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Bitcoin and ethereum prices today, Tuesday, September 1, 2026: Crypto prices falling as inflation concerns persist

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $78,559.11 on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 1.1% higher than Monday's opening price. As of 8:19 a.m. ET, the price of bitcoin had fallen to $77,945.97.

Ethereum (ETH-USD) opened at $2,467.13 on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, up 2% from Monday's opening price. By 8:19 a.m. ET, the price of ethereum had edged lower to $2,454.23.

Crypto, gold and silver prices are following a similar pattern this morning, with stronger openings than yesterday giving way as expectations rise that the Federal Reserve will raise rates later this month. That matters for digital assets because bitcoin and ethereum do not generate interest, so they can become less attractive when borrowing costs are expected to move higher and investors have a wider set of yield-bearing alternatives.

According to the CME Group's FedWatch tool, there is currently a 66.4% chance the Fed raises rates by 25 basis points later this month, and a 33.6% expectation that it leaves rates unchanged. Just last week, the opposite was true: economists estimated a 60.4% chance the Fed would leave rates unchanged and a 39.6% chance rates would rise.

The Fed knows it has work to do to control price growth, but the ongoing war in Iran is making that job extremely difficult. The first U.S. attacks against Iran since July this weekend, along with recent threats of additional strikes by President Trump, have sent oil prices higher along with rate-hike expectations. For traders watching this market, the near-term focus is whether inflation readings and energy prices continue to shape the Fed outlook going into the next policy meeting.

Higher rates limit crypto price growth because bitcoin and ethereum do not pay interest to investors.

Current price of bitcoin and ethereum

Bitcoin

The price of bitcoin this morning, September 1, 2026, was 1.1% higher than Monday's opening price. Here is a look at how the opening bitcoin price has changed versus last week, month and year:

One week ago: -0.5%

One month ago: +25.1%

One year ago: -27.4%

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, September 1, 2026, was 2% higher than Monday's open. Here is a look at how the opening ethereum price has changed versus last week, month and year:

One week ago: -0.6%

One month ago: +32.6%

One year ago: -43.8%

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 are "buying ethereum," they are usually buying ETH — the digital asset used to run applications and store value.

Some investors trade short-term, others accumulate their holdings slowly, and still others focus on earning a yield by locking up their ETH to help run the network — a process known as staking.

How to buy Ethereum

Ether, the native cryptocurrency used on the Ethereum platform, remains significantly more volatile than the S&P 500 for many investors. But it is no longer a moonshot — it is a foundational piece of a modern digital portfolio.

Here is how to start investing in ethereum.

Step 1: Choose your Ethereum investment strategy

Step 2: Pick the right platform

Step 3: Complete identity verification (KYC)

Step 4: Fund your Ethereum purchase

Step 5: Execute the trade

Step 6: Secure your investment

Learn more: How to buy Ethereum and what to know before you do

Bitcoin and ethereum price charts

Whether you are 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.

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