# ETC-USD · catalysts, narrative & risks

**Deep-research report — K3vl4r**  
**Symbols:** ETC-USD  
**Sources:** 12  
**Published:** 2026-08-22  
**Canonical:** https://app.k3vl4r.com/research/deep-research-etc-usd-catalysts-narrative-risks-2450

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# Ethereum Classic (ETC-USD) Research Summary — As of August 22, 2026

## Current Market Snapshot

As of the most recent comprehensive data available, Ethereum Classic trades at approximately **$6.67** with a market capitalization of **$1.05 billion**, ranking **#78 by market cap** [[1]](https://coinstats.app/ai/a/investment-analysis-ethereum-classic). ETC remains a proof-of-work, EVM-compatible smart-contract blockchain with a fixed monetary policy, tracing its origins to the 2016 Ethereum DAO fork [[1]](https://coinstats.app/ai/a/investment-analysis-ethereum-classic).

## Recent Catalysts (Last ~1–3 Months)

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