Ethereum

Market Open
16 Oct, 07:00 PM
$
2,403. 20
-35.88
-1.471%
$
129,651 Volume
$ 2,439.08
Previous Close
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Day Range
2,390.13 2,494.2
Year Range
1,507.050049 4,251.50977
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ETHUSD Overview

ETHUSD denotes the market price of one unit of Ethereum (ETH) expressed in US dollars (USD). It is the exchange rate used to value ETH in fiat terms and is quoted on spot and derivatives markets worldwide.

Ethereum is a blockchain-based cryptocurrency and programmable smart contract platform first launched in 2015. It was proposed by Vitalik Buterin and developed with a group of co-founders including Gavin Wood and Joseph Lubin. The network is decentralized and supports a virtual machine for executing distributed applications; unlike Bitcoin, ETH does not have a capped supply, although protocol changes such as fee burning and reduced issuance have altered supply dynamics.

The ETHUSD rate emerges from the interaction of buy and sell orders across exchanges, influenced by liquidity, market sentiment, decentralized finance activity, staking trends, and macroeconomic drivers such as interest rates and regulatory developments. Network upgrades and on-chain metrics can also shift expectations about future supply and utility, feeding into price formation.

ETHUSD is central for market participants who trade or hedge exposure to Ethereum, for pricing smart-contract fees, and for using ETH as collateral in DeFi. It serves as a benchmark for investor allocation to the broader crypto market.

As an actively traded instrument, ETHUSD typically exhibits higher volatility than most fiat pairs but offers deep liquidity on major venues, necessitating appropriate risk management.

ETHUSD Chart

OpenAI Agent Stole Ether From Testnet Wallet It Did Not Control

OpenAI Agent Stole Ether From Testnet Wallet It Did Not Control

An experimental OpenAI model accessed an Ethereum wallet using a publicly available recovery phrase and spent its funds without authorization to complete a coding assignment, according to a newly published research report. The incident highlights concerns about AI agents making independent decisions involving financial assets.

News | 3 hours ago
Ether Breaks Above $2,450, Reaching $2,455 in Binance Spot Trading

Ether Breaks Above $2,450, Reaching $2,455 in Binance Spot Trading

The quote was up 0.56% over one hour, after a $2,449 reading 15 minutes earlier.

Tokenpost | 4 hours ago
ETH Defends $2.4K Support Despite Weakening US Buying Pressure: Ethereum Price Analysis

ETH Defends $2.4K Support Despite Weakening US Buying Pressure: Ethereum Price Analysis

Ethereum is attempting to recover after a sharp sweep below the $2.4K support region, now trading around $2.45K.

Cryptopotato | 4 hours ago

ETHUSD FAQ

What is the current Ethereum price?

The current price is $2,403.200000, based on the latest trades across major cryptocurrency exchanges.

What does the price change mean?

The price has changed by -35.88 (-1.471%), showing how much the asset has moved compared to the previous close.

What is the previous close for Ethereum?

The previous close was $2,439.080000, which serves as a reference point to measure daily performance.

How is the daily change percentage calculated?

The change percentage (-1.471%) is calculated based on the difference between the current price and the previous closing price.

What does the daily range show?

The range reflects the lowest ($2,390.130000) and highest ($2,494.200000) prices traded during the selected period, helping assess volatility.

Why is Ethereum (ETH) moving today?

Price movements in Ethereum are driven by market sentiment, trading volume, news, adoption, and overall crypto market conditions.

Is the current trend bullish or bearish?

If the current price ($2,403.200000) is below the previous close ($2,439.080000), it indicates upward momentum. If below, it suggests a downward trend.

Where can I see live charts for Ethereum?

You can view real-time charts, price updates, and market data for Ethereum (ETH) directly on this page.