Ethereum Classic (ETC) Coin Check
Ethereum Classic is the original Ethereum blockchain that did not follow the 2016 fork and still runs on mining (proof of work). ETC pays the fees for smart contracts.
The analysis in detail
Founders, investors, token distribution, lockups and unlocks at a glance, with sources and dates.
Who bought when at what price, and how much is still coming to the market.
The most important risks with evidence, plus how overheated Ethereum Classic is compared with its own history.
What speaks against the project and what to watch out for.
The full analysis for Ethereum Classic and more than 1,000 other coins
Tokenomics, team, risks and utility – six pillars, one grade. From the COMPASS plan.
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What is Ethereum Classic?
Ethereum Classic is the original Ethereum blockchain that did not follow the 2016 fork and still runs on mining (proof of work). ETC pays the fees for smart contracts.
How does CryptoCompass rate Ethereum Classic?
With an overall grade of 3.4 (43 out of 100) across six pillars: tokenomics, team, utility, security, execution and relevance. Grades range from 1.0 (very strong) to 5.0 (very weak). The reasoning for each pillar is inside CryptoCompass.
How far is Ethereum Classic from its all-time high?
The all-time high of ETC is $167 (6 May 2021). On 1 Oct 2026, ETC trades at $8.84, which is 95% below it.
Is the grade a buy recommendation?
No. We rate the structure of the project, not the price. A good grade says nothing about whether the price is currently cheap. Not investment advice.
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We rate the structure of the project, not the price. Not investment advice. Crypto is highly risky and a total loss is possible. Price data: CoinGecko, as of 1 Oct 2026.