Ethereum in May: seasonality and history
Since 2016, Ethereum has risen in May in 55% of years (6 of 11), with an average return of +30.02% and a median of +11.26%. That makes May its #1 month of 12.
Average+30.02%
Years up55%
Best year2017 · +184.59%
Worst year2022 · −28.86%
The seasonal path through May
Cumulative sum of each day's average return through May, all years since 2016.
| Strongest days | Avg | Up |
|---|---|---|
| May 8 | +4.21% | 64% |
| May 30 | +3.21% | 64% |
| May 13 | +3.01% | 73% |
| Weakest days | Avg | Up |
|---|---|---|
| May 7 | −2.77% | 18% |
| May 27 | −1.73% | 45% |
| May 12 | −1.73% | 45% |
Seasonal trend windows touching May
- ▲ Bullish Apr 12 – May 5 · 24 days · seasonal Σ +25.30%
- ▲ Bullish May 28 – Jun 6 · 10 days · seasonal Σ +9.82%
May in recent years
| Year | Ethereum in May |
|---|---|
| 2026 | −11.16% |
| 2025 | +40.99% |
| 2024 | +24.82% |
| 2023 | −0.15% |
| 2022 | −28.86% |
| 2021 | −2.10% |
| 2020 | +11.26% |
| 2019 | +65.33% |
| 2018 | −13.77% |
| 2017 | +184.59% |
Questions
Is May a good month for Ethereum?
On average, yes: +30.02% since 2016, rising in 55% of years. But the range is wide, from −28.86% in 2022 to +184.59% in 2017, so an average is a tendency, not a forecast.
What are the strongest days in May?
May 8 (+4.21%, up 64% of years), May 30 (+3.21%, up 64% of years), May 13 (+3.01%, up 73% of years).