See exactly what a $1,000 investment in Ethereum on 1 January 2024 would be worth today — and when you should have sold.
Ethereum (ETH) began 2024 at around $2,300 and had a strong year, benefiting from the broader crypto bull market and the approval of spot Ethereum ETFs in the United States in May 2024. ETH surged above $4,000 during the year. If you had invested $1,000 in Ethereum on 1 January 2024, the interactive chart below shows precisely what that investment would be worth at today's price.
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The exact figure is shown live in the chart above and updates automatically with Ethereum's current price. ETH started 2024 at around $2,300 and rose above $4,000 during the year following the approval of spot Ethereum ETFs.
Yes. The SEC approved spot Ethereum ETFs in May 2024, following the Bitcoin ETF approvals in January 2024. This opened Ethereum to a new class of institutional investors and contributed to the price surge seen in the first half of 2024.
All price data is sourced from Yahoo Finance using weekly closing prices. Results are historical and for informational purposes only. The calculator does not account for exchange fees, taxes, or the exact timing of trades within a trading day.
Bitcoin outperformed Ethereum in 2024 on a percentage basis, largely due to the earlier and larger institutional inflows from Bitcoin ETFs. However, Ethereum still delivered strong returns from its January 2024 starting price. The chart above shows the full picture.
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Disclaimer: This tool displays historical market data for informational and educational purposes only. Past performance is not indicative of future results. All calculations are based on weekly closing prices sourced from Yahoo Finance. Market sentiment indicators (Fear & Greed Index, Altcoin Season Index) are provided by CoinMarketCap. Nothing on this page constitutes financial advice, investment advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any asset. Always conduct your own research before making any investment decision.