$1,000 in Ethereum 5 years ago = $2,568
If I'd invested $1,000 in Ethereum
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $689 | -31% |
| 3 years ago | $2,086 | +109% |
| 5 years ago | $2,568 | +157% |
| since inception (2017) | $8,136 | +714% |
Return by year (Ethereum)
| Year ▼ | Return i ↕ | $1,000 invested at year start i ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -20% | $798 (-20%) |
| 2025 | -14% | $689 (-31%) |
| 2024 | +59% | $1,098 (+10%) |
| 2023 | +90% | $2,086 (+109%) |
| 2022 | -69% | $654 (-35%) |
| 2021 | +293% | $2,568 (+157%) |
| 2020 | +616% | $18,384 (+1738%) |
| 2019 | -14% | $15,882 (+1488%) |
| 2018 | -79% | $3,311 (+231%) |
Frequently asked questions
Is it too late to invest in Ethereum? Is now a good time?
We don't predict the future. But over 10 years Ethereum returned +26%/yr on average (best year 2020, worst 2018) — $1,000 would have become $8,136. That's the past, not a guarantee, but it puts "too late?" in perspective. Year-by-year returns are in the table above.
What return does Ethereum give on average per year?
Over the last 10 years, Ethereum returned on average +26%/yr (price performance, excluding dividends). Best year: 2020 (+616%), worst: 2018 (-79%). Past returns don't guarantee future ones.
How much would $1,000 invested in Ethereum 5 years ago be worth?
About $2,568 today (+157% over 5 years). The 1, 3, 5 and 10-year breakdown is in the table above. Price performance, excluding dividends.
Is Ethereum a good long-term investment?
This isn't advice. Historically, Ethereum has risen over the long run (+26%/yr over 10 years), but with down years (worst: 2018). A broad index investment is judged over time and by diversification, not by timing — decide based on your horizon and risk tolerance.