Ethereum Classic Price Set for Liftoff with Upcoming Upgrades

Ethereum Classic (ETC) is preparing for significant upgrades in 2026 that could boost its price. The fifth 'Fifthening' will reduce miner rewards by 20%, and the Olympia Upgrade will introduce EIP-1559 fee burning, reducing supply over time.

The upgrade also brings on-chain DAO treasury protocol, allowing community funding of developers and supporting new decentralized applications (dApps). This could attract more projects to the network and strengthen its ecosystem.

Looking at technical analysis, Ethereum Classic remains in a long-term downtrend. However, if it breaks above $10.18, it could rally toward the $12-$14 region. But if it loses support around $6.20-$6.50, bearish momentum could push the price toward the $5.50-$5.80 area.

Price predictions for 2026 range from $5.50 to $14.00, with a potential average of $10.18. In 2030, Ethereum Classic is expected to trade between $28 and $137, assuming sustained market growth and proof-of-work relevance.