Current Price of Ethereum for October 19, 2026
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By Joseph Hostetler
Staff Writer, Personal Finance Commerce
October 19, 2026, 9:00 AM ET
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At 9 a.m. Eastern Time on October 19, 2026, the price of Ethereum (1 ETH) is $2,421.74. This marks a $10.50 increase from yesterday morning—and approximately a $1,562 fall compared with one year ago.
Ethereum Price Details:
- Price Today: $2,421.74
- Change from Yesterday: +0.43%
- 1 Month Ago: $2,626.05 (-7.78%)
- 1 Year Ago: $3,984.04 (-39.21%)
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What is Ethereum?
Ethereum is the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, currently valued at around $233 billion. It’s a decentralized computing platform that allows users to build and run apps without the oversight of any company or bank.
Ethereum Price History:
Ethereum’s initial coin offering (ICO) launched in 2014 for just 31 cents per share. Since then, its value has increased by over 60,000%. Over the past five years (2020-2025), Ethereum has risen by a respectable 46%, but it has also experienced significant volatility.