Bitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $76,535.95 on Friday, September 11, 2026, down 2.2% from Thursday’s opening price. As of 7:23 a.m. ET, the cryptocurrency had edged up slightly to $76,758.63.
Ethereum (ETH-USD) opened at $2,437.02 on Friday, September 11, 2026, reflecting a 1.2% decline from Thursday’s open. As of 7:23 a.m. ET, ethereum had recovered modestly to $2,453.68.
Over the past week, bitcoin prices had remained above $81,000 heading into the August jobs report, bolstered by comments from a Federal Reserve governor who suggested rates could be held steady this month. This morning, however, bitcoin opened at its weakest level in roughly two weeks — nearly 6% below where it stood a week earlier — as investors braced for critical inflation data.
The continued conflict in Iran has driven diesel prices to record highs, while Brent crude futures (BZ=F) have surged more than 16% over the past month and gained 8.43% in just the last five days.
With approximately 69.4% of analysts, per the CME Group’s FedWatch tool, anticipating a rate hike next week, crypto assets have come under pressure. Higher interest rates tend to weigh on cryptocurrencies, which offer no interest yield to investors.
Current Price of Bitcoin and Ethereum
Bitcoin
The price of bitcoin this morning, Friday, September 11, 2026, was 2.2% lower than Thursday’s opening price. Below is a look at how the opening price has shifted over the past week, month, and year:
- One week ago: -5.8%
- One month ago: +19.8%
- One year ago: -32.8%
The all-time high for bitcoin was $126,198.07 on Oct. 6, 2025. The all-time low value for bitcoin was $0.04865 on July 14, 2010.
Ethereum
The price of ethereum this morning, Friday, September 11, 2026, was 1.2% lower than Thursday’s open. Below is a look at how the opening price has shifted over the past week, month, and year:
- One week ago: -2.8%
- One month ago: +30.2%
- One year ago: -44.0%
The all-time high for ethereum was $4,953.73 on Aug. 24, 2025. The all-time low value for ethereum was $0.4209 on Oct. 21, 2015.
Can You Buy Your Next House with Crypto?
For some, a modest investment in bitcoin years ago has grown into a significant nest egg — raising the question of whether that crypto wealth can be put toward purchasing a home.
But is it possible to buy a house using cryptocurrency rather than cash or a traditional mortgage loan? What obstacles exist, and how are taxes affected?
President Trump has expressed a desire for the United States to become “the crypto capital of the world.” In line with that vision, in late June, Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director William J. Pulte directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to “prepare their businesses to count cryptocurrency as an asset for a mortgage.”
The FHFA oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-sponsored enterprises that fund a substantial portion of the mortgage industry.
Pulte stated that the housing system “needs a massive upgrade,” adding, “I want people who own cryptocurrency to be able to buy homes like everyone else. I believe cryptocurrency is an asset. I believe Americans should be able to use their crypto if they want to. It’s time the housing system caught up.”
This development could signal a fundamental shift in how cryptocurrency may be factored into mortgage qualification.
Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Charts
Whether you are new to tracking the value of bitcoin and ethereum or a more experienced crypto investor, Yahoo Finance’s bitcoin price chart and ethereum price chart below provide a visual history of how these currencies’ values continue to evolve.
