ETH/USD is the price of one ether, the native token of the Ethereum network, quoted in US dollars. Ether is the second-largest cryptocurrency by market value.

What moves the price of ether?

Ether is driven by supply and demand, broad risk sentiment, the price of bitcoin, activity on the Ethereum network, regulatory news, flows into investment products such as spot ETFs, and macro factors such as interest rates.

How is Ethereum different from Bitcoin?

Bitcoin was designed mainly as digital money, while Ethereum is a programmable blockchain that runs smart contracts and decentralised applications; ether pays for transactions on that network.

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Ethereum (ETH/USD) news & analysis

Ethereum (ETH/USD) is the price of one ether, the native token of the Ethereum network, in US dollars; ether is the second-largest cryptocurrency by market value.

Why is Ethereum up or down today?

Ethereum has crossed $2,700 and moved out of its recent trading range to reach new local peaks, as the total altcoin market capitalization cleared $1.07T while Bitcoin dominance weakened. The move coincided with liquidations topping $750 million in 24 hours, improving ETF inflows, BitMine adding 27,562 ETH in a week to reach $17.1 billion in holdings, and headlines around CFTC progress and Trump canceling strikes on the Houthis.

Updated Sep 21, 19:33 UTC

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BitMine Buys 27,562 ETH in a Week as Holdings Reach $17.1 Billion
cryptopotato.com · Sep 21, 17:06 UTC
Ethereum Crosses $2,700: Bull Trap or the Start of a Major Rally?
cryptopotato.com · Sep 21, 16:44 UTC
XRP and NEAR Lead Altcoin Squeeze as Crypto Short Sellers Lose $666 Million in 24 Hours
u.today · Sep 21, 15:48 UTC
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP hold bullish outlook amid improving ETF inflows
www.fxstreet.com · Sep 21, 11:04 UTC
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Extend Rally As Trump Cancels Strikes On Houthis
coingape.com · Sep 21, 10:48 UTC
Liquidations Top $750M as BTC, ETH, and XRP Rocket to New Local Peaks
cryptopotato.com · Sep 21, 10:27 UTC
Ethereum finally breaks out of the month-long range as CFTC moves forward without Congress
investinglive.com · Sep 21, 08:56 UTC
Altcoin market cap clears $1.07T as Bitcoin dominance weakens – Is altseason forming?
ambcrypto.com · Sep 20, 03:02 UTC

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What is ETH/USD?: ETH/USD is the price of one ether, the native token of the Ethereum network, quoted in US dollars. Ether is the second-largest cryptocurrency by market value.
What moves the price of ether?: Ether is driven by supply and demand, broad risk sentiment, the price of bitcoin, activity on the Ethereum network, regulatory news, flows into investment products such as spot ETFs, and macro factors such as interest rates.
How is Ethereum different from Bitcoin?: Bitcoin was designed mainly as digital money, while Ethereum is a programmable blockchain that runs smart contracts and decentralised applications; ether pays for transactions on that network.
Why is Ethereum up or down today?: Ethereum's daily moves are driven by broad crypto and risk sentiment, the price of bitcoin, network and regulatory news, and flows into investment products. The section at the top of this page covers today's specific driver as it develops.

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