Ethereum Classic Price & Performance
ETC · CryptocurrencyLive market data · Last updated: August 21, 2026 at 3:55 p.m. (ET). Prices shown in USD and for information only — not investment advice.
Ethereum Classic (ETC) is trading at $7.57 USD, up +9.20% over the past 24 hours. Its market capitalization is $1.20B, ranking it #67 among all cryptocurrencies by market value.
How we think about Ethereum Classic at Evermore
Ethereum Classic (ETC) is currently classified as a mid-cap cryptocurrency by market value. This is an established cryptocurrency but materially smaller and more volatile than the top-ten names. Position sizing matters: a drawdown of 70–90% from a prior high is not unusual for assets in this tier, which is why we size crypto by what a client can lose without derailing their plan.
How Ethereum Classic is taxed in Canada
The Canada Revenue Agency treats cryptocurrency as a commodity, not currency. When you sell, trade, or spend Ethereum Classic, you trigger a taxable event — typically a capital gain (50% of the gain is taxable) if you are an investor, or fully-taxable business income if the CRA considers your trading a business. Every disposition must be reported, including crypto-to-crypto trades.
Can you hold Ethereum Classic in a TFSA or RRSP?
No. You cannot hold ETC directly inside a TFSA, RRSP, or other registered account — cryptocurrencies are not "qualified investments." Canadians who want tax-sheltered crypto exposure typically use a listed crypto ETF held inside a registered account instead, which changes the risk and fee profile considerably.
Common Questions
What is the price of Ethereum Classic (ETC) today?
Ethereum Classic is trading at approximately $7.57 USD. Prices are highly volatile and update continuously; this page refreshes its data on a short cache to stay reasonably current.
What is Ethereum Classic's market capitalization?
Ethereum Classic has a market capitalization of roughly $1.20B USD, ranking it #67 among all cryptocurrencies by market value.
How is Ethereum Classic taxed for Canadian investors?
The CRA treats Ethereum Classic as a commodity. Selling, trading, or spending it is a taxable disposition — normally a capital gain (50% taxable) for investors. Crypto-to-crypto trades are taxable too. Keep detailed records of the cost base and fair market value at each transaction.
Can I hold Ethereum Classic in my TFSA or RRSP?
Not directly — ETC is not a qualified investment for registered accounts. Canadians seeking sheltered exposure usually use a listed crypto ETF inside a TFSA or RRSP instead.
Is Ethereum Classic a good investment?
That depends entirely on your financial plan, time horizon, and risk tolerance. We treat crypto as a small speculative satellite position, never core capital. Speak with a CFP® or CIM® before allocating.
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