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Ethereum Classic

#50
ETC
$9.1085
24h-1.27%
7d-4.99%
30d+4.15%

Ethereum Classic Price Performance

Low
High
$9.1051
$9.2852

Ethereum Classic Key Metrics

Market cap
$1.43B
FDV
$1.43B
Volume (24h)
$18.97M
Vol/Mkt Cap (24h)
0.01%
Total supply
156.56M ETC
Max. supply
210.7M ETC
Circulating supply
156.56M ETC
Profile score
78%
Updated May 15, 2026Rank #1240

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Ethereum Classic Overview

24h High
$9.29
24h Low
$9.11
24h Change
-1.27%
7d Change
-4.99%
30d Change
+4.15%
Volume 24h
$18.97M
Market Cap
$1.43B
Circulating Supply
156.56M ETC

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About Ethereum Classic

Ethereum Classic (ETC) is a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform that uses proof-of-work consensus to execute and store smart contracts and dApps. It was created in July 2016 by a group of developers and users who opposed the Ethereum Foundation's decision to hard fork the Ethereum blockchain in response to the "DAO hack." ETC is used for a variety of purposes, including creating dApps and issuing tokens, and has a strong focus on immutability and censorship-resistance. It is led by a team of developers and supported by a global community of users and organizations.
Ethereum Classic is used for a wide variety of purposes, including the creation of decentralized applications (dApps) and the issuance of tokens, which can represent a variety of assets such as virtual currency, utility tokens, security tokens, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). ETC is also used as a means of exchange, like traditional currencies, and can be bought, sold, and traded on cryptocurrency exchanges. In addition, Ethereum Classic has a strong focus on immutability and censorship-resistance, which has made it a popular choice for projects that require a secure and decentralized platform.
Ethereum Classic was created in July 2016 by a group of developers and users who opposed a decision by the Ethereum Foundation to hard fork the Ethereum blockchain in response to the "DAO hack," a controversial incident in which a vulnerability in a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) built on the Ethereum platform was exploited to steal a large amount of Ether (ETH), the native cryptocurrency of Ethereum. The hard fork effectively reversed the hack and returned the stolen funds to their original owners, but some members of the Ethereum community believed that this violated the principle of immutability and decided to continue using the original, unmodified Ethereum blockchain, which became known as Ethereum Classic. The Ethereum Classic project is led by a team of developers and is supported by a community of users and organizations around the world.

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Ethereum Classic ETC Down Forty Percent Yet Building

Ethereum Classic ETC Down Forty Percent Yet Building

Ethereum Classic (ETC) is the original Ethereum blockchain preserved after the 2016 DAO hack hard fork, operating as a Proof of Work smart contract platform using the ETChash algorithm with a hardcoded 210,700,000 maximum supply enforced through the 5M20 monetary policy. ETC trades around $9.54 with a market cap near $1.31B and a circulating supply of approximately 156.7 million against the fixed 210.7 million max. The token fell roughly 40% from late January to mid-April 2026 even as the network's ETChash hash rate held above 300 TH/s and developer activity reached all-time highs. Olympia upgrade governance layer activated on Mordor testnet in April 2026, with mainnet activation targeted by the end of 2026. The next fifthening block reward reduction is expected between August and October 2026.

Mia Halland logoMia HallandMay 12, 2026
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Tagger Just Became the Cheapest Way to Monetize Influence

Tagger Just Became the Cheapest Way to Monetize Influence

Tagger (TAG) is the native utility and governance token of the Tagger Protocol, a BNB Chain-built decentralized AI data labeling and dataset marketplace that operates under a DeCorp model where smart contracts replace corporate hierarchies and route rewards directly to verified contributors. TAG trades around $0.001572 with a $171M market cap and a $637M FDV, ranked #362 on CoinMarketCap, with 108 billion tokens circulating against a 405 billion total supply (about 27% in circulation). The token gained 134% over the past week, reaching a $0.002178 ATH on May 2 before correcting 13.7%. Tagger Protocol launched on BNB Chain in April 2024 and added USD1 stablecoin settlement in July 2025, with rewards split between TAG and USD1. Active enterprise contracts include $5M with Stables Money for AI data services and $4.89M with ReadiiTel and BlueSky Carbon Group for satellite imagery analysis.

Mia Halland logoMia HallandMay 6, 2026
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$2.8 Billion in TVL, $41 in Daily Revenue

$2.8 Billion in TVL, $41 in Daily Revenue

Solv Protocol holds $2.8 billion in total value locked, making it one of the largest Bitcoin-centric DeFi protocols still running. The SOLV token trades at $0.004428, down 97.8% from all-time highs. Three on-chain numbers tell the real story about where the protocol currently stands: a gargantuan TVL that could be far more hype than true traction, daily revenue that's non-existent, and a race to provide Bitcoin liquidity with one big problem,competition is heating up month-over-month.

Mia Halland logoMia HallandApr 22, 2026
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Ethereum Classic Market Data

The live Ethereum Classic price today is $9.11 USD with a 24-hour trading volume of $18,968,669.54 USD. We update our ETC to USD price in real-time. Ethereum Classic is down 1.27% in the last 24 hours.

The current market cap is $1,428,574,000.09 USD, ranking #50 by market capitalization. The circulating supply is 156,559,602 ETC out of a max supply of 210,700,000 ETC.