Ethereum Classic is projected to decline to $5.38 by 2027, a -22% move from its current price of $6.92. ETC is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell. Market sentiment sits at 26/100 (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 7/12/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13 | $6.75 | $6.91 | $7.08 | -0.09% |
| Jul 14 | $6.68 | $6.91 | $7.15 | -0.18% |
| Jul 15 | $6.62 | $6.90 | $7.20 | -0.26% |
| Jul 16 | $6.57 | $6.90 | $7.24 | -0.35% |
| Jul 17 | $6.53 | $6.89 | $7.27 | -0.44% |
| Jul 18 | $6.49 | $6.88 | $7.30 | -0.53% |
| Jul 19 | $6.45 | $6.88 | $7.33 | -0.61% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $6.45 | $6.88 | $7.33 | -0.61% |
| Week 2 | $6.24 | $6.84 | $7.48 | -1.22% |
| Week 3 | $6.08 | $6.79 | $7.59 | -1.83% |
| Week 4 | $5.94 | $6.75 | $7.68 | -2.43% |
| Week 5 | $5.81 | $6.71 | $7.74 | -3.02% |
| Week 6 | $5.70 | $6.67 | $7.80 | -3.62% |
| Week 7 | $5.59 | $6.63 | $7.85 | -4.21% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Ethereum Classic (ETC) is a cryptocurrency categorized as Smart Contract Platform and Layer 1 (L1). It operates on Proof of Work (PoW) as its consensus mechanism and sits in the Coinbase 50 Index category. Its genesis date is 2015-07-30.
These classifications place ETC within the family of digital assets defined by a base-layer network and programmable capabilities, as reflected by its inclusion in the listed categories and index group.
The facts here describe ETC as a tradable digital asset with a defined launch date and category membership, without extrapolating beyond the provided labels and timeline.
Ethereum Classic launched on July 30, 2015.
Ethereum Classic is currently priced at $7.36 with a market cap of $1.15B, and it ranks 64th.
The near-term price picture is neutral, with a 30-day range between $6.14 and $8.11 and a sentiment label of NEUTRAL.
Technical markers show a SMA50 of $8.59 and a SMA200 of $10.03, with a support level at $6.81 and a resistance at $10.00.
Forecasts depict a year-by-year path with a mix of outcomes: some years show flat or modest gains, while later years indicate stronger upside potential, culminating in notable multi-year gains in the 2030s and beyond.
A major floor 12.5% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
Price is testing support right now (2.1% away) — a key level to hold.
The nearest ceiling, 16.8% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 44.4% 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 | $7.09 | Sell | $7.05 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $7.10 | Sell | $7.11 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $7.21 | Sell | $7.23 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $7.86 | Sell | $7.66 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $8.21 | Sell | $8.26 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $9.29 | Sell | $9.77 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 38.18 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 14.75 | Buy |
| CCI (20) | -149.88 | Sell |
| Williams %R (14) | -100.00 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.02 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | -4.00 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.06 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 0.00 | Buy |
| TRIX (15) | -0.42 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -0.23 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 40.34 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -0.55 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 56.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 7.06 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 22.30 | Sell |
| ATR (14) | 0.14 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is NEUTRAL overall.
RSI(14) sits at 30, reinforcing a neutral momentum stance within the observed window.
Near-term levels are defined by a support of $6.81 and resistance of $10.00, with SMA indicators showing resistance around $8.59 (SMA50) and $10.03 (SMA200). The 30-day range is $6.14–$8.11, framing the immediate price corridor.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $6.78 | $6.87 | $7.09 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $4.32 | $5.38 | $7.06 | -22% | Bearish | |
| $6.67 | $8.51 | $11.54 | +24% | Bullish | |
| $6.88 | $8.95 | $12.46 | +30% | Bullish | |
| $6.29 | $8.33 | $11.85 | +21% | Bullish | |
| $5.55 | $7.48 | $10.84 | +9% | Neutral | |
| $8.96 | $12.24 | $18.07 | +78% | Bullish | |
| $9.70 | $13.44 | $20.15 | +96% | Bullish | |
| $6.14 | $8.63 | $13.13 | +26% | Bullish | |
| $7.99 | $11.37 | $17.52 | +65% | Bullish | |
| $12.88 | $19.41 | $31.66 | +182% | Bullish | |
| $21.00 | $34.89 | $61.86 | +408% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $6.78 | $6.87 | $7.73 | -0.72% |
| August 2026 | $5.20 | $6.13 | $7.42 | -10.75% |
| September 2026 | $5.38 | $6.39 | $7.81 | +4.18% |
| October 2026 | $5.22 | $6.22 | $7.67 | -2.57% |
| November 2026 | $4.68 | $5.60 | $6.95 | -9.96% |
| December 2026 | $4.73 | $5.68 | $7.09 | +1.44% |
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 $6.87, within a $6.78 to $7.09 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 $7.06, with a base case around $5.38 and support toward $4.32 — roughly -22% from $6.92. A cyclical pullback looks likely — prices rarely move in a straight line.
Expect ETC to range from $6.67 to $11.54 through 2028. The $8.51 average target implies a +24% move from current prices. That is up +58% 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 $8.95 (low $6.88, high $12.46) — a potential gain of +30% on today's $6.92. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2030, ETC is projected to trade between $6.29 and $11.85, averaging $8.33 — a potential gain of +21% from today's $6.92. That is -7% versus the projected 2029 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Ethereum Classic's 2031 outlook centres on $7.48, within a $5.55 to $10.84 range. That is -10% versus the projected 2030 average. That marks a +9% change versus current levels. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
By 2032, ETC could reach as high as $18.07, with a base case around $12.24 and support toward $8.96 — roughly +78% from $6.92. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect ETC to range from $9.70 to $20.15 through 2033. The $13.44 average target implies a +96% move from current prices. That is up +10% on the projected 2032 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The ETC price prediction for 2034 points to an average of $8.63 (low $6.14, high $13.13) — a potential gain of +26% on today's $6.92. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2035, ETC is projected to trade between $7.99 and $17.52, averaging $11.37 — a potential gain of +65% from today's $6.92. That is up +32% on the projected 2034 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Ethereum Classic's 2040 outlook centres on $19.41, within a $12.88 to $31.66 range. That is up +71% on the projected 2035 average. That marks a +182% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2050, ETC could reach as high as $61.86, with a base case around $34.89 and support toward $21.00 — roughly +408% from $6.92. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in ETC today (≈ 144.508671 ETC) could be worth
$5,042.26
+$4,042.26 (+404%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected ETC price of $34.89 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 Jul 1, 2025 (≈ 60.239319 ETC) would be worth
$416.86
-$583.14 (-58.3%) today · 0.42× · US Dollar
Based on a ETC entry price of $16.6 vs. today's $6.92.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $7.06 | $980.49 | -2.0% |
| 1 month ago | $8.11 | $853.38 | -14.7% |
| 3 months ago | $8.19 | $844.58 | -15.5% |
| 6 months ago | $12.03 | $575.1 | -42.5% |
| 1 year ago | $16.6 | $416.86 | -58.3% |
| All time (1.1y) ago | $19.7 | $351.29 | -64.9% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $14.00 around 2040.
Implied market cap at $14.00: $2.19B
Across the multi-year forecast, the path is mixed but increasingly constructive in later years. In 2026 the min/avg/max prices are $6.81/$7.06/$7.86 with a 0% ROI and NEUTRAL sentiment.
In 2027 the forecast shows a retreat to a min of $4.14, an average of $5.18, and a max of $6.84, with a -26.7% ROI and BEARISH sentiment.
From 2028 onward, the outlook turns more positive: 2028 avg $9.05 with 28.1% ROI, 2029 avg $9.61 with 36.2% ROI, and 2030 avg $7.89 with 11.8% ROI, all NEUTRAL or cautious in tone.
The later years project substantial upside, including 2032 avg $13.57 (92.2% ROI, BULLISH), 2033 avg $12.95 (83.4% ROI, BULLISH), 2034 avg $8.83 (25.1% ROI, BULLISH), and 2035 avg $13.34 (89% ROI, BULLISH). Longer horizon outcomes show even stronger gains: 2040 avg $19.94 (182.5% ROI, BULLISH) and 2050 avg $40.34 (471.4% ROI, BULLISH).
These are estimate figures and not guarantees; actual results can vary with market conditions and other factors.
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The forecast for 2030 shows min $5.91, avg $7.89, max $11.35 with ROI 11.8% and sentiment NEUTRAL.
The year-by-year outlook is mixed: 2027 shows a bear case (-26.7% ROI), while later years, especially 2032 (ROI 92.2%), 2033 (ROI 83.4%), and 2050 (ROI 471.4%), indicate strong upside potential. These are estimates, not guarantees.
Yes. The forecast years show max values above $10, including 2029 max $13.51 and 2032 max $20.26, 2035 max $20.83, 2040 max $33.01, and 2050 max $72.75.
All-time high $167.09 and all-time low $0.615.
Current price $7.36 and market cap $1.15B.
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