How to Buy Ethereum Classic (ETC)
Ethereum Classic (ETC) is trading around $7.11. Follow these steps to buy your first ETC safely — no prior experience needed.
Ethereum Classic is ranked #69 by market capitalisation, with about $25.9M traded over the past 24 hours.
Ethereum Classic at a glance
- Market-cap rank
- #69
- Category
- Smart Contract Platform · Layer 1 (L1)
- Price
- $7.11
- Market cap
- $1.1B
- 24h trading volume
- $25.9M
- Circulating supply
- 158.87M ETC (75.4% of the 210.7M maximum)
- All-time high
- $167.09 on May 6, 2021 · 95.7% below the peak
Daily trading volume equals 2.3% of ETC's market cap — typical liquidity for a coin of its size.
Where to buy ETC
Exchanges whose own market lists currently show a live ETC market:
| Exchange | Market | Pair |
|---|---|---|
| Binance | Spot | ETCUSDT |
| Bybit | Spot | ETCUSDT |
| OKX | Spot | ETC-USDT |
| Binance | Perpetual futures | ETCUSDT |
| Bybit | Perpetual futures | ETCUSDT |
| OKX | Perpetual futures | ETC-USDT-SWAP |
Perpetual futures are leveraged derivatives — they don't give you ownership of ETC. To hold the coin itself, buy it on a spot market.
Networks and contract addresses
Ethereum Classic runs on its own blockchain, so there is no token contract to check — when you withdraw, choose the native ETC network.
Always verify a contract address on the project's official website or a block explorer before sending funds — scam tokens copy the names and tickers of popular coins.
1. Choose a reputable exchange
Pick a well-established exchange that lists ETC and serves your country — for example Binance, Bybit, and OKX. Compare fees, supported payment methods and security track record.
2. Create and verify your account
Sign up with your email, set a strong password and enable two-factor authentication. Most exchanges require identity verification (KYC) before you can deposit.
3. Deposit funds
Fund your account by bank transfer, card or another cryptocurrency. Bank transfers are usually cheapest; cards are fastest.
4. Buy ETC
Open the ETC market, enter the amount you want to buy and confirm. A market order fills instantly at the current price; a limit order lets you set your own price.
5. Store it securely
For long-term holding, move your ETC to a personal wallet (hardware wallets are safest). Only keep on the exchange what you plan to trade soon.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Ethereum Classic (ETC)?
Ethereum Classic can be bought on Binance, Bybit, and OKX. Compare trading fees and check that the exchange serves your country before you sign up.
Which network should I use to send ETC?
Ethereum Classic runs on its own blockchain, so there is no token contract to check — when you withdraw, choose the native ETC network.
How far is ETC from its all-time high?
Ethereum Classic's all-time high was $167.09, set on May 6, 2021. At around $7.11 it trades 95.7% below that peak.
Is ETC easy to buy and sell?
About $25.9M worth of ETC traded over the last 24 hours — 2.3% of its market cap. Daily trading volume equals 2.3% of ETC's market cap — typical liquidity for a coin of its size.
Before you buy: check the analysis
See Ethereum Classic's live technicals, fundamentals and composite score before you commit.
Open Ethereum Classic analysis →Exchange listings come from the exchanges' own market lists; supply, all-time high, networks and categories come from CoinGecko.
This guide is for education only and is not financial advice. Crypto is volatile — never invest more than you can afford to lose.