Ethereum (ETH) Coin Check
Ethereum is the largest platform for smart contracts, DeFi and layer 2s. ETH is needed as the fee for every transaction, secures the network through staking, and part of the fees is permanently burned.
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 is compared with its own history.
What speaks against the project and what to watch out for.
The full analysis for Ethereum and more than 1,000 other coins
Tokenomics, team, risks and utility – six pillars, one grade. From the COMPASS plan.
See plansFrequently asked questions
What is Ethereum?
Ethereum is the largest platform for smart contracts, DeFi and layer 2s. ETH is needed as the fee for every transaction, secures the network through staking, and part of the fees is permanently burned.
How does CryptoCompass rate Ethereum?
With an overall grade of 1.3 (85 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 from its all-time high?
The all-time high of ETH is $4,946 (24 Aug 2025). On 1 Oct 2026, ETH trades at $2,681, which is 46% 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.