Current Price of Ethereum for October 22, 2026
By Joseph Hostetler, Staff Writer, Personal Finance Commerce
As of 8 a.m. Eastern Time on October 22, 2026, the current price of Ethereum (1 ETH) is $2,400.15. This marks a $65.17 decrease from yesterday and a significant $1,407 loss over the past year.
Ethereum Price Details:
- Yesterday: $2,465.32 (-2.64%)
- 1 Month Ago: $2,754.01 (-12.84%)
- 1 Year Ago: $3,807.08 (-36.95%)
Ethereum Overview:
Ethereum, second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap at approximately $233 billion (behind Bitcoin's $1.33 trillion), is more than just digital money. It's a decentralized computing platform that enables users to build and run applications without relying on central companies or banks.
Key Applications:
- Borrowing and lending
- Investing and trading
- Decentralized apps (dApps)
Ethereum Price History:
Ethereum's value has seen incredible growth since its 2014 initial coin offering (ICO). Each token sold for around 31 cents, marking a 60,000% increase since then.
- 2020-2025: Ethereum climbed 46%.
- August 2025 Peak: Reached nearly $5,000 per ETH.
- Year-over-Year: Experienced a significant 36.95% drop.