Current price of Ethereum for Oct. 28, 2026 | Fortune
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By Joseph Hostetler
At 7 a.m. Eastern Time on October 28, 2026, Ethereum (1 ETH) is trading at $2,363.28. That’s a $51.75 increase from yesterday and about a $1,617 gain over the past year.
Ethereum price
- Change: +2.23%
- Price yesterday: $2,311.53
- 1 month ago: $2,673.38 (-11.59%)
- 1 year ago: $3,980.20 (-40.62%)
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What is Ethereum?
With a market capitalization of around $233 billion, Ethereum is the second-largest cryptocurrency. It’s distinct from other cryptocurrencies as it operates as a decentralized computing platform, enabling users to build and run applications without oversight from any company or bank.
Ethereum price history:
When Ethereum’s initial coin offering (ICO) launched in 2014, it cost just 31 cents per share. Since then, its value has climbed by more than 60,000%. Looking at the past five years (2020-2025), Ethereum has risen by a solid 46%. However, it has been subject to extreme volatility.