Ethereum Classic ETC
Rank #66 layer1smart contracts
Supply release: when does the rest arrive?
75% issued · minedThe remaining 25% is released by mining on a schedule fixed in the protocol.
New ETC enters circulation as a block reward that steps down on a schedule written into the consensus rules — no company controls it, and nobody can bring it forward or hold it back. Because it is enforced in code rather than by an issuer, the remaining supply arrives gradually over decades rather than in unlock events.
If every ETC that can ever exist were circulating at today's price, the market capitalisation would be about 1.3× what it is now.
Supply at a glance
About Ethereum Classic
Ethereum Classic is the original Ethereum chain that continued unaltered after the 2016 DAO hack prompted Ethereum's community to fork. It keeps proof-of-work mining and Ethereum's early code philosophy, at a fraction of the scale.
Launched by the developers who kept the original Ethereum chain running after the 2016 DAO fork (2016) — a continuation rather than a new invention.
Ethereum Classic in context
Ethereum Classic trades 95% below its all-time high of A$214.93, set in May 2021. Over the past 90 days it has lost 5.1% in AUD terms, trailing Bitcoin's +8.5% by 13.7 percentage points — one of the moves behind today's altcoin season index reading. Daily turnover runs at about 3.9% of its market value — liquid enough that ordinary retail orders fill without drama.
Computed from our market records at build time — figures refresh with the daily rebuild.
12-month range (AUD)
today sits 9% of the way up the rangeThe supply maths: what would a price target mean?
full calculator →Market cap = price × circulating supply. With 158.1 million ETC circulating, every dollar of ETC price is A$0.16B of market cap — so check what a target actually implies:
Where to buy Ethereum Classic in Australia
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| Exchange | AUD pair | Instant-buy cost | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swyftx | ✓ ETC/AUD | 0.6% + spread | 8.7/10 | Buy on Swyftx* |
| CoinSpot | ✓ ETC/AUD | 1% + spread | 8.5/10 | Buy on CoinSpot* |
| Digital Surge | ✓ ETC/AUD | 0.5% | 7.7/10 | Buy on Digital Surge* |
FAQ
What is the Ethereum Classic (ETC) price in AUD right now?
The ETC price in AUD is about A$10.82 as of our last data refresh — the price at the top of this page updates continuously from CoinGecko market data (every 10 minutes in production), quoted in Australian dollars first so there's no mental USD conversion. The converter above turns any ETC amount into AUD at the live rate.
How do I buy Ethereum Classic in Australia?
Ethereum Classic is listed on Swyftx, CoinSpot, Digital Surge with direct AUD pairs. Deposit AUD via PayID or bank transfer, then buy ETC — most platforms complete this in minutes after ID verification.
Is Ethereum Classic taxed in Australia?
Yes — the ATO treats Ethereum Classic as a CGT asset. Selling, swapping or spending it is a taxable event; holding over 12 months may qualify individuals for the 50% CGT discount. See our crypto tax guide.
When will the rest of the ETC supply be released?
The remaining 25% is released by mining on a schedule fixed in the protocol. New ETC enters circulation as a block reward that steps down on a schedule written into the consensus rules — no company controls it, and nobody can bring it forward or hold it back. Because it is enforced in code rather than by an issuer, the remaining supply arrives gradually over decades rather than in unlock events.
Who created Ethereum Classic?
Launched by the developers who kept the original Ethereum chain running after the 2016 DAO fork (2016) — a continuation rather than a new invention.
What is Ethereum Classic's all-time high in AUD?
Ethereum Classic peaked at A$214.93 in May 2021. Today's price sits 95% below that peak — the stat cards above track it daily.
Why does the ETC price here differ from prices I see in USD?
We quote in Australian dollars, so the number moves with both the coin's USD price and the AUD/USD exchange rate. Most global sites quote USD — multiply by the current exchange rate (or just use our converter above) and the numbers reconcile.
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