Ethereum Classic rose 7.00% on August 22, 2026, bringing its price to $7.95 as the cryptocurrency continued a notable stretch of gains. The move added to an already significant run, with the asset up 27.08% over the prior seven days.
The 30-day performance also reflects broad strength, with ETC gaining 14.65% over that longer window. The token's market capitalization stood at $1.4 billion following the latest advance.
The combined short- and medium-term gains place Ethereum Classic among the more active assets in the crypto market during the period. The 7-day figure of 27.08% represents the most pronounced leg of the recent upward move.
No single catalyst was identified in the available data to account for the price action. The figures reflect closing market conditions as of the date reported.
