Track the real-time price of Ethereum (ETH) in your preferred currency. Use the converter below to calculate ETH values instantly. If you’re looking to trade Ethereum, understanding the live price and market context is the essential first step.
How to Use
- Select Currency: Use the dropdown menu to choose from 28 different currencies including USD, EUR, GBP, and more.
- View Price: The current ETH price updates automatically every 60 seconds.
- Convert ETH: Enter an ETH amount to see its value in your selected currency, or enter a currency amount to see how much ETH you can get.
- 24h Change: The percentage shows how much ETH has changed in the last 24 hours.
Supported Currencies
The widget supports 28 currencies including major fiat currencies (USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CNY, etc.) and Bitcoin (BTC) for crypto-to-crypto conversion. You can also earn ETH through staking and DeFi to grow your holdings over time.
Understanding the Numbers: Key Market Stats Explained
Beyond the live price, several key metrics help you understand Ethereum’s overall value and market position. These numbers provide a broader view of its significance in the crypto economy and give you the context you need to make sense of price movements.
| Metric | Current Value (March 2026) | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | ~$235 Billion | The total market value of all circulating ETH (Price × Circulating Supply). |
| Circulating Supply | ~120.69 Million ETH | The number of ETH coins publicly available and actively circulating. |
| 24h Trading Volume | ~$15 Billion | The total value of ETH traded across all exchanges in the last 24 hours. |
| All-Time High (ATH) | $4,946.05 (Aug 24, 2025) | The highest price Ethereum has ever reached. |
| All-Time Low (ATL) | $0.433 (Oct 21, 2015) | The lowest price Ethereum has ever reached since launch. |
| Market Rank | #2 | The second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, behind Bitcoin. |
What is Market Cap?
Market Capitalization (or “market cap”) is the most common metric used to measure the size and value of a cryptocurrency. It is calculated by multiplying the current price of a single coin by its total circulating supply. A higher market cap generally indicates a more established and stable asset, though all crypto assets remain subject to significant volatility.
What is Circulating Supply?
Circulating Supply refers to the total number of coins that are actively available for trade and in use by the general public. Unlike Bitcoin, which has a hard cap of 21 million coins, Ethereum’s total supply is not fixed. However, since the implementation of EIP-1559 in 2021, a portion of every transaction fee is “burned” — permanently removed from circulation — which can make ETH a deflationary asset during periods of high network activity.
What is 24h Trading Volume?
Trading Volume represents the total value of a cryptocurrency that has been traded on exchanges over the past 24 hours. High trading volume indicates strong liquidity and market interest, meaning it is easier to buy or sell the asset at a stable price. Low volume can signal reduced interest or difficulty in executing large trades without affecting the price significantly.
What Drives the Price of Ethereum?
The price of ETH is influenced by a complex interplay of technological, economic, and social factors. While simple supply and demand is the core driver, the following elements play a significant role in shaping market sentiment and the value of Ethereum over time.
| Factor | How It Influences Price |
|---|---|
| Network Activity & Gas Fees | High demand for blockspace increases gas fees. Since EIP-1559, higher fees lead to more ETH being burned, reducing supply and potentially increasing price. |
| DeFi Ecosystem Growth | The Total Value Locked (TVL) in Ethereum’s DeFi protocols is a key indicator of demand. As more users lend, borrow, and trade within DeFi, the demand for ETH as collateral and gas increases. |
| Staking & Supply Lock-up | ETH staked on the Beacon Chain is removed from the circulating supply. Higher staking rates reduce available market supply, which can be bullish for the price. |
| Institutional Adoption | The approval of spot Ethereum ETFs by major institutions like BlackRock and Fidelity introduces significant new capital and legitimacy to the market. |
| Ethereum Upgrades | Major network upgrades like The Merge (2022), Dencun (2024), and Pectra (2025) can significantly impact scalability, security, and investor confidence. |
| Regulatory Environment | Government policies and statements from regulatory bodies like the U.S. SEC can create market uncertainty or clarity, causing sharp price movements. |
| Competition from Other L1s | The growth of alternative Layer 1 blockchains like Solana and Avalanche can draw users and developers away from Ethereum, potentially impacting its market share. |
| Macroeconomic Factors | Broader economic trends — such as inflation rates, interest rate decisions by central banks, and stock market performance — often correlate with cryptocurrency price movements. |
ETH vs. Bitcoin: Understanding the Relationship
While both are leading cryptocurrencies, Ethereum and Bitcoin have fundamental differences in their purpose, technology, and economic models. Bitcoin is primarily seen as a decentralized store of value — often called “digital gold” — whereas Ethereum is a decentralized computing platform designed for building and running applications. Understanding these differences helps explain why their prices often move independently.
| Feature | Ethereum (ETH) | Bitcoin (BTC) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Purpose | Decentralized application platform | Peer-to-peer electronic cash / Store of value |
| Supply Model | No fixed cap; can be deflationary via fee burning | Hard cap of 21 million coins |
| Consensus Mechanism | Proof-of-Stake (PoS) | Proof-of-Work (PoW) |
| Transaction Speed | ~12–15 seconds per block | ~10 minutes per block |
| Key Feature | Smart contracts and programmability | Security and immutability |
| Market Cap (March 2026) | ~$235 Billion (#2) | ~$1.3 Trillion (#1) |
The ETH/BTC Ratio Explained
The ETH/BTC ratio is a popular metric used by traders to gauge the relative strength of Ethereum against Bitcoin. When the ratio is rising, ETH is outperforming BTC. When it is falling, BTC is outperforming ETH. This ratio is often seen as an indicator of the market’s overall risk appetite: a rising ratio can suggest investors are moving into more speculative assets, while a falling ratio may indicate a flight to the relative safety of Bitcoin. Traders who want to act on this data can explore our full guide to trading Ethereum for strategies and platform comparisons.
How to Read the Ethereum Price Chart
For beginners, a price chart can look intimidating. However, by understanding a few basic concepts from technical analysis, you can start to interpret the patterns and make more informed decisions about when to buy or sell ETH.
Candlestick Charts
Each “candle” on the chart represents a specific time period — for example, one day or one hour. A green candle means the price closed higher than it opened (bullish), while a red candle means it closed lower (bearish). The thin lines extending from each candle, known as “wicks,” show the highest and lowest prices reached during that period.
Moving Averages (MA)
Moving averages smooth out price data to reveal the underlying trend, filtering out short-term noise. The most commonly watched are the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. When the shorter-term MA (50-day) crosses above the longer-term MA (200-day), it is known as a “Golden Cross” and is widely considered a bullish signal. The opposite — the 50-day crossing below the 200-day — is called a “Death Cross” and is considered bearish. For a deeper dive into using these tools in practice, see our guide to Ethereum technical analysis.
Relative Strength Index (RSI)
The RSI is a momentum indicator that measures the speed and magnitude of recent price movements. It oscillates between 0 and 100. A reading above 70 is generally considered “overbought” — meaning the asset may be due for a price correction — while a reading below 30 is considered “oversold,” suggesting the asset may be due for a rebound. The RSI is best used alongside other indicators rather than in isolation.
