Bitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $70,741.30 on Monday, down 3.2% from Sunday’s opening price of $73,056.05. The price of bitcoin today at 7:28 am ET was $70,872.20.
Ethereum (ETH-USD) opened at $2,191.66 on Monday, down 4.1% from Sunday’s opening price of $2,285.43. Ethereum price today fell slightly after the open to $2,186.45 at 7:28 am ET.
Bitcoin and Ethereum are under pressure after the failure of US-Iran peace talks over the weekend. On Sunday, President Trump ordered a blockade of ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz to Iranian ports. Ships traveling to the ports of US allies will reportedly be able to navigate the waterway. Escalating tensions with Iran, along with rising prices according to Friday’s CPI report, have weakened demand for cryptocurrencies and other risk assets.
The price of bitcoin this morning was 3.2% lower than the opening price on Sunday. Below is how the opening price of bitcoin has changed compared to the past week, month, and year:
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A week ago: +2.5%
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A month ago: +0.3%
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One year ago: -17%
Bitcoin’s all-time high was $126,198.07 on October 6, 2025. Bitcoin’s all-time low was $0.04865 on July 14, 2010.
Ethereum price this morning was 4.1% lower than Sunday’s open. Below is how Ethereum’s opening price has changed compared to the past week, month, and year:
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A week ago: +3.9%
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A month ago: +5.7%
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One year ago: +33.4%
Ethereum’s all-time high was $4,953.73 on August 24, 2025. Ethereum’s all-time low was $0.4209 on October 21, 2015.
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Bitcoin is a type of cryptocurrency, which is a currency that exists only in digital form and operates without government or banking supervision. In comparison, the US dollar, EU euro, Canadian dollar and other national currencies have paper versions and are issued by their respective governments.
Bitcoin is based on a public digital ledger that validates and records transactions and verifies ownership of bitcoin. This ledger is called a blockchain and is globally distributed (i.e. decentralized) across a vast global network of servers.
Decentralization is a fundamental aspect of cryptocurrencies. Decentralization facilitates peer-to-peer payments without banking intermediaries, improves security and protects against manipulation attempts.
More information: What is Bitcoin and how does it work?
There are several ways to buy Bitcoin. You can turn to a crypto exchange, fintech app, or traditional brokerage that will allow you to purchase a bitcoin ETF.
However, before placing a trade, decide what you really want: full ownership of your bitcoins and private keys, or easy price exposure within a familiar, regulated system.
Whichever path you take, it’s important to remember that bitcoin is still a high-risk and very volatile asset compared to many other investments. Prices can rise or fall quickly, sometimes without prior notice. If you’re considering buying bitcoin, assume volatility is part of the deal.
More information: Is bitcoin price volatility an investment opportunity? Here’s how to buy bitcoins.
Whether you’re new to tracking the value of bitcoin or a more experienced cryptocurrency investor, the following bitcoin price chart from Yahoo Finance shows a visual history of how the currency’s value continues to move and evolve.
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