See exactly what a $1,000 investment in Ethereum on 1 January 2025 would be worth today — and when you should have sold.
Ethereum (ETH) entered 2025 above $3,000, having delivered strong returns in 2024 following the approval of spot Ethereum ETFs. The performance of ETH in 2025 has been shaped by continued institutional demand, the evolving DeFi ecosystem, and broader market conditions. If you had invested $1,000 in Ethereum on 1 January 2025, the interactive chart below shows precisely what that investment would be worth today.
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The exact figure is shown live in the chart above and updates automatically with Ethereum's current price. ETH started 2025 above $3,000 following strong gains in 2024.
Ethereum's 2025 performance has been mixed relative to Bitcoin, with ETH underperforming BTC in the early part of the year. The chart above shows the full picture from January 2025 to today.
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.
Ethereum has faced increased competition from alternative Layer 1 blockchains and Layer 2 networks in 2025. While ETH ETF inflows have been positive, they have been smaller relative to Bitcoin ETF inflows, leading to underperformance versus BTC.
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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.