worth $313,988 today, a return of +31298.78%. You would have bought 122.249389 ETH at $8.18 on Jan 1, 2017; the latest close is $2,568 on Oct 7, 2026.
Assumes a single purchase at the first daily close of the year in Ethereum, no fees, no taxes, held to the latest close.
Other amounts, bought at the start of 2017
| Invested | ETH bought | Worth today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | 12.224939 | $31,399 | +31298.78% |
| $500 | 61.124694 | $156,994 | +31298.78% |
| $1,000 | 122.249389 | $313,988 | +31298.78% |
| $5,000 | 611.246944 | $1,569,939 | +31298.78% |
| $10,000 | 1,222.493888 | $3,139,878 | +31298.78% |
Value of $1,000 since Jan 1, 2017
Frequently asked questions
What would $1,000 in Ethereum in 2017 be worth today?
$1,000 invested on January 1, 2017 at $8.18 bought 122.249389 ETH. At $2,568 on October 7, 2026 that is $313,988, a +31298.78% return.
What was the highest that investment was worth?
The position peaked at $590,616 on August 22, 2025 and bottomed at $1,000 on January 1, 2017.
What is the annualized return?
Over 9.8 years the compound annual growth rate is +80.20% per year. Past returns do not predict future returns.
Does this include fees and taxes?
No. The figures assume one purchase at the first daily close of the year, no trading fees, no spread, and no taxes on the gain. Real results would be lower.
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