Ethereum
ETH#2| 1h | 24h | 7d | 30d | 1y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.73% | +4.48% | -1.01% | +3.44% | -36.48% |
About Ethereum
Ethereum changed the direction of the crypto industry by showing that a blockchain could do more than move digital money. It introduced smart contracts, allowing developers to build decentralized applications, token systems, lending protocols, NFT marketplaces, and entirely new financial infrastructure. ETH is the native asset that powers this network and is used for transaction fees, staking, and economic activity across the Ethereum ecosystem.
Unlike Bitcoin, Ethereum is not primarily defined by monetary scarcity. Its importance comes from utility, developer adoption, and the network effects built around decentralized applications. Many of the most important experiments in DeFi, tokenization, DAOs, stablecoins, and Web3 infrastructure have either started on Ethereum or remain closely connected to it.
For users following the ETH price, the asset represents more than short-term market movement. It reflects demand for block space, confidence in smart contract infrastructure, and Ethereum’s continuing role as a foundation for blockchain innovation. Ethereum remains one of the most important assets to watch for anyone interested in where decentralized technology is heading.
ETH in other currencies
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Where to buy Ethereum — ETH markets
| Exchange | Pair | Price | Volume (24h) | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pionex | ETH/USDT | $2,541.65 | $499.04M | green |
| Binance | ETH/USDT | $2,541.66 | $491.66M | green |
| CoinW | ETH/USDT | $2,542.34 | $307.69M | green |
| Biconomy.com | ETH/USDT | $2,541.65 | $282.13M | green |
| Phemex | ETH/USDT | $2,542.73 | $188.4M | green |
| Toobit | ETH/USDT | $2,541.65 | $186.81M | green |
| DigiFinex | ETH/USDT | $2,541.63 | $181.57M | green |
| XT.COM | ETH/USDT | $2,541.65 | $147.36M | green |
| Gate | ETH/USDT | $2,541.46 | $144.87M | green |
| GroveX | ETH/USDT | $2,544.03 | $118.78M | green |
| LBank | ETH/USDT | $2,542.53 | $106.63M | green |
| Hotcoin | ETH/USDT | $2,542.60 | $106.19M | green |
| Bybit | ETH/USDT | $2,541.61 | $103.71M | green |
| OKX | ETH/USDT | $2,541.73 | $99.05M | green |
| WEEX | ETH/USDT | $2,541.65 | $96.15M | green |
| Coinbase Exchange | ETH/USD | $2,543.51 | $94.62M | green |
| Binance | ETH/USDC | $2,539.42 | $85.01M | green |
| Ourbit | ETH/USDT | $2,542.60 | $81.8M | green |
| Websea | ETH/USDT | $2,541.67 | $80.55M | green |
| WhiteBIT | ETH/USDT | $2,542.56 | $74.99M | green |
Ethereum Price History
Ethereum (ETH) reached its all-time high of $4,946.05 on August 24, 2025, and trades 50.0% below that peak today. Its all-time low was $0.432979 on October 19, 2015, and the price has since risen 571,339% from that low.
| Year | Open | High | Low | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026(YTD) | $2,967.07 | $3,354.83 | $1,564.63 | $2,474.21 | -16.61% |
| 2025 | $3,331.28 | $4,830.07 | $1,471.94 | $2,970.64 | -10.83% |
| 2024 | $2,352.65 | $4,065.75 | $2,210.57 | $3,355.68 | +42.63% |
| 2023 | $1,200.10 | $2,380.34 | $1,200.10 | $2,281.36 | +90.10% |
| 2022 | $3,766.74 | $3,830.92 | $994.41 | $1,195.00 | -68.27% |
| 2021 | $730.60 | $4,810.97 | $730.60 | $3,675.79 | +403.12% |
| 2020 | $130.57 | $752.53 | $110.23 | $737.15 | +464.56% |
| 2019 | $168.54 | $221.04 | $122.23 | $129.02 | -23.45% |
| 2018 | $757.22 | $1,385.02 | $370.35 | $686.74 | -9.31% |
| 2017 | $8.154 | $812.50 | $8.154 | $741.27 | +8990.88% |
| 2016 | $0.9339 | $20.61 | $0.9316 | $8.054 | +762.40% |
| 2015 | $2.773 | $2.773 | $0.4356 | $0.9296 | -66.48% |
Ethereum News
Ethereum Led Nearly $1 Billion in Crypto Liquidations. Its Traders Never Cut Back Before the Drop. - Yahoo Finance
Ethereum Led Nearly $1 Billion in Crypto Liquidations. Its Traders Never Cut Back Before the Drop. Yahoo Finance
Ethereum Led Nearly $1 Billion in Crypto Liquidations. Its Traders Never Cut Back Before the Drop. - 24/7 Wall St.
Ethereum Led Nearly $1 Billion in Crypto Liquidations. Its Traders Never Cut Back Before the Drop. 24/7 Wall St.
Interactive Brokers Adds Ethereum Staking - Is the Yield Worth It? - Investing.com
Interactive Brokers Adds Ethereum Staking - Is the Yield Worth It? Investing.com
Bitcoin, Ethereum or Solana? Raoul Pal Calls One 'Wildly Undervalued' - Benzinga
Bitcoin, Ethereum or Solana? Raoul Pal Calls One 'Wildly Undervalued' Benzinga
Current price of Ethereum for Oct. 16, 2026 - Fortune
Current price of Ethereum for Oct. 16, 2026 Fortune
Bitcoin and ethereum prices today, Friday, October 16, 2026: Bitcoin, ethereum prices firm despite two strong inflation reports - Yahoo Finance
Bitcoin and ethereum prices today, Friday, October 16, 2026: Bitcoin, ethereum prices firm despite two strong inflation reports Yahoo Finance
Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP pare losses as institutional support weakens - Economies.com
Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP pare losses as institutional support weakens Economies.com
You Can Now Stake Ethereum Through Interactive Brokers. Does That Give ETH an Edge Over Bitcoin? - Yahoo Finance
You Can Now Stake Ethereum Through Interactive Brokers. Does That Give ETH an Edge Over Bitcoin? Yahoo Finance
You Can Now Stake Ethereum Through Interactive Brokers. Does That Give ETH an Edge Over Bitcoin? - 24/7 Wall St.
You Can Now Stake Ethereum Through Interactive Brokers. Does That Give ETH an Edge Over Bitcoin? 24/7 Wall St.
Ethereum rebounds as dip-buyers pile in around key technical levels. Fundamental improvement or just a dead-cat bounce? - investingLive
Ethereum rebounds as dip-buyers pile in around key technical levels. Fundamental improvement or just a dead-cat bounce? investingLive
Ethereum FAQ
What is Ethereum?
Ethereum (ETH) is a decentralized blockchain platform that enables developers to build and deploy smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). It was proposed in 2013 by Vitalik Buterin and launched in 2015. Ether is the native cryptocurrency used to power transactions and computational services on the network.
How does Ethereum work?
Ethereum operates as a distributed ledger maintained by a global network of nodes. It uses a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism after transitioning from proof-of-work in 2022. Smart contracts are self-executing programs stored on the blockchain that run exactly as programmed, enabling automated agreements and decentralized applications without intermediaries.
What is ETH used for?
ETH is the native token of the Ethereum network. It is used to pay transaction fees, known as gas, for executing smart contracts and sending transactions. ETH also serves as a unit of account and can be staked to help secure the network under proof-of-stake, earning rewards for validators.
How does Ethereum differ from Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is primarily a digital currency and store of value, while Ethereum is a programmable blockchain platform for building decentralized applications. Ethereum's smart contract capability allows developers to create tokens, DeFi protocols, and NFTs, whereas Bitcoin's scripting language is intentionally limited. Both are decentralized cryptocurrencies, but Ethereum's design prioritizes flexibility and computation.
What is Ethereum (ETH)?
Ethereum (ETH) is a cryptocurrency . Ethereum has a current supply of 122,139,509. 34816553.
What is the current price of Ethereum?
Ethereum is currently priced at $2,474.21, up 4.48% in the last 24 hours. It is ranked #2 by market capitalization. Over the past 7 days, ETH is down 1.01%.
What is Ethereum's market cap?
Ethereum has a market capitalization of $302.20B. The 24-hour trading volume is $12.77B, reflecting the total value of ETH traded across all exchanges in the last day.
