How $1,000 a Month in Ethereum Could Have Bought a House
I started buying ETH in January 2018 – right before it crashed 94%. $1,000 a month, 5 simple rules.
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Quick overview
- The test started at the worst moment: January 2018, right before Ethereum crashed 94%.
- With $1,000 a month, by September 2021 the portfolio could have paid for an entire house.
- As of October 24, 2026, the same portfolio holds 285 ETH.
- $1,000 Monthly ETH buy from January 2018
- −94% ETH crash right after the start
- 285 ETH Held as of October 24, 2026
The test
Could a normal person with $1,000 a month use Ethereum to buy a house? The test started at the worst possible moment, January 2018, right before ETH crashed 94%. This is a historical backtest, not financial advice.
The result
By September 2021, the portfolio could have paid for an entire house. As of October 24, 2026, it holds 285 ETH. A free ETH Real Estate Planner that runs in your browser is at proofofdata.pages.dev.
Watch the 30-second short to see how a worst-case start still worked.
FAQ
Can you buy a house with Ethereum DCA?
In this test, $1,000 a month from January 2018 could have paid for a house by September 2021, despite a 94% crash.
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