Skip to navigationSkip to main contentADVERTISEMENTSome offers on this page are from advertisers who pay us, which may affect which products we write about, but not our recommendations. See our Advertiser Disclosure.Tim Manni ·Mon, August 10, 2026 at 2:57 PM GMT+2 3 min readBitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $64,848.91 on Monday, August 10, 2026, 0.1% lower than Sunday's opening price. As of 8:43 a.m. ET this morning, the price of bitcoin moved up to $64,935.75.Ethereum (ETH-USD) opened at $1,908.93 on Monday, August 10, 2026, down 0.3% from Sunday's opening price. The price of ethereum moved up this morning to $1,913.13 as of 8:46 a.m. ET.While the price of ethereum continues to hold within a narrow price range, the price of bitcoin has hit high marks above $65,000 for the past four days.Bitcoin and ethereum prices moved upward following a much more negative jobs report on Friday than many economists had predicted. Analysts reduced expectations for a September Fed rate increase following the July employment report, but with two key inflation reports expected this week, we'll see if the rate-change scales tip back in the other direction, dragging crypto prices lower once more.Current price of bitcoin and ethereumBitcoinThe price of bitcoin this morning was 0.1% lower than Sunday's opening price. Here's a look at how the opening bitcoin price has changed versus last week, month, and year:The all-time high for bitcoin was $126,198.07 on Oct. 6, 2025. The all-time low value for bitcoin was $0.04865 on July 14, 2010. EthereumThe price of ethereum this morning was 0.3% lower than Sunday's open. Here's a look at how the opening ethereum price has changed versus last week, month, and year: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.How Bitcoin worksBitcoin is a type of cryptocurrency, which is a currency that exists only in digital form and operates without government or banking oversight. By comparison, the U.S. dollar, the EU euro, the Canadian dollar, and other national currencies have paper versions and are issued by their respective governments.Bitcoin relies on a public digital ledger that validates and records transactions and verifies bitcoin ownership. This ledger is called the blockchain, and it is globally distributed — that is, decentralized — across a broad, worldwide network of servers.Decentralization is a fundamental aspect of cryptocurrencies. Decentralization facilitates peer-to-peer payments with no banking intermediary, enhanced security, and defense against manipulation attempts.Learn more: What is Bitcoin, and how does it work?How to buy Bitcoin in 2026There are several ways to buy Bitcoin. You can go through a crypto exchange, a fintech app, or a traditional brokerage that will allow you to buy into a bitcoin ETF.Before placing a trade, though, decide what you actually want: full ownership of your bitcoin and private keys — or easy price exposure inside a familiar, regulated system.Whichever avenue you take, it's important to remember that bitcoin remains a high-risk, highly volatile asset compared to many other investments. Prices can surge or drop quickly, sometimes without warning. If you're considering buying bitcoin, assume volatility is part of the deal.Learn more: Is bitcoin's price volatility an investing opportunity? Here's how to buy bitcoin.Bitcoin and ethereum price chartsWhether you're brand new to tracking the value of bitcoin and ethereum or a more seasoned crypto investor, Yahoo Finance's price-of-bitcoin chart and price-of-ethereum chart below show a visual history of how the currencies' value continues to move and evolve.64,786.18 -392.50 (-0.60%)As of 1:03:26 PM UTC. Market Open.1,904.71 -17.28 (-0.90%)As of 1:03:24 PM UTC. Market Open.More on crypto from the Yahoo Finance team: How to trade crypto: A step-by-step guideDo you need a bitcoin credit card? Can you buy crypto with a credit card? President Trump called for a strategic bitcoin reserve. How it would work. How to buy a house with cryptoYes, crypto is taxed. Here's when you have to pay. How to buy ethereum — and what to know before you doHow to buy solana: A step-by-step guideThis embedded content is not available in your region.