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$2 427.24
$2 427.24

Overview

Price performance
Low
$2223.00
High
$2447.49
Market open. Last updated: Nov 4, 2026, 5:25 PM UTC
$
2427.24
131.05 (5.71%)
Open
$2296.19
Previous close
$2296.19
All-time high
$4946.05
Aug 24, 2025 (2 years ago)
All-time low
$0.43
Oct 19, 2015 (12 years ago)
560490.54%

Seasonals

Holdings

Technicals

Insights & Activity

Market Cap
296.58B
Volume (24h)
16 039 818 408
FDV
296.58B
5.41%
Total Supply
122 189 135
Community Sentiment
Bullish
Links
Tags
Smart contract platform
Layer 1 (l1)
Ethereum ecosystem
Ftx holdings
Multicoin capital portfolio
Proof of stake (pos)
Alameda research portfolio
Andreessen horowitz (a16z) portfolio
Gmci layer 1 index
Gmci 30 index
Delphi ventures portfolio
Galaxy digital portfolio
Gmci index
World liberty financial portfolio
Coinbase 50 index
Website
www.ethereum.org
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About
Ethereum is a global, open-source platform for decentralized applications. In other words, it is a decentralized blockchain platform that enables developers to build and deploy smart contracts and applications without central authority control. Unlike Bitcoin, which primarily functions as digital currency, Ethereum operates as a programmable global computer where developers can create any type of decentralized service. The platform hosts over $14 billion in DeFi applications with hundreds of thousands of active users across financial protocols, NFT marketplaces, and gaming platforms. Its transition to Proof of Stake in September 2022 reduced energy consumption by over 99%, addressing environmental concerns while strengthening network security. The network operates through thousands of independent validator nodes that process transactions and execute smart contracts on the Ethereum Virtual Machine. Smart contracts are self-executing programs written in Solidity that automatically carry out agreements when conditions are met, eliminating intermediaries like banks or brokers. Validators stake ETH as collateral to propose and validate blocks, earning rewards for honest participation while facing penalties for malicious behavior. The EIP-1559 upgrade introduced a dynamic base fee mechanism that burns ETH with each transaction, creating deflationary pressure during high network activity when more ETH is burned than issued to validators. Vitalik Buterin proposed Ethereum in 2013, but seven co-founders helped build it, including Gavin Wood who created Solidity and the EVM technical specification, and Joseph Lubin who founded ConsenSys. The project launched in July 2015 after raising over $18 million through crowdfunding, quickly becoming the largest blockchain developer community. Major milestones include the 2020 Beacon Chain launch, the 2021 London hard fork implementing fee burning, and the 2022 Merge to Proof of Stake. Ether (ETH) serves multiple functions: paying transaction fees (gas), staking to secure the network and earn 3-5% annual yields, serving as collateral in DeFi protocols, and purchasing NFTs and digital assets. The asset is increasingly adopted by traditional institutions, with publicly traded companies adding ETH to corporate treasuries to generate staking yields while maintaining blockchain exposure, and in 2024, the SEC approved spot Ethereum ETFs, allowing traditional investors to gain exposure through conventional brokerage accounts. Ethereum's roadmap focuses on dramatically increasing transaction capacity to over 100,000 per second, reducing confirmation times, and enhancing decentralization while maintaining security against future threats like quantum computing.

Frequently asked questions

ETH · Ethereum

01What is the price of Ethereum today?

The current price of Ethereum (ETH) is $2,427.24 — it has increased by 5.71% over the past 24 hours. Data as of Nov 4, 2026.

02What is Ethereum market cap?

The market capitalization of Ethereum is $296.58B. See how it compares with other coins in the crypto screener.

03Is Ethereum proof of stake?

Yes. Ethereum moved from proof of work to proof of stake in September 2022 with an upgrade known as the Merge. Validators now lock up ETH to secure the network and earn rewards, which cut the network's energy use by more than 99%.

04What are Ethereum all-time high and low prices?

Ethereum reached its all-time high of $4,946.05 on Aug 24, 2025 and its all-time low of $0.433 on Oct 19, 2015. The current price is 50.93% below its all-time high.

05Is Ethereum price going up?

Ethereum is up 4.08% over the past week, down 10.40% over the past month and down 26.14% over the past year.

06What is Ethereum 24-hour trading volume?

Ethereum traded $16.04B over the past 24 hours, which equals 5.41% of its market capitalization. Market-wide moves are easiest to spot on the crypto heatmap.

07Does Ethereum have a maximum supply?

No. Unlike Bitcoin, Ethereum has no fixed supply cap: new ETH is issued as staking rewards, while part of every transaction fee is burned. The current total supply is 122,189,135 ETH.

08Is Ethereum bullish or bearish?

Market sentiment around Ethereum is currently bullish. Sentiment can shift quickly, so weigh it together with price action and technical analysis.

09How volatile is Ethereum?

Over the past 24 hours Ethereum moved between $2,223.00 and $2,447.49, a range of 9.25% of its current price.

Figures as of Nov 4, 2026. This information is provided for general purposes only and is not investment advice.