Ethereum Price History (ETH)
Current price: $1,920.94 · 5-year history · Updated: 7/31/2026
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Price Chart (5 Years)
Year-by-Year Performance
| Year | Open | Close | High | Low | Year ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,104.67 | $1,924.42 | $2,434.48 | $1,553.53 | -8.56% |
Year-by-Year Analysis
Ethereum in 2026
2026 was a year of consolidation for Ethereum. Price opened at $2,104.67 and closed at $1,924.42 — an annual return of -8.56%. Within the year, prices ranged between $1,553.53 and $2,434.48 — a 57% range.
Ethereum in Market Context
Market Position
Ethereum (ETH) ranks #2 by market capitalization — among the five largest crypto assets globally, with a current market cap of $231.82 B. As a Layer-1 blockchain, Ethereum competes with other base-layer networks for developer adoption, liquidity, and institutional capital.
Recent Price Action
At $1,920.94 (only 39% of the ATH of $4,946.05), Ethereum is in a deep correction — drawdowns of this magnitude have historically offered attractive re-entry zones depending on fundamentals. Over the last 7 days, Ethereum has moved sideways at +2.2%; over 30 days it has rallied a strong +21.9%.
Valuation Signals
A Value Score of 62.0/100 places Ethereum in the "Undervalued" zone, indicating a discount versus realized market cap and network activity. Strong developer activity (dev score 70/100) reduces long-tail risk: Ethereum shows active code maintenance and engaged maintainers.
Risk Profile
Layer-1-specific risks: network adoption must scale or valuation stagnates. Validator concentration and consensus security are primary technical risks. Strong tokenomics (85/100): bounded emission, decentralized distribution, and no activation cliffs on the horizon.
Cycle Insights
- Biggest rally: From ATL ($1,553.53) to ATH ($2,434.48), Ethereum gained 57% — typical for bull market tops.
- Current state: Ethereum currently trades at 78.9% of its ATH and 24% above its ATL.
- Volatility: Price range between ATH and ATL is 1.6x — crypto-typical high volatility that makes DCA strategies (vs lump-sum) attractive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ethereum all-time high?
Ethereum's all-time high in our historical data is $2,434.48 on 4/17/2026. Currently Ethereum trades at $1,920.94 — below the ATH (78.9% of peak). Data covers the past 5 years.
What is the Ethereum all-time low?
Ethereum's lowest price in the past 5 years was $1,553.53 on 6/28/2026. From ATL to today, the price moved 24%.
How has Ethereum performed in recent years?
Annual returns: 2026: -8.56%. Across all 1 years in our data: -8.73% total return from first data point.
Where does the historical price data come from?
All price data is sourced from CoinGecko — one of the largest and most reputable crypto data providers. We store daily closing prices for the past 5 years. Data refreshes daily (24h ISR cache).