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Ethereum Classic price
$16.73
Ethereum Classic price
About Ethereum Classic (ETC)
Ethereum Classic is a ETH fork that focuses on immutability. Ethereum Classic (ETC) is the continuation of the unaltered history of the original Ethereum (ETH) blockchain. These two chains forked in 2016 after a compromise in the original protocol was discovered, which led to a disagreement among users of the platform at that time. Like Ethereum, Ethereum Classic is a decentralized computing platform that uses smart contracts to run decentralized applications.
Ethereum Classic (ETC) Price Today
Ethereum Classic price today is $16.73.
8,026 ETC was purchased today on Kraken worth $134,270. Check out the ETC chart above for more real time price data. Want to get updates on the latest crypto prices on-the-go? Sign up today to receive ETC price alerts. Kraken lets you buy and sell 412 cryptocurrencies, including ETC. There are some geographic restrictions which may affect the assets that are available in your verified country of residence. View all crypto prices.
Ethereum Classic (ETC) Price History
Ethereum Classic price is -39.06% over the last year. The highest price of ETC in the last year was $38.52 and the lowest price of Ethereum Classic in the last year was $14.05.
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-1.67%
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+4.80%
1m
-1.28%
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-39.06%
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Kraken classes Ethereum Classic to be within the following categories: Smart Contract Platform, DeFi, Layer 1, Proof of Work.
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Ethereum Classic FAQ
Can I trade Ethereum Classic at a lower price?
Yes, you can choose what price you pay for Ethereum Classic using Custom Orders on Kraken. If the price of Ethereum Classic reaches to your desired price, the order will execute automatically.
Is now a good time to buy Ethereum Classic?
Timing the market can be tough, but dollar cost averaging can help. By setting up recurring buys, you can constantly accumulate Ethereum Classic over time and not worry about whether or not now is the best time to buy.
What is the daily trading volume of Ethereum Classic?
8,026 ETC worth $134,270 was traded on Kraken in the last 24 hours.
What affects the Ethereum Classic price?
A variety of factors affect the price of Ethereum Classic including market sentiment, technical developments, user adoption and macro economic events.
How do I read the Ethereum Classic price chart?
To read the Ethereum Classic price chart, it can be useful to start by understanding the X-axis (which represents time) and the Y-axis (which represents the price). A line chart connects a crypto asset's closing prices with straight lines to clearly display its performance over time.
How can I analyze prices with the Ethereum Classic chart?
Analyzing price movement using the ETC chart can involve identifying areas of support and resistance, or using technical analysis which is the study of past price movements to forecast future trends. However, it's important to remember that no method can predict prices with 100% accuracy due to the market's volatility.
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