Bitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $66,287.48, up 0.9% from yesterday’s opening price. The price of bitcoin rose in early trading to $66,433.15 at 7:30 a.m. ET.

Ethereum (ETH-USD) opened at $1,794.94, up 4.1% from yesterday’s open. The price of ethereum held pretty steady in early trading, shifting to $1,791.95 at 7:30 a.m. ET.

Both bitcoin and ethereum prices posted their strongest opening levels in about two weeks following news that the U.S. and Iran are making meaningful strides toward a permanent peace deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

While details of the deal remain murky, and inflation concerns are still rampant thanks to the months-long war, there is enough optimism among crypto traders to push prices higher.

The Fed is set to meet today to kick off its two-day policy-setting meeting, which will give us more insight into how they view current inflation levels and whether the pending resolution will be enough to call off potential rate hikes later in the year.

Watch to learn more: Bitcoin tops $66K after Middle East peace pact sparks rally

Current price of bitcoin and ethereum

Bitcoin

The price of bitcoin was up 0.9% this morning from Monday’s open. Here’s a look at how the opening bitcoin price has changed versus last week, month, and year:

• One week ago: +5.1%

• One month ago: -16.2%

• One year ago: -37.2%

The all-time high for bitcoin was $128,198.07 on Oct. 6, 2025. The all-time low value for bitcoin was $0.04865 on July 14, 2010.

Ethereum

The price of ethereum this morning is up 4.1% compared to Monday’s open. Here’s a look at how the opening ethereum price has changed versus last week, month, and year:

• One week ago: +6.2%

• One month ago: -19.3%

• One year ago: -29.5%

The all-time high for ethereum was $4,953.73 on Aug. 24, 2025. The all-time low value for ethereum was $0.4209 on Oct. 21, 2015.

Bitcoin, ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies are rapidly evolving. Follow the latest developments from Yahoo Finance and others here.

What is Ethereum and how does it work?

Ethereum is the 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 applications and store value.

Some investors trade short-term, others accumulate their holdings slowly, and still others focus on earning a yield by locking up 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 significantly more volatile than the S&P 500 for many investors. But it’s no longer a moonshot — it’s a foundational piece of a modern digital portfolio.

Here’s how to start investing in ethereum.

• Step 1: Choose your Ethereum investment strategy

• Step 2: Pick the right platform

• Step 3: Complete identity verification (KYC)

• Step 4: Fund your Ethereum purchase

• Step 5: Execute the trade

• Step 6: Securing your investment

Learn more: How to buy Ethereum and what to know before you do

Bitcoin and ethereum price charts

Whether you’re brand new to tracking the value of bitcoin and ethereum or a more seasoned crypto investor, Yahoo Finance’s price-of-ethereum chart below shows a visual history of how the currency’s value continues to move and evolve.

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