Through The Years: What Can You Buy with 1 $ETH
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Konti na lang! While $BTC and other cryptocurrencies are reaching their all-time highs (ATHs), $ETH is still not breaking its own record.
While waiting for its ATH, BitPinas has created the things that you can buy in today’s economy from the average price of $ETH per year for the past 10 years.
About Ethereum
By the numbers: As of December 20, 2024
- 4,000+ projects build on Ethereum
- 96+ million wallets with an $ETH balance
- 53.3+ million smart contracts on Ethereum
- $410 billion value secured on Ethereum
- $3.5 billion creator earnings on Ethereum in 2021
- $142.7 billion worth of $ETH are locked for DeFi use.
- $118.1 billion worth of $ETH are staked for Ethereum’s security
What Can You Buy With 1 $ETH Through the Years?
Table of Contents
2015: A Ride From SM City North EDSA to Novaliches
The average price of $ETH in 2015 was ₱42.78.
I and BitPinas Lead Writer Shiela Bertillo are both living in Novaliches.
- So whether an IRL event is in Poblacion Makati, in Shangri-La, in Bonifacio Global City, or even in Pasay City, when going home, we might ride a UV express service to Novaliches from their terminals either in SM North or in Ayala Malls Trinoma for ₱40.
2016: A Jollibee Burger Bundle for Three Persons
The average price of $ETH in 2016 was ₱375.06.
Jollibee has always been a memorable fast-food chain for Filipinos.
- After a long and tiring day, you can buy pasalubong for your family that consists of a Cheesy Yumburger, Bacon Cheesy Yumburger, Amazing Aloha Champ Jr., three regular-sized fries, and three regular-sized drinks for ₱349.
- Note: You can also add some and upgrade your pasalubong into the ₱384-worth of burger bundle.
- Why You Should Consider This Meal? You should have at least a snack before going to your favorite community meet-up as the event food is usually served at every end part.
2017: A Smart Phone with Android 14 OS
The average price of $ETH in 2017 was ₱11,130.00.
For ₱10,999, your 1 $ETH can buy the Infinix NOTE 40 Pro with these features:
- Curved-edge 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate
- 108MP + 2MP + 2MP triple rear cameras and a 32MP selfie camera with dual LED flash.
- Runs on a MediaTek Helio G99 processor with 8GB of RAM, Android 14 OS, and the XOS 14 software.
- An under-display fingerprint scanner, 4G LTE connectivity, dual-band Wi-Fi, stereo speakers tuned by JBL, and 256GB of internal storage.
- A 5,000mAh battery powers the device with support for 70W fast charging and 20W magnetic wireless charging.
- Why You Should Consider This Phone? A typical Pinoy crypto trader normally has two phones—one for personal use and one for crypto applications and wallets.
2018: A Pre-Loved Apple Macbook Air
The average price of $ETH in 2018 was ₱37,244.48.
For ₱36,500, Galleon offers a pre-loved MacBook Air M2 2022 with these features:
- 13-inch Retina display
- 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5
- 128GB memory
- Thin and light to carry
- Why You Should Consider This Gadget? If your crypto career has now been upgraded and your phone cannot execute the tasks you have to do, this might have been a big help for your paperwork, guesting and attending online events, and even trading and airdrop farming.
2019: A Japanese-Brand Multipurpose Oven
The average price of $ETH in 2019 was ₱8,160.00.
For ₱8,000, your 1 $ETH can buy a Kyowa Air Fryer Oven KW-3860 on Lazada with these features:
- With Rotisserie & Stainless Steel Body.
- 24 liters capacity.
- A multifunction air fryer oven with different modes.
- A 360° air feature that has a 120-minute timer control.
- Why You Should Consider This Appliance? Pizza has always been a memorable snack for the crypto community. If you are considering making one or heating a cold one, this is a perfect appliance for you.
2020: A Ledger Flex Touchscreen Hardware Wallet
The average price of $ETH in 2020 was ₱17,760.00.
For ₱16,999, your 1 $ETH can buy the Ledger Flex Hardware Wallet with these features:
- A secure E Ink Touchscreen Crypto Wallet
- Powered by the Secure Element Chip and Ledger’s proprietary OS with offline keys.
- Users can confidently review and clear sign transactions on the E Ink secure touchscreen display.
- Users can customize the lock screen with their favorite NFT or picture, even when it’s off.
- Why You Should Consider This Wallet? As hardware wallets are more secure, Ledger Flex can also be connected to the Ledger Live app for managing digital assets.
2021: A Down Payment for a Studio Type Housing Unit
The average price of $ETH in 2021 was ₱100,000.00.
According to Moneymax, a ₱100,000 can be used for a down payment on a studio-type unit worth ₱2 million that demands a 5% upfront payment.
- Why You Should Consider This Asset? Finally, your long-term hard work and HODL discipline have seen fruit. You may now start building your family’s dream home.
2022: A YAMAHA Mio i125
The average price of $ETH in 2022 was ₱78,000.00.
For 77,900, your 1 $ETH can buy the YAMAHA Mio i125 with these features:
- An underbone scooter.
- 4-stroke, Air-cooled, SOHC, 2-valve
- Transistor Controlled Ignition
- 7.0kW (9.4PS) / 8000r/min Maximum Horse Power
- Fuel Injected Engine
- Why You Should Consider This Transpo? The IRL crypto events are so decentralized—in BGC, in SM MOA, in universities, in Makati, and many more! Thus, with the traffic in Metro Manila, it is a good idea to have a fast-paced transportation service.
2023: A Multi-Screen Trading Computer Setup
The average price of $ETH in 2023 was ₱99,000.00.
With your 1 $ETH, you now build your dream computer setup that can be used for trading, gaming, and even for your career.
- Why You Should Consider This Setup? We appreciate your Macbook’s performance. But it is time to give it a rest and use it for your out-of-town trips and IRL events instead. For your home crypto hustles, it is best to have your personal home computer.
2024: A Toyota Vios Down Payment
The average price of $ETH in 2024 was ₱145,000.00.
Your 1 $ETH can be used as a down payment for a car!
- With this down payment, you can now expect to have around ₱30,000 in monthly amortization.
- Why You Should Consider This? While you are using your motorcycle to move in and out of the Metro, your family is getting bigger. Having a car for your family travels will bring you comfort.
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