Ethereum ETH price & data
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Key takeaways · ETH at a glance
- 1 Ethereum ranks #2 by market capitalization with $261.42B in circulation, representing 10.13% of the top-100 crypto universe.
- 2 Currently trading at $2,136 with a 24-hour change of +0.87% and trading volume of $8.48B.
- 3 Technical picture: downtrend with RSI at 33.5 — lean bearish composite sentiment reading.
Key metrics for Ethereum
Support & resistance levels
Ethereum price history
Market sentiment · today
Composite of RSI, MA position vs price, MACD direction, 24h and 7d momentum. Equal-weighted, computed daily from the price pipeline. Not a recommendation.
US Market Context
- Spot ETF AUM
- ~$12B
- CME basis (front)
- +4.8% ann.
Trades on Coinbase, Kraken, Gemini, and Bitstamp US under SEC/CFTC oversight and state MSB licensing. US spot ETF flows and CME basis are the dominant institutional signals.
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Ethereum (ETH) is a cryptocurrency currently ranked #2 by market capitalization, with a current market cap of $261.42B and a 24-hour trading volume of $8.48B.
Market context · May 20, 2026
Over the past 24 hours, Ethereum has gained 0.87%, with volume of $8.48B representing a 3.24% turnover relative to outstanding market capitalization — subdued — often a sign of holder consolidation or low retail engagement. Price action shows a near-term downtrend
Performance windows
Returns over rolling time windows. Color indicates positive (green) or negative (red) movement.
All-time high & low
Technical analysis
Indicators computed from daily close prices. Refreshed with the daily pipeline. Not investment advice.
Based on price position vs 30-day and 90-day SMAs and recent close direction.
- SMA 7
- $2,170below
- SMA 30
- $2,283below
- EMA 12
- $2,203below
- EMA 26
- $2,259below
- Bollinger upper
- $2,435
- Bollinger lower
- $2,100
- Band width
- 14.77%
- Support (30d low)
- $2,077
- Resistance (30d high)
- $2,424
Technical indicators are computed from the last 200 daily candles where available. They reflect short-term momentum and trend; they are not predictive on their own and should be combined with fundamental signals (ETF flows, on-chain data, macro context).
Ethereum price predictions
These are volatility-based projections, not price predictions or investment advice. Markets are non-stationary and actual outcomes will differ substantially. See our editorial standards.
Market drivers · ETH
Auto-generated from current technical and fundamental signals. Refreshed daily. Not investment advice; treat as a structured starting point for your own research.
- ▸ 14-day RSI at 33.5 — historically a mean-reversion buy zone.
- ▸ Ranks #2 by market cap, in the top 100 most-tracked assets globally.
- ▸ Cryptocurrency remains a high-volatility asset class with regulatory uncertainty in most jurisdictions.
Ethereum forecast scenarios
Three reasoned analytical frameworks for the next 6 months. Probability weights reflect TheWeal’s current internal view based on observable signals — they are not predictions.
- ›Validator unstaking pressure
- ›Layer-2 value leakage
- ›Competing L1 share gains
- ›Steady gas demand
- ›EIP burn equilibrium
- ›Layer-2 fee compression
- ›Spot ETH ETF approval flows
- ›Layer-2 fee growth
- ›Restaking yield expansion
Scenarios are reasoned analytical frameworks, not forecasts. Probability weights are estimates from current technical trend, not statistical certainties. Combine with your own due diligence.
Tokenomics · ETH supply
Where to buy Ethereum in the US
US-licensed exchanges that list ETH/USD. Each operates under state money-transmitter or trust licenses. Fees and minimums shown are taker spot fees; check each platform for current terms before transacting.
Availability changes. Verify on each exchange’s terms page before transacting. TheWeal has no compensated relationship with these exchanges.
ETH converter
Convert between ETH, USD, EUR, and BTC at live rates from the TheWeal pipeline.
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Rates: 1 ETH = $2,136 · USD/EUR ~0.92 · refreshed daily.
Coins similar to Ethereum
Coins within ±5 positions of Ethereum in the top-100 universe by market capitalization.
Frequently asked questions · Ethereum
What is Ethereum (ETH)?
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Ethereum (ETH) is a cryptocurrency ranked #2 by market capitalization.
What is the current price of Ethereum?
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Ethereum is currently trading at $2,136 ($2,136.2000 USD). The 24-hour change is +0.87% with trading volume of $8.48B.
What is the market capitalization of Ethereum?
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Ethereum has a market cap of $261.42B, representing 10.13% of the top-100 cryptocurrency universe. It ranks #2 by capitalization.
Is Ethereum a good investment right now?
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TheWeal does not provide investment advice. Current technical indicators show Ethereum's 14-day RSI at 33.5 (neutral territory), with price tracking recent levels. Composite sentiment reads as lean bearish (score 42/100). Any allocation decision should weigh personal risk tolerance, tax treatment, and a longer horizon than 24-hour signals.
How many ETH are there in circulation?
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There are currently 122,374,666 ETH in circulation. ETH has no hard supply cap.
Where can I buy Ethereum in the US?
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US residents can buy Ethereum on regulated exchanges including Coinbase, Kraken, Gemini, and Robinhood Crypto, subject to listing availability. These venues operate under SEC, CFTC, and state money-transmitter licenses. Always verify the official contract address and prefer regulated venues.
How is the price of Ethereum determined?
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Ethereum's price is determined by supply and demand across global cryptocurrency exchanges. The TheWeal aggregated price uses volume-weighted data from multiple exchanges via Coinlore. Spot ETF flows, CME basis, and US-trading-hour liquidity on Coinbase/Kraken are the dominant institutional signals during US sessions.