What is Ethereum Classic (ETC)?

Ethereum Classic is a cryptocurrency that trades under the ticker ETC. It is currently trading at $7.09 CAD and ranks among the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.

How much does 1 ETC cost today?

As of right now, 1 ETC costs $7.09 CAD. The price is updated live from CoinGecko and changes throughout the day based on global trading activity.

How do I buy Ethereum Classic in Canada?

Canadians can buy Ethereum Classic on regulated Canadian exchanges such as Bitbuy, Newton, NDAX, Wealthsimple Crypto, and Shakepay. Ethereum Classic is also available on major international exchanges (Coinbase, Kraken, Binance) and as spot ETFs in some cases. Always confirm the platform is registered with the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) before depositing funds.

How is Ethereum Classic taxed in Canada?

In Canada, the CRA treats cryptocurrency as a commodity rather than a currency. Selling, trading, or spending Ethereum Classic triggers a capital gain or loss — 50% of which is taxable as income at your marginal rate. If you trade Ethereum Classic frequently or as a business, the CRA may treat profits as 100% taxable business income. Keep detailed records of every transaction, including date, amount, fair market value in CAD, and counterparty.

Is Ethereum Classic a good investment?

This page does not provide investment advice. Ethereum Classic is a volatile asset — historical price swings have included gains and losses of more than 50% within single calendar years. Before investing, understand your time horizon, risk tolerance, and only invest what you can afford to lose. Consider using our DCA Simulator to test how dollar-cost-averaging into Ethereum Classic would have performed historically.

Can I stake Ethereum Classic?

Ethereum Classic uses a non-staking consensus mechanism, so it cannot be staked directly in the same way as proof-of-stake coins like Ethereum or Solana. Some platforms offer "earn" or lending products that pay yield on Ethereum Classic, but these carry counterparty risk.

Ethereum Classic Price (ETC)

Rank #62 by market cap

            CA$7.09
        

24H Change -2.05%

7D Change -4.89%

Market Cap $1.11B

24H Volume $30.30M

24H High CA$7.32

24H Low CA$7.09

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Trend Signals Updated on page load · Not financial advice

📉 -2.05% today

Sharp drop today — sellers dominate short-term. Could be a buying opportunity or the start of a deeper correction.

🗓️ -4.89% this week

Negative week — price has drifted lower. Watch if this becomes a multi-week pattern.

⚠️ Near 24h low

Price is trading near its lowest point of the day — bears have pushed it down. A bounce from this level is possible, but a close here is bearish.

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About Ethereum Classic

Ethereum Classic (ETC) is a cryptocurrency currently ranked #62 by market capitalization. It trades at CA$7.09 CAD with a 24-hour trading volume of $30.30M.

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