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Ethereum Performance Over 10 years

Ethereum (ETH)

Ethereum returned +535.5% over the last 8 years, from $320.88 to $2,039.24.

Price today

$2,039.24

+535.5% over 8 years

The price increased 6.4× over 8 years.

Ethereum 10 years shows how price evolved over this period using historical daily closing prices, including total return and (when available) CAGR.

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Long‑term crypto investors and allocators use this view to judge how Ethereum has behaved across cycles before deciding how much risk to take.

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Key performance metrics

Total return
535.5%
CAGR
24.8%
Max drawdown
-94.0%
Best year
464.1%
Worst year
-82.7%
Volatility
182.4%
Avg annual return
93.3%

Data through 2026-03-12.

Key takeaways

Ethereum increased 535.5% over the selected time window.

Performance insights

  • Ethereum returned +535.5% over 8 years
  • Average annual return was +93.3%
  • Worst drawdown was -94.0%
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Yearly performance

Year2017
Price$756.73
Annual return—
Year2018
Price$133.37
Annual return-82.4%
Year2019
Price$129.61
Annual return-2.8%
Year2020
Price$737.80
Annual return+469.2%
Year2021
Price$3,682.63
Annual return+399.1%
Year2022
Price$1,196.77
Annual return-67.5%
Year2023
Price$2,281.47
Annual return+90.6%
Year2024
Price$3,332.53
Annual return+46.1%
Year2025
Price$2,967.04
Annual return-11.0%
Year2026
Price$2,039.24
Annual return-31.3%

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.

From2017-11-09
To2026-03-12

What this shows

Based on daily closing prices 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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