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DCA $500.00 Monthly Into Ethereum

Ethereum (ETH)

If you invested $500.00 per month into Ethereum over 8 years, your portfolio would be worth $195,139.22 today.

Portfolio value

$195,139.22

+286.4% return on $50,500.00 contributed

Your $50,500.00 in contributions grew to 3.9× their value.

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Investment results at a glance

Total contributed
$50,500.00
Final value
$195,139.22
Gain
$144,639.22
Annualized return
17.4%
Total months
101
Avg buy price
$527.73
ROI
286.4%

Data through 2026-03-12.

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Performance insights

  • ROI was +286.4% on total contributions
  • Annualized return was +17.4%
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Monthly contributions of $500.00 into Ethereum grew from $50,500.00 to $195,139.22.

Value over time

Year2017
Value$1,990.14
Annual return—
Year2018
Value$2,685.01
Annual return+34.9%
Year2019
Value$7,292.99
Annual return+171.6%
Year2020
Value$59,894.40
Annual return+721.3%
Year2021
Value$309,706.01
Annual return+417.1%
Year2022
Value$104,546.62
Annual return-66.2%
Year2023
Value$207,222.31
Annual return+98.2%
Year2024
Value$309,562.39
Annual return+49.4%
Year2025
Value$282,008.14
Annual return-8.9%
Year2026
Value$195,139.22
Annual return-30.8%

About Ethereum

Ethereum is a blockchain platform that supports smart contracts and decentralized applications. Its native token, Ether, is the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap.

Ethereum’s returns are often tied to activity in smart contracts, DeFi and NFTs, which can amplify both upside and downside moves.

What this shows

First available close each month from 2017-11-09 to 2026-03-12.

FAQ

What does this page show?
It shows historical investment results based on past prices. Results are for education and research only, not financial advice.
How is CAGR calculated?
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) is the annualized return: (end value / start value)^(1/years) - 1. It smooths returns over the period.
Where does the data come from?
We use historical daily closing prices from the same data source as our calculators. Data is updated periodically.
Does this include dividends?
Returns are based on price only. Dividend reinvestment is not included unless stated. Total return indices would be higher when dividends are included.
Is this financial advice?
No. This is for education and research only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consult a financial advisor for your situation.

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