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If you invested $1,000 in Ethereum in 2021

It would be worth $3,505 today, a return of +250.54%. You would have bought 1.368008 ETH at $730.99 on Jan 1, 2021; the latest close is $2,562 on Oct 7, 2026.

Buy price
$731
2021-01-01
ETH bought
1.368
Worth today
$3,505
2026-10-07 at $2,562
Return
+250.5%

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 2021

InvestedETH boughtWorth todayReturn
$1000.136801$351+250.54%
$5000.684004$1,753+250.54%
$1,0001.368008$3,505+250.54%
$5,0006.840039$17,527+250.54%
$10,00013.680078$35,054+250.54%

Value of $1,000 since Jan 1, 2021

Value of $1,000 of Ethereum bought Jan 1, 2021: $1,000.00 on Jan 1, 2021 to $3.5K on Oct 7, 2026, up 250.5%$6.5K$3.8K$1,000.00
Jan 1, 2021Nov 22, 2023Oct 7, 2026
Value of $1,000 of Ethereum bought Jan 1, 2021: $1,000.00 on Jan 1, 2021 to $3.5K on Oct 7, 2026, up 250.5%
Peak value
$6,609
Aug 22, 2025
Lowest value
$1,000
Jan 1, 2021
Annualized
+24.3%
over 5.8 years

Frequently asked questions

What would $1,000 in Ethereum in 2021 be worth today?

$1,000 invested on January 1, 2021 at $730.99 bought 1.368008 ETH. At $2,562 on October 7, 2026 that is $3,505, a +250.54% return.

What was the highest that investment was worth?

The position peaked at $6,609 on August 22, 2025 and bottomed at $1,000 on January 1, 2021.

What is the annualized return?

Over 5.8 years the compound annual growth rate is +24.31% 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.

This calculator is for information only and is not financial, tax or investment advice. Results depend on the inputs you enter and on market data that can be delayed. Ownership and conflict disclosure.

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