Ethereum Price

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ETH price in euro and dollar

The information below gives you insight into the Ethereum performance of the past month and week. In addition, you can see the current market capitalization and the highest and lowest price of the past 24 hours.

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Please note that the price may vary by a few euros compared to the price at the top of the page. This is due to the fact that two different suppliers provide the data.

The history of the Ethereum price

The young Russian-born Vitalik Buterin began his internet career writing for Bitcoin Magazine. When Vitalik moved to Canada, he learned more and more about Bitcoin and blockchain and saw his opportunity to develop the next generation of cryptocurrency. Vitalik wanted a version that required less mining and eliminated the need to start a new blockchain every time a new project was launched.

He thought it would be more convenient if everyone could deploy their own application on a single central blockchain. After years of development, he launched the Ethereum platform in 2013, complete with its own cryptocurrency officially called Ether, though everyone simply calls it Ethereum.

Ethereum would do everything Bitcoin could, while improving on its limitations. Vitalik also introduced smart contracts, integrated directly into the platform, the defining feature of second-generation cryptocurrency. ERC-20 tokens can be built on the Ethereum blockchain without needing a separate network. Well-known examples include Chainlink, Basic Attention Token and 0x.

The first listing of Ethereum was on July 30, 2015, with an Ether value of around $0.50. By then, over 72 million ETH had already been mined.

Just like Bitcoin, the Ethereum price is highly volatile. The price doubled in the month after listing and then dropped by 50% the following month. Investing in ETH is not for someone with a weak heart.

2016

In 2016, the price steadily rose to $10 in the spring and stabilized around that level through the summer.

2017

Just like Bitcoin, 2017 was a fantastic year for Ethereum. By the start of spring, the Ethereum price climbed smoothly to $50, and at the beginning of summer, it reached $250.

The market exploded during the bull run of November and December 2017. By early January 2018, Ethereum had climbed to $1,200.

2019

The crash hit hard through the rest of 2018, and the price dropped back to around $90. Just like Bitcoin, 2019 was a year of stabilization, still with plenty of ups and downs.

2020

2020 became a great year for Ethereum, with the Ether price rising from $130 to above $700. This was mainly driven by the popularity of DeFi coins and the further rollout of Ethereum’s proof-of-stake infrastructure. Ethereum staking also went live in 2020. The bull run for the entire crypto market appeared to begin at the end of 2020, and Ethereum was no exception.

2021

In 2021, the upward trend continued, along with the popularity of DeFi platforms. More and more institutional investors diversified into Ethereum. Institutional interest in Ether grew significantly.

However, the popularity led to serious performance issues on the network, causing ETH to work against itself. Transactions slowed and gas fees became extremely high, which allowed other platforms, such as Binance Smart Chain, to attract users.

Despite the challenges, Ethereum kept breaking records, surpassing both $2,000 and $3,000 for the first time in 2021. The all-time high that year was reached on November 16 at $4,891. The year closed at $3,682.

2022

Ethereum experienced significant price volatility in 2022, influenced by both macroeconomic factors and key events in the crypto market. The year began with declines due to macroeconomic uncertainty, followed by a recovery in March driven by optimism around the Merge. The collapse of Terra (LUNA) and liquidity issues in June caused further drops. Recovery in July and August was supported by the approaching Merge, but despite the successful Merge in September, the price remained volatile. The year ended lower due to the FTX crisis and macroeconomic pressure.

• January: Ethereum started the year at $3,683.05 but dropped significantly to $2,688.28, influenced by macroeconomic uncertainties and tighter monetary policy.
• February: The price recovered slightly to $2,919.20, despite market uncertainty from geopolitical tensions including the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
• March: Ethereum saw a strong rise, peaking at $3,470.19 before ending the month at $3,281.64, partly driven by optimism surrounding the Merge upgrade.
• April: A market correction followed, with Ethereum falling to $2,730.19 after earlier peaks above $3,500, influenced by profit-taking and weakening sentiment.
• May: Ethereum sharply dropped to $1,942.33 due to broader market unrest caused by the collapse of Terra (LUNA) and the de-pegging of stablecoin UST.
• June: Prices fell further to $1,067.30 due to liquidity issues in the crypto market, including problems at Celsius and Three Arrows Capital.
• July: Ethereum recovered strongly, rising to $1,681.52, driven by increasing optimism around the Merge upgrade.
• August: Further gains were made, peaking at $2,022.79 before closing at $1,553.68, partly due to profit-taking after July’s rally.
• September: Ethereum saw volatility, closing at $1,327.98, lower than its peak of $1,784.50, despite the successful Merge on September 15.
• October: A recovery was noted with a closing price of $1,572.71, rising from $1,328.19, possibly in response to positive inflation data and market recovery.
• November: Prices fell to $1,295.69 after renewed market uncertainty, primarily due to the FTX collapse.
• December: Ethereum ended the year at $1,196.77, with a downward trend influenced by macroeconomic uncertainties and low trading volumes.

2023

In 2023, Ethereum experienced significant price fluctuations with highs and lows influenced by market trends, network integrations, staking activity and macroeconomic factors. The price started the year at around $1,196.71 and ended at $2,281.47, with a peak of $2,445.02 in December. Key events included the growth of liquid staking platforms and the potential approval of Bitcoin ETFs.

• January: Ethereum started the year around $1,196.71, rising to $1,586.54, largely due to a recovering market after the 2022 decline, as discussed in a market rally analysis.
• February: The price continued to rise to $1,605.90, peaking at $1,732.80 as the market reacted to positive economic signals and growing expectations of Ethereum network upgrades, as mentioned in this article.
• March: Ethereum surged to $1,822.02, peaking at $1,853.89, driven by increasing expectations for network upgrades, as noted in a price prediction article.
• April: The price peaked at $2,137.45 but closed at $1,876.92, impacted by profit-taking and macroeconomic concerns in the US, as reported in the Shanghai upgrade update.
• May: The price remained stable around $1,874.13 with a peak of $2,017.56. Analysts predicted a potential new bull market driven by improved market sentiment, as highlighted in a market analysis.
• June: Ethereum rose to $1,933.19, fluctuating between $1,624.14 and $1,945.27. The month also saw increased staking activity within the Ethereum network, as highlighted in an article on staking activity.
• July: Ethereum peaked at $2,026.20 despite slight volatility, closing at $1,856.16. Solana also performed well due to institutional adoption, as reported in a report on Vitalik Buterin’s influence.
• August: The price dropped to $1,645.64 after peaking at $1,877.51, influenced by profit-taking and declining trading volumes on decentralized exchanges, as described in a market analysis.
• September: Ethereum fluctuated between $1,533.43 and $1,692.53, closing at $1,671.16. Binance faced regulatory issues affecting the broader crypto market, as covered in a Binance report.
• October: The price increased to $1,816.46 after a dip to $1,523.24, supported by positive market sentiment and the growing narrative around liquid staking platforms, as mentioned in a positive market outlook.
• November: Ethereum broke the $2,000 mark and closed at $2,052.56, driven by market optimism and positive news surrounding Bitcoin ETF approvals, as noted in an ETF analysis.
• December: Ethereum ended the year strong at $2,281.47, with a peak of $2,445.02, emphasizing market recovery and network confidence. The price surge coincided with a broader crypto rally at year-end, as highlighted in a market movement analysis.

2024

The year 2024 was marked by volatility for Ethereum, but a new all-time high was not achieved, whereas Bitcoin did reach a new record. The Ethereum price experienced strong movements influenced by macroeconomic developments, the approval of spot Ethereum ETFs in the US, and the Trump election rally in November, though ETH ultimately underperformed Bitcoin throughout the year.

• January: The Ether price opened at $2,282.87, peaked at $2,710.42, dropped to $2,113.93 and closed the month at $2,282.54, as optimism grew following the approval of the first Ethereum ETF.
• February: ETH opened at $2,282.18, rose to $3,518.97, dipped to $2,243.57 and ended strong at $3,341.92, driven by positive macroeconomic news.
• March: The Ethereum price opened at $3,341.97, peaked at $4,092.28, dropped to $3,059.65 and closed at $3,647.86, with the market showing a slight correction.
• April: Ether opened the month at $3,647.82, peaked at $3,727.62, dropped to $2,862.39 and closed at $3,012.29, influenced by market uncertainty.
• May: The ETH price opened at $3,011.02, reached a high of $3,973.56, fell to $2,815.92 and closed at $3,760.03, supported by positive developments around the spot ETF.
• June: Ethereum started the month at $3,759.88, peaked at $3,887.49, dropped to $3,244.24 and closed at $3,432.89, supported by improved market sentiment.
• July: The Ether price opened at $3,432.61, rose to $3,560.08, dropped to $2,826.01 and closed the month at $3,231.30, affected by regulatory issues in Asia.
• August: ETH started the month at $3,231.25, reached $3,241.78, fell to $2,122.55 and closed at $2,513.39, following disappointing ETF news from Hong Kong.
• September: Ethereum opened the month at $2,513.42, peaked at $2,728.07, dropped to $2,150.86 and closed at $2,603.06, as the market recovered from earlier declines.
• October: The Ether price opened at $2,603.26, reached $2,765.55, dropped to $2,311.03 and closed at $2,515.80, influenced by ongoing economic uncertainties.
• November: ETH started at $2,515.87, climbed to $3,739.93, dropped to $2,359.58 and closed strongly at $3,705.71, supported by improved market sentiment following the Trump election result.
• December: The Ethereum price opened at $3,706.62, peaked at $4,106.96, dropped to $3,098.20 and closed the month at $3,332.53, in a volatile market ending for the year.

2025

2025 was an extremely eventful year for Ethereum, featuring two sharp corrections of more than 50% and a new all-time high in between. The ETH price opened the year around $3,332 and closed at approximately $2,964. The absolute peak was reached on August 24 with a new all-time high of $4,946, while the low point came on April 8 at around $1,472.

The year began with a degree of optimism following the Trump election. However, February and March brought significant selling pressure as macroeconomic uncertainty increased and global trade tensions weighed on risk assets. The low point of the year came on April 8, when Ethereum briefly touched $1,472, a drop of more than 60% from the January high, a stark reminder of just how volatile ETH can be compared to Bitcoin, which fell only around 10% during the same period.

From May onward, the recovery took hold. The Pectra upgrade on May 7 gave confidence a strong boost, simplifying smart contract interactions and enabling transaction fees to be paid in tokens other than ETH. The GENIUS Act, signed in July, provided legal clarity for stablecoins, a major positive for Ethereum, given that over $110 billion in stablecoins run on the Ethereum network. Institutional money flowed into ETH, and by August 24 the price had reached a new all-time high of $4,946.

The fourth quarter brought a sharp reversal. The Ethereum price fell steeply from its peak, ending the year at $2,964. The Fusaka upgrade was implemented in December, targeting scalability, lower gas fees and improved network resilience.

• January: The Ether price opened at $3,332, reached a peak of $3,700, dropped to $3,077 and closed the month at $3,298, supported by ongoing optimism following the 2024 Trump rally.
• February: ETH opened at $3,298, briefly touched $3,300, then fell sharply to $2,100 and closed at $2,238, as profit-taking and macroeconomic uncertainty weighed on sentiment.
• March: The Ethereum price opened at $2,238, reached $2,240, dropped to $1,786 and closed at $1,823, in a continued downtrend driven by global trade tensions.
• April: Ether opened the month at $1,823, dropped to the year low of around $1,472 on April 8 and closed at $1,794. The correction of more than 60% from the January peak illustrated how speculative ETH can behave, while Bitcoin declined only around 10% over the same stretch.
• May: The ETH price opened at $1,794, reached a high of $2,750 and closed at $2,529. The Pectra upgrade on May 7 gave the market a significant confidence boost.
• June: Ethereum started the month at $2,529, rose to $2,800, dipped to $2,300 and ended at $2,486, as the market gradually recovered and the GENIUS Act brought greater clarity around stablecoin regulation.
• July: The Ether price opened at $2,486, surged to $3,697 and closed the month there. The GENIUS Act was signed into law, providing a legal framework for stablecoins and driving strong institutional inflows into ETH.
• August: ETH started the month at $3,697, reached a new all-time high of $4,946 on August 24 and closed at $4,390. Spot Ethereum ETFs saw record inflows, with more than $288 million in net inflows on August 21 alone.
• September: Ethereum opened at $4,390, reached $4,500, dropped to $3,800 and ended at $4,146. The Federal Reserve began a rate-cutting cycle, supporting positive sentiment across risk assets.
• October: The Ether price opened at $4,146, reached $4,500 but fell sharply to $3,500 following a broad crypto market sell-off mid-month, closing at $3,847.
• November: ETH dropped from $3,847 to a low of $2,700 and closed at $2,992, reflecting a broader loss of momentum across the crypto market and uncertainty over Federal Reserve rate policy.
• December: The Ethereum price opened at $2,992, traded in a range between $2,900 and $3,100 and ended the year at $2,964. The Fusaka upgrade was deployed in December, focused on scalability, lower gas costs and better Layer 2 support.

2026

The new year brought further pressure for Ethereum. January started around $2,964 but saw continued selling, with ETH closing the month around $2,269, a decline of roughly 23%.

February turned even more difficult. Ethereum was hit by the same broad leverage unwind that shook the wider crypto market in early February, with the price crashing to around $1,755 on February 6. Although a partial recovery followed, the end-of-month conflict in the Middle East added renewed selling pressure, and ETH closed February around $1,900.

In March, Ethereum has been recovering. The price has climbed back toward the $2,000 level from its February lows, though geopolitical uncertainty and macroeconomic headwinds continue to limit upside. The month is still in progress.

• January: ETH opened around $2,964 and drifted lower through the month, closing around $2,269, a decline of roughly 23%.
• February: A severe correction. A broad leverage liquidation event pushed Ethereum down to around $1,755 on February 6. A partial recovery followed, but a geopolitical escalation in the Middle East at the end of the month weighed on prices. February closed around $1,900.
• March: A recovery is underway. Ethereum has climbed back toward $2,000 from its February lows. The month is not yet complete.

Ethereum historical prices

The table below shows the historical Ethereum prices in euros for the past week.

How is the Ethereum price determined?

Just as with any traded asset, the price is a combination of supply and demand. Buyers and sellers on the market determine the Ethereum price by bidding against each other. If there are more buyers than sellers, the price goes up. If there are more sellers than buyers, the price goes down. This dynamic has worked out spectacularly for Ethereum over its lifetime, with the price rising thousands of percent from its $0.50 listing price.

The problem with the Ethereum price is that news about cryptocurrency in general tends to have a large impact. Positive news typically pushes prices higher, while negative news does the opposite, a pattern seen across all major cryptocurrencies.

The crypto market has proven in recent years that large institutions and governments are taking digital assets increasingly seriously. Spot ETFs have been approved for both Bitcoin and Ethereum in the US, and major players such as BlackRock and JPMorgan have publicly expressed interest in the Ethereum network. These kinds of developments have a direct impact on demand for ETH and therefore on the price. Statements from influential figures such as politicians, central bankers or major institutional investors can cause sharp price swings in either direction.

A whale, a large holder of Ethereum, deciding to sell a significant position can alone cause a meaningful price move. Although most large players trade via OTC markets, the price remains highly volatile regardless.

Ethereum price prediction

We do not have a crystal ball, but several structural developments shape the outlook for Ethereum’s price in 2026.

Ethereum has now completed two major network upgrades: Pectra in May 2025, which simplified smart contract interactions and improved user experience, and Fusaka in December 2025, which targeted scalability, lower gas costs and better Layer 2 support. The next planned upgrade is Glamsterdam, which is expected in 2026 and will introduce Verkle Trees to significantly reduce the storage requirements of the network.

The growth of stablecoins on the Ethereum network, now exceeding $110 billion, continues to generate consistent demand for ETH. More companies are also choosing to hold ETH as a treasury asset and earn staking yields rather than selling. Spot Ethereum ETFs, approved in the US in 2024, have opened the door to a much broader institutional investor base.

At the same time, Ethereum faces real competition from networks such as Solana and from its own Layer 2 ecosystem, which can attract activity away from the base layer. The key question is whether Ethereum can grow the overall pie of DeFi and on-chain activity fast enough to offset this pressure.

What is certain is that the Ethereum price will remain very volatile. That means the price can rise or fall quickly and sharply, as 2025 demonstrated with both a new all-time high and multiple corrections exceeding 50%. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

What do you need to take into account with the Ethereum price?

Ethereum is just like other cryptocurrencies: volatile and not suited for defensive investors. Cryptocurrency, given its relatively smaller market capitalization compared to traditional financial markets, experiences high peaks and deep lows.

One big player, a whale, can influence the price with a single large order. Every major holder of Ethereum that decides to sell can have an enormous impact. Every big institutional investor that decides to enter the market can affect the price dramatically in the other direction. Even though most large traders operate via OTC markets, the price stays volatile.

A good example is 2025: despite Ethereum reaching a new all-time high of nearly $5,000 in August, the price fell more than 50% twice in the same year. That illustrates how important it is to be prepared for large swings.

In summary: expect large fluctuations and high price volatility.

Never invest more money than you can afford to lose. There are plenty of stories about people who became rich through crypto, but you rarely hear about those who bought at the peak in December 2017 and are still waiting to break even.

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Please be aware of the risks that come with any investment and decide for yourself whether your financial situation allows you to invest in Ethereum.