Ethereum Price History (ETH)
Current price: $2,639.10 · 5-year history · Updated: 9/19/2026
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Price Chart (5 Years)
Year-by-Year Performance
| Year | Open | Close | High | Low | Year ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,104.67 | $2,619.01 | $2,619.01 | $1,553.53 | +24.44% |
Year-by-Year Analysis
Ethereum in 2026
2026 was a year of moderate growth for Ethereum. Price opened at $2,104.67 and closed at $2,619.01 — an annual return of +24.44%. Within the year, prices ranged between $1,553.53 and $2,619.01 — a 69% 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 $322.16 B. As a Layer-1 blockchain, Ethereum competes with other base-layer networks for developer adoption, liquidity, and institutional capital.
Recent Price Action
Current price $2,639.10 is at 53% of ATH ($4,946.05) — typical mid-cycle range with room in both directions. Over the last 7 days, Ethereum has moved sideways at +4.3%; over 30 days it has gained +15.9%.
Valuation Signals
A Value Score of 65.8/100 places Ethereum in the "Undervalued" zone, indicating a discount versus realized market cap and network activity. Low dev activity (score 0/100) is a cluster risk — project stagnation elevates long-term delisting risk. The NVT ratio (75/100) shows healthy network activity relative to market cap.
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 ($2,619.01), Ethereum gained 69% — typical for bull market tops.
- Current state: Ethereum currently trades at 100.8% of its ATH and 70% above its ATL.
- Volatility: Price range between ATH and ATL is 1.7x — 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 $2,619.01 on 9/18/2026. Currently Ethereum trades at $2,639.10 — above the ATH (100.8% 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 70%.
How has Ethereum performed in recent years?
Annual returns: 2026: +24.44%. Across all 1 years in our data: +25.39% 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).