If you had invested $1,000 in Ethereum in 2026
Buying $1,000 of Ethereum on Jan 1, 2026 at $3,000 would have gotten you 0.3333 ETH. On Nov 1, 2026 that is worth $757.31, 0.76x the original amount (-24.3%).
- Value today
- $757.31
- Return
- 0.76x
- Price on Jan 1, 2026
- $3,000
- Price today
- $2,272
Timing within 2026
Bought at the 2026 low ($1,565 on Jun 25, 2026): worth $1,452 today.
Bought at the 2026 high ($3,355 on Jan 14, 2026): worth $677.30 today.
What if you had spread it over 2026?
Splitting $1,000 into monthly buys through 2026 would be worth $961.83 today (-3.8%).
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Year by year
| Date | Price | Value | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | $2,272 | $757.31 | -24.3% |
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