If you had invested $1,000 in Ethereum in 2026

Bought on 1 January 2026 at $3,000, $1,000 would be worth $589 today — a loss of 41%, or −46% per year.

ETH bought: 0.3333 ETH; at $3,000
Worth today: $589; 0.59×
Versus fair value then: −13%; below fair value

Value of $1,000 over time

Value$1,000 invested

Buying $100 every month instead

Invested since Jan 2026: $1,100; 11 buys
Worth today: $898; −18%
Average price: $2,166; 0.508 ETH

What the trend model said at the time

On 1 Jan 2026, Ether was 13% below its power-law fair value of $3,451 — below fair value. Buying below fair value has historically given better odds over the following years.

See where Ether sits today on the live chart.

First daily close of the year on Coinbase; no fees or taxes. Past returns are no guarantee for the future. Not financial advice.