Bitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $78,543.43 on Tuesday, even with Monday’s opening price. The price of bitcoin at 7: 16 am ET rose sharply to $ 80,921.09. Bitcoin is up 5.2% over the past five days.
Ethereum (ETH-USD) opened at $2,322.49 on Tuesday, even with Monday’s opening price. The price of ethereum rose to $2,374.66 as of 7:16 am ET. Over the past five days, ethereum has risen by 4.66%.
While gold has fallen over the past five days amid expected interest rate hikes, the value of the two most popular cryptocurrencies is rising.
Bitcoin is back above $80,000 this morning. In fact, it peaked above $81,000 today, a level the currency hasn’t reached since January.
Crypto investors did not seem confused following the escalation of military actions in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, following the US plan to open the way for neutral ships to exit the crisis.
Current price of bitcoin and ethereum
Bitcoin
The price of bitcoin this morning had a Monday open, but then quickly rose to over $80,000. Here’s a look at how the price of bitcoin has changed over the past week, month, and year:
-
One week ago: +1.5%
-
One month ago: +16.7%
-
One year ago: -16.7%
Bitcoin’s high was $128,198.07 on Oct. 6, 2025. The lowest price of bitcoin was $0.04865 on July 14, 2010.
Ethereum
The price of ethereum this morning was the same as Monday’s open. Here’s a look at how the opening price of ethereum has changed over the past week, month, and year:
-
One week ago: +0.8%
-
One month ago: +12.4%
-
One year ago: +28.4%
Ethereum’s high was $4,953.73 on Aug. 24, 2025. The all-time low price of ethereum was $0.4209 on Oct. 21, 2015.
Bitcoin, ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies are emerging rapidly. Follow the latest developments from Yahoo Finance and more here.
What is Ethereum and how does it work?
Ethereum is a blockchain, while ether is the cryptocurrency that runs on it. When people say they’re “buying ethereum,” they’re usually buying ETH — the digital asset used to run apps and store value.
Some investors trade short-term, others accumulate their capital gradually, and others focus on getting a yield by staking their ETH to help run the network – a process known as staking.
How to buy Ethereum
Ether, the native cryptocurrency used on the Ethereum platform, remains more volatile than the S&P 500 for many investors. But it’s no longer a moonshot — it’s a fundamental part of the modern digital portfolio.
Here’s how to start investing in ethereum.
-
Step 1: Choose your Ethereum investment strategy
-
Step 2: Choose the right platform
-
Step 3: Complete identity verification (KYC)
-
Step 4: Earn money for your Ethereum purchases
-
Step 5: Make a trade
-
Step 6: Protecting your investment
Read more: How to buy Ethereum and what you should know before you do
Bitcoin and ethereum price charts
Whether you’re new to tracking the value of bitcoin and ethereum or a seasoned crypto investor, the Yahoo Finance ethereum price chart below shows a visual history of how the currency’s value continues to fluctuate.
More on crypto from the Yahoo Finance team:
