Ethereum Classic is projected to decline to $7.53 by 2027, a -15% move from its current price of $8.38. ETC is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell. Market sentiment sits at 22/100 (Extreme Fear) on the Fear & Greed Index.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via CoinGecko & CoinMarketCap · updated 5/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | $8.19 | $8.38 | $8.57 | -0.05% |
| May 30 | $8.10 | $8.37 | $8.65 | -0.10% |
| May 31 | $8.04 | $8.37 | $8.71 | -0.15% |
| Jun 1 | $7.99 | $8.36 | $8.76 | -0.20% |
| Jun 2 | $7.94 | $8.36 | $8.80 | -0.25% |
| Jun 3 | $7.90 | $8.36 | $8.84 | -0.30% |
| Jun 4 | $7.86 | $8.35 | $8.87 | -0.35% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $7.86 | $8.35 | $8.87 | -0.35% |
| Week 2 | $7.64 | $8.32 | $9.07 | -0.69% |
| Week 3 | $7.47 | $8.29 | $9.21 | -1.03% |
| Week 4 | $7.32 | $8.26 | $9.33 | -1.38% |
| Week 5 | $7.19 | $8.24 | $9.43 | -1.72% |
| Week 6 | $7.07 | $8.21 | $9.52 | -2.06% |
| Week 7 | $6.97 | $8.18 | $9.60 | -2.40% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Ethereum Classic (ETC) is a cryptocurrency categorized as a Smart Contract Platform and Layer 1 (L1) with Proof of Work (PoW) consensus. It is associated with the Coinbase 50 Index.
Its genesis date is 2015-07-30, and its symbol is ETC.
This framing places ETC as an asset operating in the PoW, L1 space under the ETC symbol.
Ethereum Classic launched on July 30, 2015.
Ethereum Classic is currently priced at $8.85, ranked 57th, with a market cap of $1.38B.
Its all-time high is $167.09 and its all-time low is $0.615.
The forecast maps 2026's average price at $8.85 with a NEUTRAL sentiment, and a 30-day range of $7.77 to $10.07. The 2026 min and max are $7.87 and $10.38, respectively.
A major floor 11.8% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
Price is testing support right now (0.5% away) — a key level to hold.
The nearest ceiling, 19.3% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 27.8% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key ETC support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of ETC market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $8.92 | Sell | $8.90 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $8.94 | Sell | $8.97 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $9.22 | Sell | $9.00 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $8.78 | Sell | $8.89 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $8.62 | Sell | $9.23 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $10.53 | Sell | $10.81 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 46.42 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 0.00 | Buy |
| CCI (20) | -93.29 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -100.00 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.07 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | -4.67 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.21 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 0.00 | Buy |
| TRIX (15) | 0.17 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | -0.00 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 40.63 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -0.44 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 40.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 8.88 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 9.97 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.16 | Info |
The market sentiment is NEUTRAL, with RSI14 at 50.
Moving averages show SMA50 at $8.76 and SMA200 at $10.61, with near-term support at $8.34 and resistance at $10.00. The 30-day range spans from $7.77 to $10.07.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7.87 | $8.82 | $10.50 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $6.06 | $7.53 | $9.85 | -15% | Neutral | |
| $11.83 | $15.02 | $20.27 | +70% | Bullish | |
| $11.71 | $15.16 | $20.96 | +72% | Bullish | |
| $9.62 | $12.66 | $17.88 | +44% | Bullish | |
| $12.66 | $16.91 | $24.30 | +92% | Bullish | |
| $18.65 | $25.27 | $36.92 | +186% | Bullish | |
| $16.71 | $22.93 | $34.01 | +160% | Bullish | |
| $13.72 | $19.07 | $28.68 | +116% | Bullish | |
| $22.01 | $30.95 | $47.14 | +251% | Bullish | |
| $30.42 | $45.14 | $72.58 | +412% | Bullish | |
| $64.62 | $104.99 | $182.85 | +10.9x | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $7.87 | $8.82 | $10.34 | +5.25% |
| June 2026 | $7.04 | $8.24 | $9.86 | -6.58% |
| July 2026 | $6.79 | $8.01 | $9.69 | -2.79% |
| August 2026 | $7.09 | $8.41 | $10.26 | +4.97% |
| September 2026 | $6.78 | $8.07 | $9.92 | -4.00% |
| October 2026 | $6.16 | $7.36 | $9.11 | -8.80% |
| November 2026 | $6.43 | $7.72 | $9.61 | +4.86% |
| December 2026 | $6.97 | $8.39 | $10.50 | +8.70% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month ETC forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
Ethereum Classic's 2026 outlook centres on $8.82, within a $7.87 to $10.50 range. That marks a 0% change versus current levels. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
By 2027, ETC could reach as high as $9.85, with a base case around $7.53 and support toward $6.06 — roughly -15% from $8.38. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
Expect ETC to range from $11.83 to $20.27 through 2028. The $15.02 average target implies a +70% move from current prices. That is up +100% on the projected 2027 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The ETC price prediction for 2029 points to an average of $15.16 (low $11.71, high $20.96) — a potential gain of +72% on today's $8.38. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2030, ETC is projected to trade between $9.62 and $17.88, averaging $12.66 — a potential gain of +44% from today's $8.38. That is -16% versus the projected 2029 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Ethereum Classic's 2031 outlook centres on $16.91, within a $12.66 to $24.30 range. That is up +33% on the projected 2030 average. That marks a +92% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2032, ETC could reach as high as $36.92, with a base case around $25.27 and support toward $18.65 — roughly +186% from $8.38. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect ETC to range from $16.71 to $34.01 through 2033. The $22.93 average target implies a +160% move from current prices. That is -9% versus the projected 2032 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The ETC price prediction for 2034 points to an average of $19.07 (low $13.72, high $28.68) — a potential gain of +116% on today's $8.38. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2035, ETC is projected to trade between $22.01 and $47.14, averaging $30.95 — a potential gain of +251% from today's $8.38. That is up +62% on the projected 2034 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Ethereum Classic's 2040 outlook centres on $45.14, within a $30.42 to $72.58 range. That is up +46% on the projected 2035 average. That marks a +412% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2050, ETC could reach as high as $182.85, with a base case around $104.99 and support toward $64.62 — roughly +10.9x from $8.38. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in ETC today (≈ 119.331742 ETC) could be worth
$12,528.29
+$11,528.29 (+1153%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected ETC price of $104.99 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in ETCwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in ETC on May 26, 2025 (≈ 54.596669 ETC) would be worth
$457.52
-$542.48 (-54.2%) today · 0.46× · US Dollar
Based on a ETC entry price of $18.32 vs. today's $8.38.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $8.92 | $939.65 | -6.0% |
| 1 month ago | $8.45 | $992.25 | -0.8% |
| 3 months ago | $8.31 | $1,008.97 | +0.9% |
| 6 months ago | $14.14 | $592.82 | -40.7% |
| 1 year ago | $18.32 | $457.52 | -54.2% |
| All time (1.0y) ago | $19.7 | $425.41 | -57.5% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our ETC forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $17.00 around 2032.
Implied market cap at $17.00: $2.66B
The multi-year forecast begins with a 2026 avg of $8.85 and ROI of 0, with a NEUTRAL sentiment.
In 2027, the min is $5.61, the avg is $6.98, the max is $9.17, the ROI is -21.1, and the sentiment is BEARISH.
From 2028 onward, the outlook turns bullish: 2028 avg $13.90, max $18.84, min $10.91, ROI 57.1; 2029 avg $13.86, max $19.26, min $10.66, ROI 56.6; 2030 avg $11.20, min $8.47, max $15.90, ROI 26.6, sentiment BULLISH.
Further out, 2032 avg $21.76, max $32.00, min $15.97, ROI 145.9; 2033 avg $19.43, max $29.02, min $14.07, ROI 119.5; 2034 avg $16.15, max $24.46, min $11.55, ROI 82.5; 2035 avg $25.07, max $38.48, min $17.70, ROI 183.3. The 2040 forecast shows min $24.27, avg $36.34, max $58.95, ROI 310.7, sentiment BULLISH; and 2050 shows min $48.71, avg $80.15, max $141.01, ROI 805.6, sentiment BULLISH.
These are estimates, not guarantees, and are subject to change with market conditions.
Tap a question to reveal the answer.
The 2030 forecast shows avg $11.20, with min $8.47 and max $15.90, and ROI 26.6. The sentiment for 2030 is BULLISH.
Forecasts show a mix of years: 2026 neutral at avg $8.85, 2027 bearish with avg $6.98, and notable bullish potential later, with 2040 avg $36.34 (ROI 310.7) and 2050 avg $80.15 (ROI 805.6). These are estimates, not guarantees.
Yes, the forecast max for 2050 is $141.01, which would exceed $100.
Current price is $8.85 and market cap is $1.38B.
AllTimeHigh is $167.09 and AllTimeLow is $0.615.
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