Bitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $76,969.03 on Monday, about $446 lower than last Monday’s opening price. At 8:00 am ET this morning, the price of bitcoin rose to $77,292.81.
Ethereum (ETH-USD) opened at $2,097.55 on Monday, about $32 lower than last Monday’s opening price. Ethereum price rose this morning and was $2,112.89 at 8:00 am ET.
Investors are eager for a deal between the United States and Iran, or at least continued signs that a deal is closer, and the president’s comments this weekend certainly made it seem like a deal was getting closer.
The framework of the agreement is “subject to finalization” between the United States, Iran and several other countries, and the “final aspects and details of the agreement” will be announced shortly, President Trump said in a Truth Social post on Saturday.
Current price of bitcoin and ethereum
bitcoin
The price of bitcoin this morning was 0.4% higher than Sunday’s opening price. 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: -0.6%
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A month ago: -0.6%
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One year ago: -28.6%
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
Ethereum price this morning was 0.9% 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: -1.4%
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A month ago: -9.4%
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One year ago: -17.1%
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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How Bitcoin works
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?
How to buy Bitcoin in 2026
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.
Bitcoin and Ethereum price charts
Whether you’re new to tracking the value of bitcoin and ethereum or a more experienced crypto investor, Yahoo Finance’s bitcoin price chart and ethereum price chart below show a visual history of how the value of coins continues to move and evolve.
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