Open on Bitcoin (BTC-USD). $63,745.37 But Monday, July 13, 20260.2% lower than Sunday’s opening price. As of 9:30 a.m. ET today, the price of Bitcoin was down to $62,555.13.
Open on Ethereum (ETH-USD). $1,805.49 But Monday, July 13, 20261% higher than Sunday’s opening price. Ethereum fell to $1,770.99 as of 9:30 a.m. ET today.
Both Bitcoin and Ethereum prices opened strongly this morning but have since eased following a weekend of conflict between the US and Iran in the Middle East.
Ethereum opened this morning at its highest level in more than a month, but it’s too early to tell how much of the recent price strength will be lost after the latest battle.
Bitcoin’s opening price fell every day last week, and while this morning’s opening price reversed that negative trend, some of that renewed value has been wiped out after strikes in the Middle East this weekend.
Current price of Bitcoin and Ethereum
Bitcoin
Bitcoin price this morning was down 0.1% from Sunday’s opening price. Here’s a look at how Bitcoin’s initial price has changed over the past week, month and year:
A week ago: +0.3%
A month ago: +0.3%
A year ago: -45.7%
Bitcoin’s all-time high on October 6, 2025 was $126,198.07. On July 14, 2010, Bitcoin’s all-time low was $0.04865.
Ethereum
Ethereum was up 1% this morning from Sunday’s open. Here’s a look at how Ethereum’s initial price has changed over the past week, month and year:
A week ago: +1.3%
A month ago: +8.4%
A year ago: -38.6%
Ethereum’s all-time high on August 24, 2025 was $4,953.73. Ethereum’s all-time low was $0.4209 on October 21, 2015.
Bitcoin, ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies are developing rapidly. Check out the latest developments from Yahoo Finance and others here.
How Bitcoin Works
Bitcoin is a type of cryptocurrency, a currency that exists only in digital form and operates without government or banking oversight. In contrast, the US dollar, EU euro, 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 ownership of Bitcoin. This ledger is called a blockchain, and it is globally distributed — that is, decentralized — across a vast, global network of servers.
Decentralization is a fundamental aspect of cryptocurrencies. Decentralization facilitates peer-to-peer payments with no banking intermediaries, improved security, and defenses against manipulation attempts.
Learn more: What is Bitcoin, and how does it work?
How to Buy Bitcoin in 2026
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 you trade, however, decide what you really want: full ownership of your bitcoins and private keys — or easy value exposure within a familiar, regulated system.
Whichever path you take, it’s important to remember that Bitcoin is a high-risk, highly volatile asset compared to many other investments. Prices can rise or fall quickly, sometimes without warning. If you’re considering buying bitcoin, assume volatility is part of the deal.
Learn more: Is Bitcoin Price Fluctuation an Investment Opportunity? Here’s how to buy Bitcoin..
Bitcoin and Ethereum price chart
Whether you’re brand new to tracking the value of Bitcoin and Ethereum or a more seasoned crypto investor, Yahoo Finance’s Bitcoin Price Chart and Ethereum Price Chart below show a visual history of how the currencies’ value continues to move and evolve.
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