Ethereum Historical Data
Ethereum price history since 2017. Pick any date range to see real returns, drawdowns, and year-by-year performance.
Portfolio Growth Aug 28, 2021 – Aug 28, 2026
Showing growth of $10,000 invested in Ethereum.
Annual Returns
| Year | Start Price | End Price | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,000.39 | $2,509.26 | -16.37% |
| 2025 | $3,353.50 | $2,967.04 | -11.52% |
| 2024 | $2,352.33 | $3,332.53 | +41.67% |
| 2023 | $1,200.96 | $2,281.47 | +89.97% |
| 2022 | $3,769.70 | $1,196.77 | -68.25% |
| 2021 | $3,244.40 | $3,682.63 | +13.51% |
About This Ethereum Price Data
This tool uses daily Ethereum (ETH-USD) closing prices going back to November 2017, updated automatically each day. Ethereum's history includes several distinct eras — the 2017–2018 ICO boom and bust, the 2020–2021 DeFi and NFT-driven run-up, the September 2022 "Merge" that switched the network from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake, and the 2022 bear market — so the date range you pick matters a great deal to the return you'll see.
For a rate that projects Ethereum forward using this same historical data, use the Ethereum ROI calculator, keeping in mind that its historical CAGR reflects a young market's early growth and isn't a reliable forecast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Ethereum's biggest crash?
Ethereum has had multiple drawdowns exceeding 70–90% from all-time highs, including after the January 2018 ICO-boom peak and again after the November 2021 peak. Set the date range to either period above to see the exact drawdown and how long recovery took.
How volatile is Ethereum compared to Bitcoin or stocks?
Ethereum is typically at least as volatile as Bitcoin, and far more volatile than traditional stock indices. Compare the two directly on the historical market comparison tool, or see Bitcoin's own price history for a side-by-side sense of scale.
What if I'd bought at Ethereum's all-time high?
Set the start date to a prior peak (like November 2021) and the end date to today to see the exact total return — useful for understanding worst-case timing risk rather than just best-case growth stories.
Does this data include Ethereum's very earliest years?
The dataset starts in November 2017; Ethereum's mainnet launched in 2015, but reliable daily pricing from this source begins in late 2017, which still captures multiple full boom-and-bust cycles including the Merge transition.