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Bitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $78,543.43 on Monday, 0.1% lower than Sunday’s opening price of $78,656.73. As of 7:30 a.m. ET, the price of bitcoin shifted to $78,951.96.
Ethereum (ETH-USD) opened at $2,322.49 on Monday, 0.3% higher than Sunday’s opening price of $2,316.21. The price of ethereum held steady this morning and was $2,336.98 as of 7:30 a.m. ET.
The price of bitcoin briefly crested $80,000 before pulling back into the $78,000 price range we’ve seen hold for some time. The price of bitcoin hasn’t exceeded $80,000 since January 31.
Bitcoin is up over 17% in the last month, and ethereum gained over 13% during the same time period. These cryptocurrencies have shown true resilience during the U.S.-Iran war. As crypto legislation takes steps towards reaching the Senate floor, and if tensions in the Middle East can ratchet down, investor appetite will continue to raise the ceiling on crypto prices in the weeks and months ahead.
The price of bitcoin this morning was 0.1% lower than Sunday’s opening price. Here’s a look at how the opening bitcoin price has changed versus last week, month, and year:
The all-time high for bitcoin was $126,198.07 on Oct. 6, 2025. The all-time low value for bitcoin was $0.04865 on July 14, 2010.
The price of ethereum this morning was 0.3% higher than Sunday’s open. Here’s a look at how the opening ethereum price has changed versus last week, month, and year:
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.
Bitcoin is a type of cryptocurrency, which is a currency that exists only in digital form and operates without government or banking oversight. By comparison, the U.S. dollar, the EU euro, the Canadian dollar, and other national currencies have paper versions and are issued by their respective governments.
Bitcoin relies on a public digital ledger that validates and records transactions and verifies bitcoin ownership. This ledger is called the blockchain, and it is globally distributed — that is, decentralized — across a broad, worldwide network of servers.
Decentralization is a fundamental aspect of cryptocurrencies. Decentralization facilitates peer-to-peer payments with no banking intermediary, enhanced security, and defends against manipulation attempts.
Learn more: What is Bitcoin, and how does it work?
There are several ways to buy Bitcoin. You can go through a crypto exchange, a fintech app, or a traditional brokerage that will allow you to buy into a bitcoin ETF.
Before placing a trade, though, decide what you actually want: full ownership of your bitcoin and private keys — or easy price exposure inside a familiar, regulated system.
Whichever avenue you take, it’s important to remember that bitcoin remains a high-risk, highly volatile asset compared to many other investments. Prices can surge or drop quickly, sometimes without warning. If you’re considering buying bitcoin, assume volatility is part of the deal.
Learn more: Is bitcoin's price volatility an investing opportunity? Here's how to buy bitcoin.
Whether you’re brand new to tracking the value of bitcoin and ethereum or a more seasoned crypto investor, Yahoo Finance’s price-of-bitcoin chart and price-of-ethereum chart below show a visual history of how the currencies’ value continues to move and evolve.
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