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Bitcoin and ethereum prices today, Tuesday, September 29, 2026: Crypto prices moving higher in early trading
Bitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $83,488 on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, down 1.1% from Monday’s open. By 7:06 a.m. ET this morning, bitcoin had risen to $83,961.10.
Ethereum (ETH-USD) opened at $2,687.61 on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, unchanged from Monday’s opening price. The price of ethereum climbed to $2,715.40 as of 7:06 a.m. ET.
Crypto prices have slipped from last week’s highs, yet they are showing some early‑morning momentum. For a dose of optimism, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong believes bitcoin could hit $400,000 by 2030:
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says Bitcoin could still reach $400,000 by 2030, standing by the forecast in a “Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin” interview. He described the figure as a possible outcome if Bitcoin’s historical cycle repeats, while stressing that he cannot predict its future price.
The projection would require a sharp rise from Bitcoin’s current mid‑$80,000 range. His latest comments make clear that $400,000 is a scenario he considers plausible, rather than an official Coinbase forecast.
Current price of bitcoin and ethereum
Bitcoin
The price of bitcoin this morning, Tuesday, September 29, 2026, was 1.1% lower than Monday’s opening price. Below is a look at how the opening bitcoin price compares to last week, month, and year:
The all‑time high for bitcoin was $128,198.07 on Oct. 6, 2025. The all‑time low value for bitcoin was $0.04865 on July 14, 2010.
Ethereum
The price of ethereum this morning, Tuesday, September 29, 2026, was flat compared to Monday’s open. Below is a look at how the opening ethereum price compares to 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.
What is Ethereum and how does it work?
Ethereum is the blockchain, while ether is the cryptocurrency that runs on it. When people say they’re “buying ethereum,” they’re usually buying ETH — the digital asset used to run applications and store value.
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Here’s how to start investing in ethereum.
Step 1: Choose your Ethereum investment strategy
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Bitcoin and ethereum price charts
Whether you’re brand new to tracking the value of bitcoin and ethereum or a more seasoned crypto investor, Yahoo Finance’s price‑of‑ethereum chart below shows a visual history of how the currency’s value continues to move and evolve.
(BTC-USD)
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83,030.47 - 816.49 (-0.97%)
As of 5:22:29 PM UTC. Market Open.
(ETH-USD)
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2,672.70 - 21.84 (-0.81%)
As of 5:22:29 PM UTC. Market Open.
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