Bitcoin vs Ethereum
From 2021-10 to 2026-10, $1,000 in Bitcoin became $1,312.07; in Ethereum, $546.88. Dividends reinvested where applicable; crypto uses closing prices.
| Window (monthly closes) | Bitcoin value | CAGR | Ethereum value | CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 years: 2025-10 to 2026-10 | $734.37 | -26.56% | $609.57 | -39.04% |
| 5 years: 2021-10 to 2026-10 | $1,312.07 | 5.58% | $546.88 | -11.37% |
| 10 years: 2016-10 to 2026-10 | Not enough history | Not enough history | Not enough history | Not enough history |
| Common history: 2017-11 to 2026-10 | $7,861.80 | 26.02% | $5,244.90 | 20.43% |
Aligned common monthly observations; these are not simultaneous executable prices. Latest month may be incomplete. Bitcoin: last price date 2026-10-25 · Ethereum: last price date 2026-10-25
Past performance does not predict future returns. Fees, taxes and FX excluded. Crypto can be highly volatile.
Bitcoin history
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2011 · 2012 · 2013 · 2014 · 2015 · 2016 · 2017 · 2018 · 2019 · 2020 · 2021 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024Ethereum history
January start years (comparison windows above may start in another month):
2018 · 2019 · 2020 · 2021 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024