Ethereum is trading at $2,383.05 this evening, down $90.71 or 3.67% on the day, and it has done slightly worse than Bitcoin, which is down 3.25% at $81,358.97. The whole large-cap group is lower, with XRP the weakest at -4.60%. The key question overnight is whether ETH can hold above its 20-day low of $2,318.00.
Key figures
| Instrument | Last | Daily change | 20-day high | 20-day low | 20-day average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethereum (ETH/USD) | 2,383.05 | -90.71 (-3.67%) | 2,739.50 | 2,318.00 | 2,508.06 |
| Bitcoin (BTC/USD) | 81,358.97 | -2,734.45 (-3.25%) | 86,999.11 | 79,800.00 | 83,083.11 |
| Solana (SOL/USD) | 103.51 | -3.46 (-3.23%) | 122.29 | 100.43 | 109.782 |
| XRP (XRP/USD) | 1.3026 | -0.0628 (-4.60%) | 1.531 | 1.2562 | 1.3809 |
Why is Ethereum lower tonight?
Ethereum is lower because sellers took control during the session and the whole crypto group moved down together. The data we have does not point to a single cause, so it is best to read this as a broad risk-off day rather than an ETH-specific story.
The shape of the day matters. ETH reached a high of $2,482.49, which is above yesterday's close of $2,473.76, and then reversed to a low of $2,360.32. A move that starts higher and fails is often a sign that buyers were unable to defend the earlier gains.
- Day range: $2,360.32 to $2,482.49.
- Versus the 20-day average: price is $2,383.05 against an average of $2,508.06, so ETH is about $125 below its recent mean.
- Weekly picture: ETH is down 0.82% over the week, so today's fall has largely erased what had been a fairly flat few days.
How is ETH performing against Bitcoin?
ETH is underperforming Bitcoin today, but only slightly. Ethereum fell 3.67% against Bitcoin's 3.25%, a gap of roughly 0.4 percentage points.
The weekly numbers tell a similar story. ETH is down 0.82% over the week while BTC is down only 0.16%. That means Ethereum has been a little softer than Bitcoin over both timeframes, though neither gap is large.
Bitcoin's own range is worth noting for context. BTC traded between $80,939.54 and $84,377.21 today. Its 20-day low is $79,800.00, which is $1,558.97 below the current price. A break of that level would be a notable shift for the whole market, and ETH has often moved in the same direction when Bitcoin makes decisive moves.
How are Solana and XRP trading?
Solana and XRP are both lower on the day, but their weekly changes are still slightly positive. That makes today's drop look like a sharp pullback within a sideways week rather than a long slide.
Solana (SOL)
SOL is at $103.51, down 3.23%, with a day range of $103.04 to $107.50. The price is close to the bottom of that range. The 20-day low is $100.43, about $3.08 below the current price, and the 20-day average is $109.782. The weekly change is +0.04%, so SOL is essentially flat over seven days.
XRP
XRP is at $1.3026, down 4.60%, the largest fall of the four assets. It is trading right at the day low of $1.3000, after a high of $1.3698. The 20-day low is $1.2562 and the 20-day average is $1.3809. Even after today's drop, XRP is up 0.66% on the week, the best weekly showing in the group.
What ranges should crypto traders watch overnight?
The most useful ranges overnight are the day lows, which are now being tested, and the 20-day lows just below them. If prices hold above those lows, the market may stabilise. If they break, volatility could pick up.
- ETH: support zone at the day low of $2,360.32, then the 20-day low of $2,318.00. On the upside, the day high of $2,482.49 and the 20-day average of $2,508.06 are the first hurdles.
- BTC: the day low of $80,939.54, then $79,800.00. A recovery would face the day high of $84,377.21 and the 20-day average of $83,083.11.
- SOL: $103.04 is the day low, with $100.43 as the 20-day low. The 20-day average of $109.782 is the upside reference.
- XRP: $1.3000 is the day low, followed by $1.2562. Above, $1.3698 and $1.3809 mark the recovery levels.
Scenarios, not predictions: a close back above the 20-day average would suggest the selling was a short-lived dip. A daily close below the 20-day low would suggest the range is shifting lower. Weekend liquidity is typically thinner, so reactions can be sharper.
What data is due before the next US session?
Friday brings a heavy run of flash PMIs and some sentiment data, which can move the dollar and risk appetite, and crypto often reacts to both. Today's 12:30 UTC US jobless claims (forecast 200K, previous 199K) have already been released, so check the actual figure against that forecast.
- Fri 06:00 UTC, GBP Retail Sales m/m: forecast -0.1%, previous 0.5%.
- Fri 07:15 UTC, French Flash PMIs: manufacturing forecast 50.5 (previous 50.3); services forecast 50.7 (previous 51.4).
- Fri 07:30 UTC, German Flash PMIs: manufacturing forecast 53.5 (previous 53.8); services forecast 52.5 (previous 52.9).
- Fri 08:30 UTC, UK Flash PMIs: manufacturing forecast 51.8 (previous 52.0); services forecast 51.8 (previous 51.7).
- Fri 13:45 UTC, US Flash PMIs: manufacturing forecast 55.4 (previous 57.0); services forecast 57.9 (previous 58.7).
- Fri 14:00 UTC, UoM Consumer Sentiment (revised): forecast 46.3, previous 46.3. Inflation expectations previously stood at 4.7%.
The US releases at 13:45 and 14:00 UTC are the most relevant for crypto. Weaker-than-forecast readings can shift expectations for rates and the dollar, while the UoM inflation expectations figure is one to watch given the previous 4.7%. Traders who follow session timing may find our guide to the London open and New York crossover useful for planning around these releases.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Ethereum price tonight?
Ethereum is trading at $2,383.05 as of this evening, down 3.67% from yesterday's close of $2,473.76. The day range so far is $2,360.32 to $2,482.49.
Is Ethereum weaker than Bitcoin today?
Slightly. ETH is down 3.67% against 3.25% for BTC, and over the week ETH is down 0.82% while BTC is down 0.16%. The gap is modest, so both are moving broadly together.
Which crypto fell the most today?
Among the four assets covered here, XRP fell the most at 4.60%, to $1.3026. Ethereum followed at 3.67%, then Bitcoin at 3.25% and Solana at 3.23%.
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